A swath of blue colors the night sky, as light peeks above the horizon in the early morning hours of dawn. Sitting on the beach with my toes in the sand, I’m watching the sunrise from the Windward Side of Oahu at Bellows Field Beach Park, where we had camped for the night. Approximately 30 […]
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Planning a trip to Oʻahu this winter and thinking of staying in a vacation rental and not a hotel? There’s a new law going into effect Oct. 23 that will increase the minimum stay at a short-term rental—think Airbnb or Vrbo—in a non-resort area from 30 to 90 days. The controversial bill was passed by
Known for its volcanoes and black-sand beaches, the largest of the Hawaiian Islands is also a great place to get away and experience true opulence. Surround yourself in tropical beauty while you soak up the sun from the comfort of one of these luxury hotels—your picks in our 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Hilton Waikoloa
Waking up in a fluffy cloud-like bed to the sun slowly warming Maui’s west side, there’s a rare sense of stillness and peace. The Pacific Ocean is glassy and smooth. The sun is gradually rising. Kāʻanapali Beach is slowly beginning to stir. Sitting on the golden sands of Kāʻanapali Beach, The Westin Maui Resort &
With its golden beaches, turquoise waters and exciting surf culture, the world fell in love with Waikīkī in the 1960s. Even Elvis Presley was enthralled, filming three movies in the Islands during the decade. It was during this time that Hawaiʻi became a romanticized getaway with postcards sent from paradise. In recent years, an emerging
While Maui has a nearly endless amount of incredible accommodations to stay at—the Kāʻanapali Coastline is literally filled with 5-star resorts—the island also is home to some of the more unique stays in the Islands. From glamping to Henry Baldwin’s old home to an adults-only escape in South Maui, here are a few to keep
Don’t get us wrong, your every day, swanky hotel room is not a bad place to spend your vacay. But if you wanted to try something new—or just like the idea of staying in an accommodation that’s outside the norm—and have a trip planned to the Garden Isle, we’ve got three on Kauaʻi you should
