-- Take advantage of Reduced hotel rates and up to $250 in savings with United Vacations' Islands of Aloha promotion. Discounts are based on cost of package: For example, save $50 on vacations costing $1,600-$2,599, $100 on $2,600-$3,699, $200 on $3,700-$4,999 and $250 on trips of $5,000 or more. Deal applies to Oahu, the Big Island, Maui and Kauai. For instance, a five-night package with round-trip air from Washington Dulles, a room at the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club (including free fifth night and a category upgrade), daily breakfasts for two and all taxes starts at $1,664 per person double, after the discount. Travel Sept. 16-Dec. 17, with Wednesday or Thursday departures. On the Big Island, prices start at $1,214 for a garden- or mountain-view room at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa (rates usually from $199); travel Sept. 24-Dec. 10. Book all packages by Sept. 15; use code HAWAIISALE. By comparison, flights to Kauai start at about $730,


