Hawaii vacation news and deals: July 26, 2023
Sheila Beal * Last week Tropical Storm Calvin passed south of the Hawaiian Islands. It was the first tropical storm of 2023 that’s come close to Hawaii, which resulted in some heavy…
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New Hawaii resorts for 2023
In 2023, there are at least three great, new Hawaii resorts opening. You might want to keep these hotels on your radar to consider for your next Hawaii vacation. First…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: January 21, 2020
Usually our news editions are filled with pleasant news. This edition is a mix of both good and bad news that we feel you should know. We’ll start with the…
Updated review and photos of Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Since our original stay at Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel on the beautiful Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, the resort as been renovated and rebranded as Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.…
Timeless Luxury at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
When we stepped into the lobby of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, we immediately sensed the history of this elegant, fifty-year old resort. There’s something about it that’s both nostalgic…
Best family and kid-friendly hotels in Hawaii
When you’re looking for a great Hawaii hotel for the family vacation, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all the choices. In general you can’t make a bad decision as…
Kohala Coast Luxury at The Fairmont Orchid
We recently stayed at The Fairmont Orchid for four nights and oh how we wish we could have stayed longer! Why? There’s lots to love as we will illustrate in…
Review: Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
Update: This resort closed in 2018 for a multi-million dollar renovation. It is due to reopen as and Auberge Resort in January 2020. We’ve stayed at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel…
Review: Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island
Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island is a massive resort. How big is it? It spans across 62 acres. That’s big! Some folks describe the…
Review: Courtyard King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel on Hawaii’s Big Island
The Courtyard King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona is set in a location fit for a king, literally. King Kamehameha the Great established one of his royal residences here.…
Review – A Stay at a Volcano in the Teapot Cottage
When planning a Big Island vacation, I recommend you include a two or three night stay in the village of Volcano. This village is adjacent to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park,…
