For more than 40 years, Waimea Plantation Cottages has offered guests an authentic Hawaiʻi experience. Nestled on 43 acres of tropical beauty, the resort features 59 one- to five-bedroom cottages, originally built between the 1880s and 1930s. These historic homes are spread across lush green lawns and surrounded by tropical trees and plants, giving guests […]
Valentine’s Day will be quickly approaching. So, don’t wait to start planning. If you’re looking to create an unforgettable Valentine’s Day, consider coordinating a trip instead of a typical dinner date. Fortunately, there’s hardly a better time for a Valentine’s Day getaway since this year Feb. 14 falls on a Friday. Plus, the following Monday
Do you remember a family vacation when all the kids, parents, cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents squeezed around a table that seemed way too small—but nobody cared? Or the raucous family barbecue after a long beach day, when you got sand all over the floor but everyone was having the best time? Do you recall
Set in a picturesque cove along the Kauaʻi coastline, Timbers Kauaʻi Ocean Club & Residences is the centerpiece of an expansive 450-acre property. With exceptional amenities such as two- to four-bedroom residences, the island’s only Jack Nicklaus signature 18-hole golf course and oceanfront fine dining at Hualani’s—featuring fresh produce from an on-site 16.5-acre organic farm—the
It’s no secret: Getting to Hawaiʻi isn’t cheap. Airfare—especially in the summer—is expensive, and then you need a hotel room and (we suggest) rental car. It adds up! So finding a hotel that fits your budget—but still offering all the must-have amenities (and beautiful views, too) helps. Here are the Top 5 value hotels on
After a morning spent hiking in Kōke‘e State Park, I feel rejuvenated leisurely swimming from one end of a 30-foot saltwater pool to the other. Just 10 minutes pass at the infinity pool at our hidden Kauaʻi getaway, but that’s more than enough time to know that we’re scratching our dinner reservation. My friend and
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay merges luxury accommodation with a mission focused on sustainability and supporting its surrounding community. The resort is located on the cliffs of Hanalei Bay, where the St. Regis Princeville Resort once stood. Utilizing every bit of the beauty of Kauaʻi’s northern shoreline, the hotel puts nature on full display. Vines grow
The highly awarded Koʻa Kea Resort on Poʻipū Beach — Kaua‘i’s closest resort to the waterfront — debuted a refreshed look this summer following a $5 million renovation. Renowned for its intimate setting that inspires romance, the property continues to elevate the guest experience with thoughtful design touches, paying homage to the island’s lush landscape and
There is a special feeling you get at Waimea Plantation Cottages. Perhaps it is because these vintage plantation homes were once lived in and loved by people who helped shape the Garden Isle. Or perhaps it’s the overwhelming quiet only interrupted by the rhythmic sound of ocean waves like a heartbeat connecting us to the
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
Since visitors began arriving in Hawaiʻi, the Islands have become a place for couples to getaway. From honeymooners to elopers, parents on a trip without the kid and couples on a special visit where the question may be asked, love is in the air in Hawaiʻi. And the Garden Isle, Kauaʻi, is no slouch in the
