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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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Volcano Getaway

Crisp 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 not more [...]

December-January 2009 | Katie Young | 0 comments | Continued
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Lanai Luxury

Bask 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 to [...]

October-November 2008 | Darlene Dela Cruz | 0 comments | Continued
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Garden Resort

Savor 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 at Lihue [...]

August-September 2008 | Terri Hefner | 0 comments | Continued
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Experience the Suite Life

Indulge 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 secrets. And [...]

June-July 2008 | Alice Keesing | 0 comments | Continued
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