by Luxe Living on June 21, 2010
Courtesy of: Beachhouse at the Moana Restaurant
I recently had a wonderful dinner at the Beachhouse at the Moana restaurant (formerly Banyan Veranda), at the Westin Moana Surfrider on Waikiki Beach.
The Beachhouse at the Moan restaurant’s back veranda surrounding the big banyan tree is truly one of the last vestiges of a bygone era. Too bad it is affected by too loud a pop music coming from the bar area by the pool / banyan tree.
Granted, the music was very good and was performed by a top notch one-man band, but it was not the kind of music that was conducive to carrying on a nice conversation over dinner, especially at its decibel level.
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by Luxe Living on June 13, 2010
Courtesy of: Lahaina News
Each June, Hawaii celebrates the memory of Kamehameha the Great, who united all of the Hawaiian Islands.
Back in 1810, Kamehameha the Great brought together the eight major Pacific islands. He then formally established the Kingdom of Hawaii.
This annual heritage tradition – Na Kamehameha Pa’u Parade – commences with colorful pa’u riders on horseback riding down Front Street in Lahaina, Maui.
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by Luxe Living on June 7, 2010
Fred Dame is the Master Sommelier and president of the Court of Masters Sommeliers. Mr Dame will host the 29th annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival.
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival is Hawaii’s longest-running and most prestigious food and wine event. It will be held at the luxury Kapalua Resort on Maui.
The upscale festival brings together a combination of world-famous winemakers, celebrated chefs, top master sommeliers, as well as industry insiders for a series of wine tastings, festive gatherings and gourmet meals.
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by Luxe Living on May 31, 2010
On the Big Island of Hawaii, Hapuna Beach is consistently called America’s most beautiful beach. Hapuna Beach is located in Hapuna Bay, at the north end of the beautiful Kohala Coast.
Hapuna Beach is the largest white sand beach on the island and is unbelievably beautiful. Hapuna Beach is about a half a mile long and 200 feet wide.
The beach faces almost directly towards the west, so you will almost always be treated to amazing sunsets.
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by Luxe Living on May 24, 2010
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant is a small national micobrewery chain that is well known for their terrific food and beer.
Located in Waikiki, Oahu – Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant is Hawaii’s first micro brewery restaurant.
The restaurant is also very busy and people love to have a great time there. Gordon Biersch’s is one of Oahu’s top destinations for its flavorful beers.
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by Luxe Living on May 17, 2010
Courtesy of: Royal Kaanapali Course
The beautiful Ka’anapali Resort on tropical Maui is home to two championship golf courses. The golf resort is situated on about 1,200 acres of land that’s home to ancient Hawaiian royalty. Golfers will enjoy endless panoramic views of both the Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountains.
The Royal Kaanapali Course opened its lush fairways in 1962. The golf course offers 6,700 yards and a par 71 course. The Royal Kaanapali Course was rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by Golf Digest in 2008. The scenic golf course is the perfect choice for an avid golfer.
In addition to its breathtaking scenery, the Royal Kaanapali Course is well recognized as a world-class golf facility. Even the easiest holes here are a challenge.
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by Luxe Living on May 10, 2010
Anchialine ponds are land-locked, brackish pools found in porous lava. The ponds are connected underground between both salt and fresh water.
Hawaii is one of the few places anywhere in the world that world-wide where anchialine ponds can be found.
On the Big Island of Hawaii, visitors can find the Anchialine Ponds.
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by Luxe Living on May 3, 2010
On the small island of Molokai, you can find the relatively secluded Moomomi Beach.
The Moomomi Beach is a beautiful and white sand beach, but there are sections of the beach that are rocky.
Moomomi Beach is located on Molokai’s northeastern coast. The area that surrounds Moomomi Beach and the surrounding area that offers one of most amazing sand dunes found anywhere in Hawaii.
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by Luxe Living on April 19, 2010
Courtesy of: Hyatt Regency Waikiki
Anyone who has visited Oahu knows that a stroll down seafront Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki’s main drive, can find a wide array of shopping.
There are more than 500 boutiques along Kalakaua Avenue. The allure can cause Hawaiian visitors to indulge in a strenuous regimen of retail therapy. The result is often a tired body with sore and achy muscles.
Na Ho’ola Spa, at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa in Honolulu, has recently introduced a new, totally unique spa treatment called, The Shopaholics Treatment to help you relax and rejuvenate.
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by Luxe Living on April 16, 2010
Anaeho’omalu Beach is located on the Big Island of Hawaii. Anaeho’omalu is pronounced Ah nye ho-oh mah loo.
Anaehoomalu Bay, or it’s often referred to as “A Bay” for short, is a Pacific Ocean inlet that borders the luxurious Waikoloa Beach Resort, on the South Kohala Coast of the Big Island.
A portion of Anaeho’omalu Beach can be found behind the Royal Waikoloan Hotel. Visitors can also find access from the south end.
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