Here’s a couple of vacation news items to share on this Aloha Friday:

* Hate paying for parking in Waikiki? Me, too! Aqua Hotels and Resorts is offering free parking for the rest of 2009 and 2010 for 10 of their Waikiki resorts. To get this offer, you must book today. See this link for details.

* Enter the Dream Green Giveaway for a chance to win a vacation for two at Waikiki Beach. The vacation package includes four nights at the Pacific Beach Hotel plus $350 credit with Hertz to reserve specific models of environmental-friendly vehicles.