Escape to the award-winning Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa and save 45% on peak season rates. For $275 per night, stay Nov. 8 - Dec. 23 in a room with lush garden views. Other room types, including those with ocean views, are also discounted.

This year the resort was named to Travel + Leisure's 500 World's Best Hotels list and Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List.

The resort completed a multimillion-dollar revamp of all guest rooms in 2011. While on property, plunge into a freshwater pool via a 150-foot slide, float around lazy rivers or meander down a saltwater lagoon in a kayak. This deal also includes a 2-for-1 buffet breakfast daily.

Stays Jan. 4-27 or March-April are also available for $50 more per night.

Note: An additional $25 daily resort fee covers use of the fitness center, tennis courts, parking lot and Internet access.

Not available on: Jan. 18-22; March 23-26; April 21-23. Higher rates may be available.