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

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

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

New Disney Hawaii resort underway. What it will look like.

posted by: John Heckathorn on Sat Aug 01, 2009 at 08:39 AM Four massive cranes now tower over the 21-acre site of the new Disney Vacation Club Resort Hawaii. Construction’s on schedule for the 2011 opening. What will the finished West Oahu resort look like? Check out these preliminary artists’ renderings.  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

Waikiki’s Ilikai Hotel reopens today with discounted room rates

posted by: Chris Bailey on Fri Jul 24, 2009 at 03:04 PM Waikiki's iconic Ilikai hotel has gone through volatile times this month—closing, restructuring staff and announcing it would be reopening again. The Ilikai reopens to guests today, with some discounted room rates.  More

Is Donald Trump's name still on Waikiki's nearly done Trump Hotel?

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Jul 20, 2009 at 01:36 PM What’s in a name? A lot, for condo buyers in the nearly-completed Trump International Hotel Waikiki. They've filed a lawsuit to determine whether or not the multimillion dollar Hawaii development will bear real estate mogul Donald Trump's name, and whether they were misled about his stake in the project.  More

Happy Talk Lounge reopens in Hanalei

posted by: Kalei Talwar on Wed Jul 15, 2009 at 10:05 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Nolan Pahud wrote to ask us about the renovation status of two of his favorite eateries in Hanalei Bay, Kauai—the Happy Talk Lounge and Bali Hai Restaurant. You ask. We answer.  More

Waikiki’s iconic Ilikai shutting down hotel operations

posted by: Derek Paiva on Tue Jul 07, 2009 at 07:41 PM The New York-based owners of the financially-troubled Ilikai are shutting down hotel operations at the landmark Waikiki property this week. Here's why the Ilikai is closing, and where to call if you have reservations.  More