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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GREAT FALL RATES FOR HAWAII TRAVEL - Accommodations in Hawaii starting at $75; from August 18 to December 21

August 7, 2008

Honolulu, Hawaii – Airfare may be higher, but a trip to Hawaii is still affordable with Castle Resorts & Hotels’ WonderFALL Savings from August 18 to December 21.  With participating properties ranging from condos to hotels on Oahu, Kauai, Big Island and Maui, these rates are a hidden treasure, offering discounts from 20% - 56% off standard rack rates.

“Hawaii is an island state dependent on air travel,” said William Koo, chief marketing strategist at Castle Resorts & Hotels.  “Castle Resorts & Hotels is pleased to offer WonderFALL Savings discounts on our accommodations to help offset airfare increases so our guests can splurge on Hawaii experiences and activities.  Visiting Hawaii is about living the destination.” 

OAHU
Castle offers the best deals in Waikiki.  With conveniently-located hotels, guests find options near the famous Waikiki Beach, Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium or the exciting newly-revitalized shopping district.

• Maile Sky Court:  Hotel room with city view, starting at $75 per night
• Queen Kapiolani Hotel:  Hotel room with Diamond Head view, starting at $79 per night
• Hokele Suites Waikiki:  Studio with kitchen, starting at $89 per night
• Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki:  Studio with city view, starting at $95 per night
• Waikiki Shore: A studio with a deluxe ocean view, starting at $190 per night

KAUAI
Castle Resorts & Hotels on Kauai offers all oceanfront condo resort properties, with all the comforts of home and spacious living.  Guests can also save money on baggage fees by packing lighter and taking advantage of the condo’s in-room washer/dryer.  Travel with friends and enjoy separate bedrooms while splitting the cost of a room.

• Kaha Lani Resort:  One-bedroom ocean view condo, starting at $118 per night
• Kiahuna Plantation & The Beach Bungalows: One-bedroom garden view condo, starting at $178 per night
• Poipu Shores:  Two-bedroom ocean front condo, starting at $249 per night 
• Lae Nani Resort: Two-bedroom ocean view condo, starting at $256 per night
• Makahuena at Poipu:  Three-bedroom garden view condo, starting at $280 per night

BIG ISLAND
Castle is everywhere you want to be on the Big Island with conveniently-located condo and hotel options in Hilo and Kona.  Visit the Kohala Coast, drive up to Mauna Kea, or visit the Volcanoes National Park.

• Hilo Hawaiian Hotel:  Standard hotel room categories, starting at $98 per night
• Kona Reef: One-bedroom ocean view condo, starting at $149 per night
• Kona Bali Kai:  One-bedroom mountain side condo starting at $165 per night

MAUI
One of Kihei’s best values, set amid tropical gardens, waterfalls and ponds, across from a scenic, swimming beach park.  Shopping and several popular restaurants are nearby.

• Kamaole Sands:  One bedroom, two bath limited view condo, starting at $119 per night (washer/dryer)

Castle Resorts & Hotels has 18 Hawaii properties and a variety of accommodations types – hotels and condo resorts – to accommodate any need. WonderFALL rates are subject to availability.  Certain restrictions and blackout dates may apply.  For more information or to book reservations, visit www.CastleResorts.com or call toll free at 1-800-367-5004.

Castle Resorts & Hotels was founded in 1994 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Castle Group, Inc.  Castle manages a broad portfolio of resort accommodations ranging from hotel guest rooms to spacious resort condominium suites and villas in the Hawaiian Islands on Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Kauai and Hawaii; in Thailand on Phuket; in Micronesia on Guam and Saipan; and in New Zealand on the North Island.  For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-367-5004 or visit www.CastleResorts.com.  The Castle Group does not assume any obligation to update the information contained in this press release.

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