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. […]
Let’s face it: Pools matter! In fact, some travelers base their hotel choice on this one amenity. Hawaiʻi Island hotels have pools as varied as the island’s landscapes. Here are your five favorites, as voted in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Royal Kona Resort View this post on Instagram A post shared
I didn’t tell my 5-year-old son where we were going. All he knew was that we were spending a couple of nights at a hotel. He didn’t ask me which hotel or where it was located. The only thing he wanted to know—and, really, the only thing most 5-year-olds want to know—is whether or not
From Polynesian delicacies to daring fire dances, an authentic Hawaiian lū‘au is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in all that makes Hawaiʻi and our neighboring South Pacific islands so special.
Known for its volcanoes and black-sand beaches, the largest of the Hawaiian Islands is also a great place to get away and experience true opulence. Surround yourself in tropical beauty while you soak up the sun from the comfort of one of these luxury hotels—your picks in our 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Hilton Waikoloa
Whether you’re a visitor spending Thanksgiving in Hawaiʻi or a local looking to avoid cooking this Turkey Day, this is the list for you. We’ve put together an assortment of places to go to get your Thanksgiving fix, in a variety of ways—from dinners to-go, Thanksgiving cruises and even a lūʻau that will feature a
Upgrading your stay at a hotel or resort can mean a lot of things. Often times, you’re moving to a better room. Sometimes you get free breakfast. But upgrading to the MAKAI at Lagoon Tower at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii Island means so much more. Just staying at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, one
The Polaris Slingshot gives you a fantastic open-air view. Photo: David Croxford Both rental locations require helmets for drivers and passengers; they need to be worn at all times. The friendly shop workers will provide a quick lesson on how to adjust mirrors, where the seat belts are and how to access the roomy behind-the-seat
Hawaii Island, also known as The Big Island, is the youngest and largest isle in the Hawaiian archipelago. It’s also growing—fresh lava from Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, continues to create new land and lava rock beaches. But this island has far more to offer than its world-famous volcano. Home to all but
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
