Island Getaway

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Big Game

WHILE THE BIG ISLAND IS BEST-KNOWN for serene beaches and tranquil landscapes, Parker Ranch in Waimea offers a different kind of experience for outdoor adventurers. The ranch spans more than 130,000 acres of open range and wildlife land, which makes for some serious hunting excursions.
Parker Ranch’s “Hunt Hawaii” trips run all year. Big game animals, [...]

June-July 2010 | Darlene Dela Cruz | 0 comments | Continued
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Hanalei Hideaway

Escape to the Wilcox Estate on Kauai
Perhaps you’ve seen it: A cluster of cottages seemingly in orbit around a plantation-era home directly facing Hanalei Bay on the island of Kauai. Strolling to the beach park at sunset, bottle of wine in hand, maybe you’ve pondered: “Exactly who gets to live there?”
This question is far from [...]

April-May 2010 | Brian Berusch | 0 comments | Continued
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Seaside Luxe

Beachwear and high fashion meet at the Four Seasons Hualalai boutique
To look at Seaside Luxe today, you’d never guess that a little more than a year ago, it began with a converted office space and an inspired experiment to bring a new kind of retail experience to the Four Seasons Hualalai Resort.
“It was so successful, [...]

April-May 2010 | Nadine Kam | 0 comments | Continued
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Whisk away to Wailea

An Authentic Island Experience at the Fairmont Kea Lani
Perched directly in front of Polo Beach, one of the best beaches in the world and home to the most spectacular sunsets around, the Fairmont Kea Lani offers a world-class experience. The all-suite hotel, designed by internationally acclaimed architect Jose Ascada, is spaciously laid out over a [...]

February-March 2010 | Noel Pietsch | 0 comments | Continued
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Understated Elegance

The iconic Halekulani hotel unveils its new Orchid Suite
If true luxury is the by-product of ingenuity, necessity and style, then the Premier Suites at Halekulani may require a moniker more aptly defined than “luxurious.”
Not because the suites – particularly the newly unveiled Orchid Suite – fail to possess these traits. Instead, they elevate the notion [...]

December-January 2010 | Hiluxury Team | 0 comments | Continued
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The Suite Life

Experience a paradise of amenities at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Since it opened in the mid-1990s, the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai has ranked among the top hotels in the world, with many kama’aina considering the property “the best resort in Hawaii.” Tucked away on a private stretch of beach on the picturesque Kona-Kohala Coast, the [...]

October-November 2009 | Noel Pietsch | 0 comments | Continued
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A Regal Getaway

Amazing amenities make the Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s Kamehameha Suite an A-list destination
Like hula and surfing, the Pink Palace doesn’t need an introduction. A familiar Hawaii landmark for kamaaina and visitors alike, the elegant lady has graced Waikiki for more than 80 years.
The Royal Hawaiian first opened in February 1927 and, with its 14 acres of [...]

August-September 2009 | Terri Hefner | 0 comments | Continued
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Mauna Kea Beach

Tranquility awaits guests at this Big Island resort
Dear Laurance Rockefeller:
You once said, “Every great beach deserves a great hotel.”
That’s so true of the Big Island’s beautiful Kauna’oa Bay and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. It’s a perfect pairing of environment and architectural wonder.
That’s as it should be, because your intent in developing Mauna Kea Beach [...]

June-July 2009 | Susan Sunderland | 0 comments | Continued
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Kona Village

Serenity awaits guests at this Big Island getaway
We always seem to get back from a vacation feeling like we need another vacation.
Not the case on a recent trip to Kona village. it’s the ultimate relaxation destination with only one requirement: You disconnect from the stresses of everyday life, decompress and simply enjoy.
That’s exactly what my [...]

April-May 2009 | Melissa Moniz | 0 comments | Continued
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Maui Film Festival

Stars and cinema at the Valley Isle’s premiere movie event
Even independent cinema veterans approach the Maui Film Festival with a certain breathlessness. They call it the “Sundance of the Pacific,” or “SandDance,” and it’s earned enough clout to attract an impressive list of celebrities (who probably don’t mind packing bathing suits in lieu of snow [...]

February-March 2009 | Katherine Nichols | 0 comments | Continued
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