It's cold almost everywhere in the United States. Except, perhaps, Hawaii. If that appeals to you, Pleasant Holidays (tel. 800/742-9244; www.pleasantholidays.com) has a special that can get you there in one of three ways.
The first part of the promotion involves a special fare from Los Angeles to Oahu, priced from $299 for three nights of accommodations at either the Castle Maile Sky Court, Queen Kapiolani Hotel, or Castle Ocean Resort -- all three are high-rise properties within walking distance of the beach. You can of course upgrade to different types of hotels, such as the JW Marriott Ihlani Resort and Spa, from $425 or the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa from $555 for an ocean view room. Secondly, if you are departing from San Francisco or Los Angeles your companion can save up to 50 per cent off airfare. If you are flying from any other city, you can be eligible to get a free economy car rental. This promo is based on five nights' stay from $565 for travel through May 31 in Oahu but other islands are part of this, too -- Maui from $745, Kauai from $705, Hawaii's Big Island from $695. Finally, you can opt to take a leisurely approach with the fly-drive special. Priced from $239, it includes a three-day car rental and airfare from Los Angeles to Oahu -- departures from San Francisco are priced from $299. This particular special is valid for travel through February 25 from Los Angeles and through March 28 through San Francisco.
All of these are based on availability, and include fuel surcharges where applicable. Airline fees and taxes are not included.
