Hawaii, particularly its most populous island, Oahu, is a good idea for those looking for a relatively inexpensive sun break because of even more low-fare, direct flights, cheap public transportation to just about anywhere on the island, and with some diligent searching, you can still find a basic hotel room for under $100. BUT… if…
Marble bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Chilled poolside towels and a reflecting pool. Green pastures and scintillating red sunsets. Luxury and romance. Two luxury golf resorts and solitude. That’s what you can get at The Four Seasons Lodge at Koele, as the upscale chain celebrates the completion of its rebranding. The upcountry lodge is offering special…
Some of the most picturesque scenery in the world is reachable only via cruise ships, and Holland America Line’s fleet of 13 ships offers a diverse menu. From the fjords of Norway to the fall foliage of New England — from the active Kilauea volcano to the mystical glaciers of Antarctica. How do you choose…
Winter is still with us and it’s not too late to escape for a much-needed wellness getaway. Hotel Hana-Maui, located at the end of the famed Hana Highway on Maui, is offering an inviting Wellness Escape package. The package includes three nights’ luxury accommodations; daily breakfast for two in the dining room; four 60-minute standard…
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When you fly into Oahu, you can spot the world famous Diamond Head crater and Waikiki Beach. And along that stretch of sand, the first hotel you see is the Royal Hawaiian, AKA the “Pink Palace of the Pacific” –– now celebrating its 80th anniversary. There will be a year-long series of festivities, including an…
Recently named the #1 Top Family Resort in Hawaii by Travel + Leisure Family Magazine, the Hilton Waikoloa Village is a unique extremely upscale resort. Where else can you take part in an interactive dolphin program, cruise on mahogany canal boats, explore an oceanfront hotel by trams with AC, experience breathtaking tropical gardens, or take…
When you think of food from the Aloha state, you usually think of pineapples, mangos, bananas, Kona coffee and coconuts. Or poi, pork and Spam. But there’s a new wave of Hawaiian farmers who are growing extremely exotic fruits like poha berries, bilimbi, acerola, dragonfruit, mamey sapoy, ice cream bean, and even the hairy rambutan….
If scuba diving, whale watching and surfing lessons have left you not only broke but starving — fear not. You can still eat great fresh seafood without having to pawn your new surfboard. The solution lies at Maui’s Eskimo Candy. This Seafood Market and Café boasts not only a wide selection of freshly caught fish…
There’s no doubt about it, when it comes to vacations, Maui has the corner on the market. The best beaches, smoldering sunsets, even a Paris Hilton tale or two. But what you might not expect from Maui’s long list of attractions is Wine Tasting. Nestled in the high country, past the winding roads and breathtaking…
I just read an interesting story in Aloha Airlines’ Spirit of Aloha Magazine called “Spam and I” by Benton Sen. It tells the fascinating tale of why Hawaiians consume 7 million cans of Spam annually — more per capita than any other place on Earth. The story says, “The first can of Spam was sold…
When Pierce Brosnan called my friend Brent Black to order one of the world’s finest Panama hats, Brent silently smiled, pumped his fist, then took the order in stride. After all, Brosnan wasn’t the only big shot Hollywood star to request a customized chapeau from Brent’s Panama Hat Company of the Pacific, headquartered on Oahu,…
I’m a big fan of ABC-TV’s smash hit “Lost.” If you’re a fan or you know one, then buy the official Oceanic Airways T-shirt for $25 from the Lost Fan Club Website from Creation Entertainment. In fact, you can buy individual and group cast photos, attend conventions, get on the mailing list. “Lost” fanatics can…