Beautiful Heritage of Mahaulepu Beach

by Lux Living on January 4, 2010

Mahaulepu Beach

Mahaulepu Beach is one of the best beaches found on Kauai. If you are looking to get away from the crowds, there’s no place better than the unspoiled and rugged beauty of Mahaulepu beach.

Located on the south side of Kauai, Mahaulepu Beach is one of the best-undeveloped coastal regions anywhere on the Hawaiian Islands.

Mahaulepu is a place of beautiful heritage. The undeveloped coast is a habitat for rare and endangered plants and animals.
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New Year’s Eve at Ciao Mein Restaurant

by Lux Living on December 29, 2009

Ciao Mein Restaurant

Ciao Mein Restaurant, on the third floor of Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa located at 2424 Kalakau Avenue is presenting an elegant pairing of flavors for the New Year.

The special features an array of gourmet delicacies that include: drunken prawns with whole abalone, shark fin soup with Alaskan crabmeat and cured ham, wok seared lobster with sugar snap beans and toasted macadamia nut, open fire grilled filet of beef with foie gras garnish and a chianti reduction, grilled asparagus with extra virgin olive oil and poached egg, aborio risotto with truffles and scallops, and a tasting of panna cotta.

The exclusive menu is $125 per person and is available December 31, 2009 through January 3, 2010.
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Hawaii New Years

As 2009 winds down, another New Year celebration – Hawaiian style, is in store for both locals and visitors to Hawaii.

Hawaii has many venues with plans for wonderful New Years celebrations. Hawaii will definitely be a great holiday to spend the New Year.

Anybody lucky enough to be in Hawaii for the the New Year will experience Hawaii in all its festive glory. Enjoy the many island celebrations as well as take time to explore the ravishing beauty of the exotic islands.
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Diamond Head – Best-known Volcanic Crater

by Lux Living on December 22, 2009

Diamond Head - Oahu Hawaii

Diamond Head is one of the primary icons that Hawaii is known for. This majestic giant volcano towers above the Waikiki beach area and can be seen for miles.

Diamond Head’s visual prominence also benefits from Hawaii’s weather. The clear air and low clouds set off the shape the way a frame promotes a picture. “In Hawaii you see sharp, dense shadows and sparkling highlights on the landscape, and that helps define it as well.”

Government-owned, Diamond Head served over the years as a training ground and revetment for the military, rarely open to the public except during occasional music festivals. That has changed, and the two-hour hike to the 760-foot summit has become one of the most popular outings in the islands.
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Donero’s Restaurant – Grand Hyatt Kauai

by Lux Living on December 19, 2009

Dondero's Restaurant - Grand Hyatt Kauai

Dondero’s restaurant in the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa on Kauai Hawaii, will satisfy your soul as well as your appetite.

Dondero’s offers its Hawaiian diners an elegant ambiance combined with stellar service make this a dining favorite for those with discriminating taste.

Dondero’s features delicacies that include seared olive-crusted ahi with caponata, organic rack of lamb with gorgonzola and cauliflower soufflé (a favorite of Chef Valentino’s son), okinawan sweet potato gnocchi with smoked prosciutto in cream sauce, and pan-roasted sea bass with fresh tomato concasse and caper dressing.
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Taking a Gamble on Hawaii

by Lux Living on December 16, 2009

Hawaii gambling

For anyone who’s ever been to Hawaii, you know there are no words that can truly describe the experience. Just flying over the picturesque blue Pacific Ocean is a treat in itself.

Once you see the gorgeous green islands from above, you know you’re heading straight into paradise. From the time you’re greeted at the airport by hula girls adorning your neck in flowers, the time for vacation relaxation has officially begun. And if you haven’t been to Hawaii yet, you don’t know what you’re missing.

Whether it’s a trip to one of the many beautiful Hawaiian beaches, a hike up Diamond Head, or even a drive on the scenic Road to Hana, you’ll quickly realize that there’s no other place in the world like Hawaii.
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Waikiki Parc Hotel – A Cool Christmas At The Park

by Lux Living on December 10, 2009

Waikiki Parc Hotel
Courtesy of: Waikiki Parc Hotel

Happy Holidays and welcome to the luxury Waikiki Parc Hotel on Oahu.

This year, the Waikiki Parc Hotel is pleased to present its third annual “A COOL CHRISTMAS AT THE PARC” which is inspired for its guests.

From December 16th – 25th Waikiki Parc invites its guests to experience daily, festive experiences.
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Holiday at the Halekulani Hotel on Oahu

by Lux Living on December 7, 2009

Halekulani Hotel
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As the holiday travel season is quickly approaching, many Hawaiian resorts are planning amazing holiday celebrations.

The luxury Halekulani Hotel is located on five acres fronting the gorgeous Waikiki Beach on Oahu. This elegant hotel has a long reputation of offering its guests gracious hospitality, impeccable service and magnificent cuisine.

o December 12 – 24: Twelve Days of Christmas at Halekulani
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Diamond Hawaii Resort & Spa – Maui

by Lux Living on December 6, 2009

Diamond Hawaii Resort Spa Maui

Diamond Hawaii Resort & Spa is an elegant 15-acre resort nestled on the grassy hillside overlooking Wailea, commanding the most spectacular panoramic Pacific ocean views.

Experience the peace and tranquility of Maui in a quiet tropical setting only moments from Wailea’s beautiful tropical beaches.

The Japanese-themed all suite Diamond Hawaii Resort & Spa is among the most unique hotels in the state. Once an exclusive private retreat, today Diamond Hawaii Resort & Spa specializes in presenting an authentic Japanese experience for its guests.

Designed as a mountain retreat in a tropical setting, the architecture of Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa is eye-catching and spirit-lifting. The lobby building resembles a magnificent, wood-and-stone chalet with a focal point of a soaring, cone-shaped roof covered in jade-green Chinese tiles and supported by massive coral pillars.
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Enjoy Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine at Roy’s Restaurant

by Lux Living on November 23, 2009

Roy's Restaurant

Master chef Roy Yamaguch serves his amazing Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine at Roy’s Restaurant in Honolulu.

Roy takes great pride in his work and always wants to instill the true aloha spirit in his fine restaurant by offering the best food, service and Hawaiian hospitality.

Chef Roy Yamaguchi opened his very first Roy’s Restaurant in Honolulu in 1988. Roy’s also a proud winner of the James Beard Award, Hawaii’s first-ever.
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