Island Getaway
The Suite Life
October - November 2009Experience 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,…
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A Regal Getaway
August - September 2009Amazing 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…
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Mauna Kea Beach
June - July 2009Tranquility 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…
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Kona Village
April - May 2009Serenity 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…
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Maui Film Festival
February - March 2009Stars 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…
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Volcano Getaway
December - January 2009Crisp air and cozy ambiance make the Kilauea Lodge a great “winter” getaway When you arrive at Kilauea Lodge on the Big Island, you’re greeted by the local welcoming committee: the ‘apapane and ‘i’iwi native birds who call from nearby ‘ohia trees in this wooded space just a mile from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It’s…
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Lanai Luxury
October - November 2008Bask in the peaceful, palacial property of Four Seasons Lanai, the Lodge at Koele Two world-weary women sat at the edge of a pristine pond on a postcard-perfect Saturday morning. As neighboring jewel-toned bushes of bougainvillea danced in swathes of sunshine and endless emerald expanses of lawn stretched before, behind and around them, one turned…
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Garden Resort
August - September 2008Savor the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa at Poipu It’s a quick half-hour flight from Oahu to Kauai, where a weekend getaway is like therapy for the soul. With its slow-paced lifestyle and residents’ friendly, laid-back attitude, it provides a perfect contrast to the hustle and bustle of everyday life on Oahu. After landing…
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Experience the Suite Life
June - July 2008Indulge at Big Island’s luxe Hapuna Suite You’re relaxing by the pool watching the sun set into the tropical Pacific; your personal butler is at hand with a cocktail and platter of hors d’oeuvres … it’s the suite life. The Hapuna Suite, to be exact. The Hapuna Suite has been called one of Hawaii’s best-kept…
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Wailea Getaway
February - March 2008It was a stroke of genius when Tri-Star Restaurant Group – owner of Aaron’s Atop Ala Moana, Sarento’s Top of the “I” and Nick’s Fishmarket on Oahu as well as Sarento’s on the Beach on Maui – decided to open Nick’s Fishmarket Maui in the lovely Fairmont Kea Lani Resort in sunny Wailea. A 30-minute…
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