Maui Prince Hotel management plans resort shutdown Sept. 16

posted by: Derek Paiva on Mon Aug 31, 2009 at 10:33 PM The Maui Prince Hotel's management company announced this evening that it is terminating its contract to run the 23-year-old West Maui resort and its Makena North golf course. UPDATED: 9/1  More

Big Island of Hawaii's Mauna Lani Bay Hotel closing for renovations

posted by: Chris Bailey on Tue Aug 25, 2009 at 01:25 AM The South Kohala Coast's Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows will temporarily shut down on Sept. 1 for two months of "small renovations" on its guest rooms and public spaces.  More

We visit Kauai’s newest resort, Koa Kea on Poipu Beach

posted by: John Heckathorn on Mon Aug 24, 2009 at 10:51 AM We make a first-hand visit to Kauai’s new Koa Kea Resort, which is an old favorite—the Poipu Beach Hotel—rebuilt and luxurious, without losing its old-time touch.   More

Starwood deal discounts fall season room rates at 10 Hawaii resorts

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Aug 17, 2009 at 01:44 PM Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ “Value in Paradise” promotion lowers room rates at 10 properties statewide—including the luxe, iconic Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. There’s a discounted rate and property for every type of Hawaii traveler.   More

Kauai north shore deal! Castle at Princeville hotel rooms from $125 a night

posted by: Chris Bailey on Fri Aug 14, 2009 at 03:58 PM The Castle at Princeville has long been a peaceful, affordable lodging getaway on the north shore of Kauai. Now, some welcome news. Deals on its condominium suites as the summer travel season winds down.  More

Newest resort on Maui’s Kaanapali Beach offering half-off room deal for fall

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Aug 11, 2009 at 11:14 PM A fall vacation deal from Honua Kai Resort & Spa, the newest lodging property in Maui's Kaanapali Beach Resort, is touting kitchen-equipped suites as low as $200 a night through December.  More

At last...a great place to stay in Paia, Maui

posted by: John Heckathorn on Fri Aug 07, 2009 at 10:33 AM Paia is Maui’s greatest little beach town—and now it has a place to stay that captures its relaxed, New Age, stylish tone, the new Paia Inn.  More

Four Seasons Hualalai on Hawaii's Big Island offering $1,000 resort credit

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Aug 04, 2009 at 12:15 AM What’s the first smart move in a down economy for a luxe Big Island of Hawaii resort after completing $40 million in renovations? Enticing folks into experiencing the results with a $1,000 resort credit.  More

Ilikai hotel offering "Hawaii Five-O"/Hawaii Statehood $50 rate special

posted by: Chris Bailey on Thu Jul 30, 2009 at 10:35 AM Waikiki’s Ilikai hotel reopened last Friday with new management and discounted room rates. How could things get better? How about paying $50 for the first night of your stay?  More

VIDEO: How "Hawaii Five-O" made the Ilikai Hotel an icon.

posted by: John Heckathorn on Mon Jul 27, 2009 at 03:20 PM The Ilikai Hotel in Waikiki has been generating drama of late all on its own. But it has a fascinating history, including its cameo appearance in the opening sequence of "Hawaii Five-O." Haven’t seen the groovy opening in a while? It’s here, with some Ilikai-"Five-O" history.  More