Escape to the award-winning Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa for $279 per night, Nov. 1 - Dec. 23. These rooms feature lush garden views and are 45% off regular rates. Other room types, including those with upgraded 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.

Stays now through October are also available for $20 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: Sept. 11-14, 19; Oct. 8-10. Higher rates may be available.