Nestled amongst the quaint neighborhoods and farms that take up much of Maui’s upcountry town of Haʻikū—Pāʻia’s less busy, more homey counterpart—is one of Maui’s most luxurious short-term rentals. Perched at the top of a long driveway, this hale (house) on the hill is steeped in history and sits regally on a 20-acre lot, which […]
Halepuna Waikīkī by Halekūlani had only been open a few months before the world changed and locked down. It had just undergone a whole year of transformation from its former self, the Waikiki Parc Hotel, and throughout 2020, went through another round of upgrades to accommodate post-pandemic rules and travelers. Since so few visitors have
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since the publishing of our 2021 Readers’ Choice list, Kealakekua Bay Bed & Breakfast and Waipi‘o Rim Bed and Breakfast have closed their doors permanently. The familial comforts of a proper bed and breakfast—or inn—are hard to beat. Instead of feeling like you’re on vacation—a vibe that hotels and resorts are perfect
With its golden-sand beaches, farm tours, hiking trails and a world-class aquarium, Maui is a great place for the entire family. There are even resorts that cater to kid travelers, with keiki menus, cultural activities and pools they’ll never want to leave. Here are the Top 5 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families on Maui
When deciding what hotel or resort to stay at on your Hawaiʻi vacation, or even a staycation for locals, the bougie-ness of the pool is a factor of the utmost importance. Because, as we all know, lounging poolside is a necessary activity when on vacation. Deciding which pool on Oʻahu is the best, however, is
Guess who’s getting a multimillion-dollar makeover? The already luxurious Four Seasons Resort Hualālai on Hawaiʻi Island. The redesign—helmed by San Francisco-based design firm BAMO and BrightView Design Group, which did the landscape architecture, design and construction—comes as the property celebrates its 24th anniversary, and is the most significant renovation the resort has undergone since its
For years, on my birthday, I would book a room in the historic wing of the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa in Waikīkī. It was my splurge—a quiet night in the original hotel built in 1901, decades before Hawaiʻi, then a U.S. territory, became a state. That year, then-President William McKinley was assassinated
The Outrigger Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort is slated to reopen in late April 2021—after closing in early March 2020 due to COVID-19—with a slew of new amenities and renovations. The resort, known for its idyllic location on the sands of Waikīkī Beach, has converted a five-story oceanfront building—now known as the Diamond Head Tower—into 23
For the second year in a row, the Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi, located at Manele Bay, earned the No. 1 top ranking on both the 2021 Best Hotels in the USA and Best Resorts in the USA lists published by U.S. News & World Report. (See the full report here.) The annual Best Hotels rankings evaluated more than 30,000
With Hawaiʻi welcoming back its visitor ʻohana on Oct. 15—when the state’s new pre-travel COVID-19 testing program goes into effect—many of our Islands’ hotels, resorts and BnBs are planning their reopening strategies starting this week. While some are reopening on Oct. 15, others have decided to stay closed until later in the holiday season. And still others still
As the state began its first shutdown due to COVID-19 and the daily visitor count reached historic lows, most hotels across Hawaiʻi entered a long hibernation. But some only closed temporarily. A prime example: The Kāhala Hotel & Resort, which shut its doors for only one month during the pandemic. That’s how long it took
Hawai‘i is a vacationer’s paradise. Beautiful rooms and top-notch service are the cherry on top of Hawai‘i’s breathtaking views, perfect weather and idyllic beaches. Planning the perfect Hawaiian vacation should be exciting, not stressful. On the pages ahead, we’ll show you some of Hawai‘i’s best properties so you know you’re getting the most of your
