Posts tagged Hawaii

Have you ever stayed at a hotel that had a sandpit in the lobby? I have. I’m not talking about a kids play area, no, no, this is the lobby of one of Maui’s top luxury hotels, and the sand …

Beautiful beaches, lush greenery, friendly locals, excellent food. No, we’re not talking about Hawaii in general, we’re talking about the Grand Hyatt Kauai. With 50 acres of pools, restaurants, manicured lawns (including an award winning golf course), spa and gym, …

It’s very tempting to keep quiet about Kauai. I want to keep it all to myself. Just a 40 minute flight from Honolulu, but a world away in so many ways, Kauai is a place of raw beauty and laid …

There are not too many places in the world where you can be sitting on your hotel balcony, watching whales breach right in front of you. We’re not talking a few little splashes or sprays on the horizon. At the …

The Road to Hana is one of the most famous drives in the world. The windy yet spectacular drive takes you through rainforest and along the coast, past waterfalls and over 60 one way bridges in Maui’s north east. What …

If you’ve got kids, chances are you’ve seen Moana. And you know all about Maui, the Hawaiian demigod. One of the newest Disney movies to join the franchise, this heartwarming animated coming of age tale really brings the legends of …

We’re going to let you in on a little secret. There’s a way to stay in Waikiki without all the crowds. Yes, that’s right. Notoriously busy almost 24 hours a day, Waikiki’s main drag can sometimes be, well, a bit …

Mornings at the Sheraton Waikiki are the best part of the day. Waking up, opening the drapes and walking out onto your balcony to look straight down on the famous white sands and azure waters of Waikiki is pretty special. …

If you’re a first timer to Hawaii, it is extremely likely you’ll be spending a few days at the start or end of your trip, or perhaps even the entire trip, in Waikiki. Hawaii’s most famous beach is conveniently located …

You’re in Hawaii for the sun and surf, but after daylight fades, there are still plenty of things to do in Honolulu, the islands’ buzzing, internationally influenced capital. From the beachfront bars of Waikiki to locally loved hangouts beyond the …