* Starting August 23, you can get an outstanding room and car packaged deal at the Sheraton Kauai for a rate of $179 per night. The Sheraton Kauai is situated on Kauai’s sunny Poipu beach which is a great area to stay in Kauai to avoid rain. I found this deal through TravelZoo and Expedia. For comparison, Travelocity’s lowest rate was $199 without the rental car. This deal is good for stays August 23 through December 26, 2009.

* The Mighty Mo battleship will be moving to dry dock for up to three months in September. The historic battleship will undergo some maintenance and repair work per the Star Bulletin.