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 […]
Names often have significant meaning in Hawaiʻi, given in remembrance of events, ancestors geographical features and moʻolelo (stories). This practice of providing a thoughtful name also extends beyond people to many local businesses and even popular hotels. The story behind the Waikiki Malia is one of tradition and transformation. Waikiki Malia Hotel was once known
Imagine walking or cycling miles to a beach, then spending all day under the hot sun, in the sand, picking tiny little shells. This is the life for a small population of Native Hawaiian residents on the private island of Ni‘ihau where the fine folk art of making shell leis developed so many hundreds of
Kauaʻi’s East Side is known as the Royal Coconut Coast for the groves of coconut palms that grace the coastline. Visitors like its central location; it’s only 15 minutes from Līhuʻe and an hour from Kaua‘i’s North Shore or the west side. This is the most populated district on the island, with about 16,000 of
Looking for a unique way to spend an evening this fall? The Kahala Hotel & Resort is hosting a few special events you won’t find anywhere else. Like a curated dinner featuring renowned Scotch whiskies or a hands-on workshop making crystal bracelets with a glass of bubbles. Visit The Kahala Hotel & Resort for updated
Traveling families want four things in a hotel: spacious accommodations, kid-friendly activities, convenient location and affordable prices, One block from Waikiki Beach and a short walk to the 200-acre Kapiʻolani Park, Waikiki Malia checks off all those boxes. For starters, the hotel boasts many adjoining rooms, giving familes ample space to spread out—and privacy, too,
Summer is here, and cold coffee season is upon us! When it comes to chilled coffee drinks, there are two main options: iced coffee and cold brew. What’s the difference? Our Kauaʻi Coffee Co. experts will explore this and share some delicious Kauaʻi coffee recipes. The Difference Simply put, iced coffee is brewed hot and
It’s not easy to drive around Oʻahu and see all of its top visitor attractions in one day, and honestly, it would probably cost you $20 in gas—so Ultimate Circle Island Tours’ discounted promo deal of $65 (normally a $105 experience) for a nine-hour round island tour of Oʻahu is quite a steal. Started during
A chic sign welcomes me into the relaxed lobby of Waikiki Malia and I take a moment to appreciate my new surroundings—it’s an oasis away from the busy Waikīkī streets outside. This hotel mixes luxury with affordability, offering visitors or staycationing residents a new place to stay that places its guests in the heart of
Kauaʻi Coffee Co. is no ordinary Hawaiʻi coffee farm. At over 3,000 acres in size and home to 4 million coffee trees, the locally owned and operated coffee farm continues to wow visitors and locals with its delicious-tasting coffee and engaging visitor experiences. It’s no wonder that Kauaʻi Coffee Company has taken home top honors
Sometimes the best vacations are the ones where you don’t have to leave the resort. That’s easily done at The Kahala Hotel & Resort on Oʻahu. Tucked away in an upscale neighborhood just 5 miles east of Waikīkī, the resort, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, is truly an escape. Private and secluded—yet only
Sun-kissed beaches, beach-y boutiques, food trucks and farm stands on the side of the highway. Oʻahu’s North Shore has long been a visitor favorite—and for good reason. There’s so much to see, do, eat and experience here, and exploring it is best done on a guided tour of the area’s top spots with an experienced
