DFS Galleria Waikiki

The luxury DFS Galleria Waikiki shopping mall is located in the heart of Waikiki, Oahu.

Known as one of the world’s leading shopping destinations for international travelers, DFS Galleria Waikiki offers the world’s finest brands.

DFS Galleria Waikiki is a 175,000 square foot luxury retail shopping. In addition to best in luxury retail, DFS Galleria Waikiki also offers other shopping experiences, including the new Waikiki Luxury Walk and the all-luxury Duty Free floor.

On the first floor, you can find the Waikiki Luxury Walk. It features top branded boutiques such as Emporio Armani, Coach, Emilio Pucci, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Chloé, Marc by Marc Jacobs, See by Chloé, and Loewe.

To quench your hunger and thirst, enjoy the Food Hall and Starbucks.

On the second floor, you can find a variety of luxury perfumes and cosmetics, Hawaiian jewelery, sunglasses, fashion apparel, plus stylish handbags and accessories.

Up on the third floor of the DFS Galleria Waikiki, which is better known as the duty free level, you can shop at designer boutiques and purchase high fashion apparel, handbags and accessories, scarves and ties, fashion jewelery, fine watches, and of course liquor and tobacco, all at tax free prices.

Shoppers can access all three floors of the DFS Galleria Waikiki, but only those traveling on a non-stop international flight from Honolulu International Airport, are allowed to buy any duty free items.

Oahu’s DFS Galleria Waikiki is open daily from 9am to 11pm.

The luxury Shops at Wailea has become some of the most popular attractions in all of Maui.

This upscale shopping and dining complex is quickly becoming a flourishing tourism site. The Shops at Wailea opened for business in 2001 and has become a popular destination for Maui vacationers and locals.

The impressive, tropical complex boasts sixteen acres and more than fifty shops and restaurants for visitors to enjoy. There is a generous mix of local retailers as well as larger conglomerates that are well-known worldwide.

The Shops at Wailea (sometimes called the Wailea Shopping Village) is located near Maui’s famous and luxurious Wailea Resort, adjacent to the Wailea Beach Villas resort fronting Wailea Beach.

The shopping center offers the Maui tradition of a relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful setting. You’ll find treasures from internationally renowned designers like Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vuitton to local artisans by leading artists from Maui.

A few of the many luxury shops are Betsy Johnson, Vendi, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Guess, Cache, Coach, Cos Bar, St. John Boutique and Tori Richard.

While searching for fine fashion and casual clothing, some of the favorites are Banana Republic, Billabong, Chico’s, Crazy Shirts, Enchantress Boutiques, Gap, Honolua Wahine, Maui Water Wear, Quicksilver, Sgt. Leisure, Sisters & Co. Boutique Salon, The Walking Company and White House/ Black Market.

For the perfect gift or jewelry, check out Elephant Walk- A Gallery of Life, Martin & MacArthur, Sand People, Black Pearl Gallery, Dolphin Gallery, Folli Follie, Na Hoku, Tiffany & Co and Wailea Jewelry.

If you seek fine dining options, enjoy a variety of choice ranging from typical American foods to Pacific Rim cuisine. Some options include Longhi’s, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe and Cheeseburger Island.

For entertainment options, sip a cocktail while you listen to Hawaiian music and dance at WOW! Wailea on Wednesdays. Other events include gallery receptions, artist appearances, retail and restaurant specials and free live entertainment every Wednesday.

The Shops at Wailea
3750 Wailea Alanui Drive
Wailea, HI 96753
phone:(808) 891-6770
fax:(808) 891-6772

There’s a new venue in Honolulu that presents a unique experience for both visitors and locals.

The King’s Village Shopping Center and the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa recently invite the public to the new Friday evening Farmers’ Market and Changing of the Guard Ceremony at King’s Village Shopping Center.

King’s Village is located at 131 Kaiulani Avenue in Honolulu, Oahu. The exciting new event runs from 4 to 9 p.m. and includes the nightly Changing of the Guard Ceremony at 6:15 p.m. Admission is free.

“There will be several fresh produce stands as well as a variety of other booths that will appeal to our visitors,” says Sheryl Siu, director of retail operations at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa.

“Many of our King’s Village merchants are excited to be involved in something that combines a display of our Hawaiian culture with a traditional farmers’ market,” adds Siu.

Organizers expect to introduce locals and visitors to a unique shopping adventure by hosting the Farmers’ Market in the late afternoon – a time reserved for the King’s Guard who perform the Changing of the Guard Ceremony nightly in the Village. By combining the two activities, the event offers many an authentic cultural experience.

King’s Village Shopping Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information about the Farmers’ Market, please call Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa at (808) 237-6340, or visit King’s Village Shopping Center online at www.kings-village.com

Five hundred lucky shoppers will enjoy delicious cocktails and desserts, as well as exclusive shopping at 16 new mall retailers before the rest of the state!

Ala Moana Center will celebrate the unveiling of its highly-anticipated 100,000 square-foot, two-level retail wing with Ala Moana Center’s Preview Shopping Night&Fundraiser hosted by HONOLULU Magazine. The event invites 500 shoppers to be the first in Hawaii to explore the mall’s new retail wing, while enjoying desserts, cocktails, live entertainment. Attendees will also have an exclusive opportunity to snatch up the latest fashions at 16 of the wing’s 30 new stores before anyone else!

“We are looking forward to showcasing Ala Moana Center’s multi-million dollar expansion and new two-level retail wing at our Preview Shopping Night&Fundraiser,” said General Growth Properties Regional Vice President of Marketing, Sharon James. “The evening is a wonderful chance for local residents to come check out these exciting new stores – many which are brand new to Hawaii – all while supporting a terrific organization, Hawaii Habitat for Humanity.”

Ala Moana Center’s Preview Shopping Night&Fundraiser is held in conjunction with the mall’s new spring shopping and fashion festival, Shop a Le‘a, which runs March 3 – 9, 2008. Shop a Le‘a presents shopping enthusiasts from all over Hawaii and the Pacific with myriad experiences in fashion, beauty, active lifestyle, home entertaining, family, travel and cuisine.

Highlights of this year’s inaugural event include full-scale designer runway shows, celebrity-hosted events and appearances, expert styling and fashion demonstrations, mall-wide savings and discounts, a chance to win a spectacular shopping vacation to New York City as well as the grand opening of the state’s first Nordstrom department store!