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 […]
Dearest Readers, we have some news for you: We’ve found five scrumptious places you can visit to sip on delightful teas and dine on delectable scones, pastries and sandwiches—all while dishing on the latest season of Netflix’s popular show “Bridgerton.” At a typical afternoon tea service, one can find a selection of finger sandwiches—such as
It’s 1977. Jimmy Carter is sworn in as the 39th U.S. President. “Star Wars” opens in theaters. Elvis Presley dies. The H-2 Freeway and reef airport runway open. And for the first time, Kanoelehua “Kanoe” Miller steps onto the oceanfront stage at the Halekūlani in Waikīkī to dance hula. And except for the hotel’s yearlong
Halepuna Waikīkī by Halekūlani had only been open a few months before the world changed and locked down. It had just undergone a whole year of transformation from its former self, the Waikiki Parc Hotel, and throughout 2020, went through another round of upgrades to accommodate post-pandemic rules and travelers. Since so few visitors have
Some of the grandest hotels and resorts on Oʻahu are those with only a few hundred rooms. Standing in defiance to the saying, “bigger is better,” these boutique hotels have astounded visitors and locals with their perfectly manicured properties, stylish rooms and distinctive personalities. Below are just five—trust us, there are many more—of the best
Once the chic Waikiki Parc, which had been a Waikiki landmark since the late ’80s, the Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani now stands in its place after a full year of renovations. And its doors are officially open. Fans of the Waikiki Parc may be remise about this new changing of the guard; however, this shift comes in
Most people know about Hawaiʻi-grown coffee. We’re one of only two U.S. states that’s able to grow coffee plants commercially. (The other is California.) But there’s another crop that we turn to for caffeine grown here: tea.
Following a languid spring weekend here, I’m convinced that all recounts of staying at this famed resort begin with “Once upon a time at the Halekulani Hotel… “ Even with its check-all-the-boxes dedication to service—a personal property tour led by the concierge upon receiving your room key, a shoe-shining service to ready your footwear for
