$599—Hawaii w/flights & 4-star hotel

Update (Monday, May 4, at 11:30 a.m. PT): Due to an increase in airfare, San Francisco trips start at $699; San Diego and Sacramento start at $799, and Chicago starts at $949.

Waikiki is an easy way to do a classic Hawaiian vacation. With 3 nights at an oceanfront Hyatt resort, you'll have time to relax and explore. Drift away under a palm tree on the golden-sand beach. Embrace local culture and history by attending a luau, visiting Pearl Harbor or hiking Diamond Head—an iconic volcano cone overlooking the island and Pacific Ocean. 

What's included:

• Roundtrip airfare to Honolulu on a full-service airline
• 3 nights at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa 
• All taxes and waived resort fees
  • Resort fee covers Wi-Fi, poolside treats, on-site cultural activities, sunrise yoga and more

When to go: Travel in August–September (varies by city). June and other summer trips start from +$200. 

Per-person pricing:

• $599 … Los Angeles 
• $649 … Oakland, San Diego (now $799), San Francisco (now $649)
  
• $699 … Denver, Las Vegas, Sacramento (now $799)
• $749 … Portland, Seattle
• $799 … Chicago (now $949), Dallas,  Phoenix, Salt Lake City
• $949 … Columbus
• $1199 for 5 nights … New York (JFK)

Customize your stay: Upgrade to an oceanview room. You can also extend your stay up to 8 nights.

About the resort: Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa is located on Kalakaua Avenue directly across from Waikiki Beach. Each room's private balcony in this high-rise hotel offers breathtaking views of the city or beach. Relax at the pool with Pacific Ocean views or book a treatment at Na Ho'ola Spa. 

Additional itineraries: Want to see two Hawaiian islands? Add 3 nights in Waikoloa on the Big Island.