With pristine beaches, towering waterfalls and lush rainforests, Hawaiʻi is paradise on Earth. When the Aloha State rolled out its welcome mat to visitors after months of lockdown, the 19 Hilton properties on Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi and Hawai‘i Island were ready with new protocols. Hilton’s top priority is its guests’ safety, which is why the hotel chain rolled out […]
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino Setting up its first bikes in Waikīkī in 2017, Biki, a nonprofit bike sharing organization, has grown at an extraordinary rate, and its iconic aqua-blue bikes can now be seen throughout Honolulu. Riding with Biki means you won’t have to deal with walking in the hot Hawaiian sun, or driving a
The Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo. Photo: Courtesy of Grand Naniloa If you’re staying at the Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo, the tour operator will pick you up there in one of its shuttles. Your first stop on the tour, which will be led by a Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Service and Wilderness First Aid certified guide,
The cute wedding chapel at the Grand Wailea. Photo: Courtesy Hilton Hawaii 3. Find Ways to Save The perfect Maui wedding doesn’t have to break the bank. Just like planning a vacation, there are plenty of small cost-cutting maneuvers you can implement to make sure your wallet is as happy as you are on that
A view of one of the three sheltered manmade lagoons at Ko Olina. Photo: Getty Images If you’re looking for a real aquatic experience, the four lagoons fronting the Ko Olina Resort provide families with a relaxing beach experience. The man-made breakwaters surrounding the lagoons keep the water tranquil and safe—you won’t find any rip
The Polaris Slingshot gives you a fantastic open-air view. Photo: David Croxford Both rental locations require helmets for drivers and passengers; they need to be worn at all times. The friendly shop workers will provide a quick lesson on how to adjust mirrors, where the seat belts are and how to access the roomy behind-the-seat
Looking for the perfect place to get brunch with the baes? M.A.C. 24/7, located in the Hilton Waikiki Beach, serves brekkie all day long. The menu offers a variety of classic dishes, from traditional Bennies to buttermilk pancakes. Or try something different: a lobster mac ’n’ cheese Benedict topped with a Sriracha hollandaise sauce ($19),
The view from a suite on the 37th floor of Hilton Waikiki Beach. Photo: Courtesy Hilton Hawaii When you’re looking for accommodations in Waikiki, an easy rule of thumb is this: The higher, the better. Why? Because the blues of the Pacific Ocean and the golden sands of Waikiki’s beaches look better from above. And
Photo: Courtesy Sunset Ranch Hawaii Located high on the slopes of Pupukea, this 30-acre North Shore gem offers couples an expansive green space for small to large weddings, as well as a bird’s-eye view of Oahu’s picturesque northern coastline. The private estate, which boasts six different venues, also houses a botanical garden, horse ranch and
A bedroom in one of the Hilton Garden Inn’s beach cottages. Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay Nothing says luxury like living out of a suite, and the suite options at the Hilton Garden Inn on Kauai—the one-bedroom ocean view suite and the junior suite with an ocean view and sofa bed—are worth every penny. These
A work by Fernando Botero. With so much to see, it’s easy to get lost in the grandiose halls of the Grand Wailea. But there are numerous pieces that art aficionados won’t want to miss, such as the dripping mermaid statue in the pool surrounding the lobby bar sculpted by Jan Gordon Fisher, who created
Hawaii Island, commonly referred to as the Big Island, is a pretty unique place, even compared to the rest of the Hawaiian Islands. And there are some key features of the Big Island, some obvious, others not so much, that may catch visitors and even locals off-guard. So if you’re headed to Hawaii’s youngest and
