Travel Deal of the Day (Dec. 5, 2006)

Want to go to Hawaii? Can you go before December 25? Well, if you can get up and go to Hawaii over the next few weeks, Starwood has a great deal for you.

The Deal:
Save 50% off of Starwood hotels in Hawaii for up to 4 nights through the evening of December 25, 2006.

How:
1) Go to: http://hawaii-exclusive.destinations.starwoodhotels.com/uareward/

2) Select the Hawaii hotel that meets your needs and click the appropriate link.

3) If available, book a Hawaii hotel for 50% off.

4) Click on the “Click here to get your certificate” link to get a 50% off certificate emailed to you to bring to the hotel at check-in.

5) Present the certificate at check-in.

The Inside Scoop:
1) This deal is meant for United Mileage Plus members, so you will be asked to enter a United Mileage Plus number when you request your certificate. If you do not have a United Mileage Plus number, you can sign up for one at:

https://www.ua2go.com/ci/JoinMileagePlus.jsp?jumpLink=%2Fjoinmp

2) The rates that you get with this deal are extraordinary, especially for the days closest to Christmas. Many of the hotels in Hawaii are offering only their “rack” (highest) rates during this high demand time, but this discount gives you 50% off that rack rate.