Classic Custom Vacations Go to Hawaii -- Get More Than Ever Before!

News Editors/Travel Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2002

Classic Hawaii Has it All: Everything from Free Nights, Two Rooms

for Almost the Price of One to a Free Rental Car is Available

Classic Hawaii and more than 30 Hawaii hotels have gathered all the best specials, added a free Hertz rental economy rental car and a 2002 Dining with Classic Hawaii guide to offer great prices on fabulous Hawaii vacations.

"This year, Classic Hawaii is making it easy for vacationers to find the best deal and to book the kind of vacation they are dreaming about," said Ron Letterman, president of Classic Custom Vacations.

Classic is pulling out all the stops to make this the best sale of the year. Classic Hawaii is offering a vast array of vacations for everyone. Some examples are:

-- A Big Island Adventure for the Kids! Bring the kids along to the Outrigger
Waikoloa Beach and the adjoining room is half off. Kids 5-13 will receive an
Island Explorer kit, full of fun beach essentials. Seven nights in two
ocean-view rooms with a free economy rental car is only $3,405 for a family of
four.

-- In the Mood for Love? Indulge in a romantic getaway at the Sheraton Waikiki,
including a chilled bottle of champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries, a
catamaran sail for two, a room upgrade based on availability and a romantic
Hano Hano dinner for two. Seven nights in an oceanfront room, including a free
rental car with free parking is only $1,262 per person.

-- Fore More Than Ever Before! Golf lovers will enjoy unlimited golf at the
Kapalua Bay Hotel at the Plantation, Bay and Village courses. Seven nights in a
partial ocean-view room with a free rental car is only $1,829 per person.

-- Make New Friends -- With a Dolphin! The Kahala Mandarin Oriental offers an
unforgettable experience including two 30-minute dolphin interactions each for
two, and two picture mementos. Six nights in ridge-view accommodations with a
free rental car and Oahu driving guide is only $1,371 per person.

-- Enjoy the Best for Less! Stay an extra night free at the Manele Bay Hotel on
Lanai. When guests stay four nights they receive an extra night free, plus
complimentary breakfast for two every day. Five nights in garden accommodations
are only $875 per person.

-- ASTONishly Great Deal! The Mahana at Kaanapali gives two nights free when
you book eight. In addition, guests will receive an ASTONishing Deal's Booklet,
a buy-one-get-one-free luau, and a free economy rental car for 7 days of their
stay. Eight nights in an Oceanfront studio are only $900 per person.

Classic Hawaii guarantees that no component of a Classic Hawaii vacation will be more expensive than if the identical component is booked directly with the airline, hotel or car rental company. Plus, only Classic Hawaii provides great value added exclusives like Dining with Classic Hawaii, a guide to the most popular restaurants on the Islands; express Hertz rental car pick-up; express hotel check-in; a certificate for a Classic Hawaii special edition Aloha shirt or blouse from Hilo Hattie, The Store of Hawaii, with a minimum purchase; and the Classic Hawaii Tours and Activities Desk.

To receive more information, travelers should contact their travel agent or visit www.classicvacations.com to locate a Classic Custom Vacations' preferred travel agency near them.

Classic Custom Vacations, a wholly owned subsidiary of Expedia, Inc., is the premier provider of individual, customized vacations to Hawaii, Mexico, Europe, the Caribbean and North America. Classic Custom Vacation has been in business since 1978 and sells vacations through travel agents at the same cost or less than pre-packaged wholesalers.