While growing up on Maui, it was always a treat to visit Oʻahu. Here, the energy is electric, from the crazy shorebreak at Sandy Beach and the bustling nightlife of Waikīkī to the trailblazing adventures of Kualoa Ranch. Oʻahu is the third-largest Hawaiian Island. However, it’s also “the Gathering Place,” home to about 1 million […]
The walk to the new premiere suite at the luxe Halekūlani threw me off. Instead of walking toward the main elevators, I was led toward the hotel’s spa, then down a dark hallway and around a corner. Just outside two huge double doors was a desk outfitted with a small lamp. “This is where your
Checking into your room and hitting the hotel bar for a mai tai has long been step one for many travelers to Hawaiʻi. And the next time they’re in town, those travelers might notice something different about their favorite watering holes. Throughout Honolulu and Waikīkī, hotels are reenvisioning basic lobby bars and swapping them for
Whether you’re a visitor on holiday or a local looking forward to a staycation, these luxury resorts on Oʻahu are known for their sumptuous atmosphere, top-tier service and memorable experiences. Here are the best luxury resorts on Oʻahu that topped our 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. The Kahala Hotel & Resort The Kahala Hotel &
If you love the famous coconut cake from Halekūlani—and trust us, if you’ve ever had it, you’d love it—now you can get it any day of the week without having to dine at the iconic Waikīkī hotel. Halekūlani Bakery, which first opened in 2019, serves artisanal breads, pastries, croissants and, yes, the hotel’s coconut cake
Sometimes, you don’t have to be the biggest hotel on the block to be the best—and the winners of the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards “Best Boutique Hotels on Oʻahu” category prove just that. These accommodations top-in-class at mixing humble, small-scale abodes with touches of luxury and finesse, and visitors love staying at these unique properties
Out of the sun but just a few steps from the pool, Earl’s is an oasis of shade, boozy beverages and scrumptious pūpū (appetizers). Its drinks sport tropical colors, from sunset gold to electric blue, and its vibe—from the low-key but classic-looking bar to the inviting lounge furniture and art deco-esque custom kiawe branch sculpture
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Hawaiʻi’s golden hour is spellbinding. As the sun sets beyond the Pacific, it casts an enchanting glow over the Islands. Pair a brilliant sunset with warm ambiance and a refreshing cocktail or cold draft beer and life’s worries seem to just drift away. Even for residents, watching the sun set over the ocean from a
