by Editor on June 23, 2008
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is currently in the midst of a $110 million renovation. Famous for its pink decor, it’s been a while since it happened the last - back at the end of World War II.
The iconic, 528-room oceanside resort on Oahu, Hawaii, will be closed until January 1st, 2009.
Decades ago, the Royal Hawaiian, or [...]
by Editor on June 12, 2008
Calm your nerves and relieve stress with an afternoon at Maui Lavender. Tour the gardens, enjoy a bit of lunch or tea, and take in panoramic views while you visit.
Maui Lavender grows lavender year-round and fashions a variety of products from the sweet-scented herb. Special themed tours vary in price and may feature culinary endeavors [...]
by Editor on June 10, 2008
The Hula Grill Kaanapali on Maui, Hawaii is an award-winning, oceanfront dining experience at its best.
The restaurant is located at Whalers Village on famous Kaanapali Beach.
Reminiscent of a 1930s Hawaiian beach house, Hula Grill Kaanapali features a nostalgic setting characteristic of the style conceived by renowned island architect C.W. Dickey. Its beachfront location combined with [...]
by Editor on June 9, 2008
When you visualize the islands, you’re certain to picture a waterfall or two. As luck would have it, that’s what you’ll find at this stop along the Hana Highway.
These two waterfalls, Wailua and Kanahualui Falls on Maui, are picture-perfect examples of everything you’ve imagined: streams tumbling from an overhead precipice, falling into a cool reservoir [...]
by Editor on June 6, 2008
Kanaloa at Kona is situated on the Big Island of Hawaii’s southwest coast, 5 miles south of Kailua-Kona Village.
This beautifully groomed condominium resort provides serene oceanfront living. Whales and dolphins can be spotted offshore in winter.
These big, comfortable, well-managed, and spacious vacation condos border the rocky coast beside Keauhou Bay, 6 miles south of Kailua-Kona.
The resort [...]
by Editor on June 5, 2008
Kimo’s has a loyal following that keeps it from falling into the faceless morass of waterfront restaurants serving surf-and-turf with great sunset views.
It’s a formula restaurant (sibling to Leilani’s and Hula Grill) that works not only because of its oceanfront patio and upstairs dining room but also because, for the price, there are some satisfying [...]
by Editor on June 4, 2008
Aviation buffs, in particular, will be intrigued by Charles A. Lindbergh’s simple grave, covered with smooth pebbles and located beside the quiet Palapala Ho’omau Church.
The site isn’t easy to find, but it’s an apt resting place for a man who desired peace rather than the fanfare brought on by his pioneering crossing of the Atlantic [...]
by Editor on May 30, 2008
On the nine-mile long stretch of sunny Kohala Coast, Hilton provides the ultimate luxury resort - The Hilton Waikoloa Village. There is no other hotel like it in Hawaii.
This 62-acre resort has everything: a 4-acre swimming and snorkeling lagoon, 3 freshwater swimming pools, sun-drenched beach, interactive dolphin encounter program, more than 7 million dollars in art, waterfalls, [...]
by Editor on May 28, 2008
The Banyan Tree in Lahaina on Maui, is an amazing sight.
In Maui’s tourist center of Lahaina stands the largest Banyan Tree in the United States. Although most think it’s a forest of banyon tress, it’s actually a single Banyan Tree.
It fills Banyan Square. Banyan trees come from Asia, but it would be hard to find [...]
by Editor on May 27, 2008
La Mer, The inspiration is French, the fresh ingredients are Hawaiian, and the taste is simply divine…
Since 1983, La Mer has been Honolulu’s premier French restaurant. Former chefs include George Mavrothalassitis and Philippe Padovani, who have gone on to open their own restaurants. Yves Garnier, who cooked at La Coupole in Monaco for 20 years [...]