Every Friday since 1988, with the exception of two years during the pandemic, the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort has lit up the sky with fireworks just after sunset. Visitors and locals enjoy the show from high-rise and beachfront restaurants, the beach and even from the water. Here are a few of our favorite […]
If you’re thinking about a Hawaiʻi vacation, here’s a hotel deal you don’t want to miss. Two Hilton properties—Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort on Oʻahu and Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaiʻi Island—are offering flash sales on rooms if you book now through July 21. These are some of the lowest rates available all year.
There aren’t many options for all-inclusive vacations in Hawaiʻi, at least those provided by hotels. (The luxe Sensei Lānaʻi offers all-inclusive packages tailored for specific wellness experiences, and others have packages centered around dining or activities.) Now there’s a hotel in Waikīkī offering an all-inclusive package that makes planning a vacation to Oʻahu that much
You haven’t been to Oʻahu until you’ve been to Waikīkī, the bustling, beachfront neighborhood on the island’s sunny south shore. It’s a mix of modern resorts and historic landmarks with a perfect view of Lēʻahi (aka Diamond Head). There are high-end shops and dive bars, upscale restaurants and hole-in-the-wall eateries—and you don’t need a rental
When deciding what hotel or resort to stay at on your Hawaiʻi vacation, or even a staycation for locals, the bougie-ness of the pool is a factor of the utmost importance. Because, as we all know, lounging poolside is a necessary activity when on vacation. Deciding which pool on Oʻahu is the best, however, is
When booking a family vacation, it’s important to choose a hotel that everyone can enjoy. With stellar accommodations and ample on-site activities, these five family hotels on Oʻahu topped the list of our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Photo: Courtesy of Hilton Hawaiian Village The Waikīkī Starlight Lūʻau at
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino Setting up its first bikes in Waikīkī in 2017, Biki, a nonprofit bike sharing organization, has grown at an extraordinary rate, and its iconic aqua-blue bikes can now be seen throughout Honolulu. Riding with Biki means you won’t have to deal with walking in the hot Hawaiian sun, or driving a
Gentle ocean playgrounds with sand-castle-building potential, simplified menus for elementary palates, convenience stores stocked with snacks and floaties—these amenities quickly win the hearts of families vacationing in Hawaii. But choosing the ideal resort also depends largely on what kind of experience you’re looking for: Do you want to see it all, do it all or
The view from a suite on the 37th floor of Hilton Waikiki Beach. Photo: Courtesy Hilton Hawaii When you’re looking for accommodations in Waikiki, an easy rule of thumb is this: The higher, the better. Why? Because the blues of the Pacific Ocean and the golden sands of Waikiki’s beaches look better from above. And
Photo: Courtesy Sunset Ranch Hawaii Located high on the slopes of Pupukea, this 30-acre North Shore gem offers couples an expansive green space for small to large weddings, as well as a bird’s-eye view of Oahu’s picturesque northern coastline. The private estate, which boasts six different venues, also houses a botanical garden, horse ranch and
A bedroom in one of the Hilton Garden Inn’s beach cottages. Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay Nothing says luxury like living out of a suite, and the suite options at the Hilton Garden Inn on Kauai—the one-bedroom ocean view suite and the junior suite with an ocean view and sofa bed—are worth every penny. These
