We wade into the new Serenity Pool at Four Seasons Resort Maui

posted by: John Heckathorn on Thu Oct 29, 2009 at 10:39 AM What’s it like to lounge around the new $9 million Serenity Pool at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea? We take you there.  More

Aston Hotels offering room deals at 25 Hawaii properties for 2010 stays

posted by: Chris Bailey on Tue Oct 27, 2009 at 10:01 AM Aston Hotels is offering discounted rates at 25 of their properties on four Islands, for travel throughout 2010. But don’t delay—rooms must be booked by this Saturday, Oct. 31 to get the rates.  More

Five Questions with South Pacific’s Mitzi Gaynor on Kauai

posted by: John Heckathorn on Sun Oct 04, 2009 at 07:45 PM Mitzi Gaynor was back on Kauai, for the first time since filming South Pacific there in 1958. Now at 78, Gaynor is still glamorous, vivacious—and whole a lot of fun to talk to. We talked about Kauai, South Pacific--and the Beatles.  More

St. Regis Princeville reopens on Kauai

posted by: John Heckathorn on Sun Oct 04, 2009 at 05:23 PM After a year and $100 million renovation, Kauai’s luxury Princeville Resort has reopened, now branded as a St. Regis. HAWAII Magazine was there for the festivities, including an appearance by South Pacific's Mitzi Gaynor.  More

Looking for year-end Hawaii vacation deals? We've got some!

posted by: Derek Paiva on Fri Oct 02, 2009 at 10:47 AM There are Hawaii travel bargains galore these days. You'll find dozens of constantly updated hotel+air packages and hotel-only specials on HawaiiMagazine.com's new Hot Deals page. Here are a few of this week's best.  More

Big Island of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Beach Hotel offering $500 resort credit

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Sep 21, 2009 at 12:19 AM The newly renovated South Kohala Coast resort is offering guests staying at least three nights a $500 resort credit good for golf, spa treatments or dining. And it’s not the only luxe resort on the coast offering such perks.  More

Maui Prince Hotel to remain open under new management

posted by: Derek Paiva on Wed Sep 09, 2009 at 12:23 AM A Texas-based management company will take over the operating contract for the hotel and golf course at Makena Resort on Sept. 17, saving both from closure, at least for the near future.   More

Bali Hai calls again! Mitzi Gaynor Kauai bound for South Pacific celebration

posted by: Derek Paiva on Fri Sep 04, 2009 at 12:51 PM The actress who famously played Ensign Nellie Forbush in the classic, filmed-in-Hawaii 1958 film version of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific will return to Kauai in October to help celebrate the movie musical’s anniversary.  More

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