Escape to the award-winning Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa for $309 per night, Aug. 18 - Nov. 30. These rooms feature lush garden views and are nearly 40% off regular rates. Other room types including 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.

A multimillion-dollar revamp of all guest rooms was finished 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 Aug. 17 are also reduced to $359 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: Aug. 30; Sept. 11-14, 19-20. Higher rates may be available.