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The Rebirth of Hawaii's Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa

Kona Hawai'i is filled with culture, history and dramatic landscapes. It was the birthplace of King Kamehameha III, and playground for Hawaiian royalty.

King Kamehameha established the community back in 1795, and designated Kona as hi

Discover Paradise at the Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach

There are few places on Earth like Hawaii— the beautiful beaches, the swaying palms, and a multitude of luxury hotels and resorts. Oahu is home to a new addition to that family: The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach.

Escape to These Top Hawaiian Golf Courses Starting In September

It’s been hard for travelers to enjoy their summer with the outbreak of COVID-19, but for golf players, there’s a little respite.

Lanai's Manele Golf Course Could Be the Most Heavenly Course in Hawaii

In 1992, the Dole Food Company left Lanai, Hawaii’s most sparsely populated island. The pineapple company’s departure meant the loss of employment for almost a third of the island’s population. But the Four Seasons Resort and Jack Nicklaus arrived that same year. As they say on Lanai, “When one door closes, another opens.”

The Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina Offers Elite Hawaii Travelers the Best of Both Worlds

On luxury vacations to Hawaii in recent years, one had to make the choice between being close enough to Honolulu to savor its myriad delights, or decamping to a more remote location boasting great natural beauty.

Atlantis Finally Confirms New Mega-Resort in Hawaii 11 Years After Conception

For more than a decade, Atlantis Resorts has been in talks to open a new property on a parcel of land on the Diamond Head side of Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii. Last year, plans were again announced to move forward with the project after China Oceanwide bought the 26-acre development site in September for $280 million. 

Trump International Hotel Waikiki: Forbes Travel Guide only Five-Star Hotel on Oahu

If you’re out to escape the cold winter doldrums for some much needed sun, Honolulu averages 271 sunny days a year. 

Presidential Destinations: A Look at Our Former Leaders' Hometowns

Today’s Inauguration Day ushers in the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump. And as we look to the future with our new Commander-in-Chief, we thought we’d take peak back at our last five leaders and learn a little bit more about where they came from.

Check Out the Super Cool New Honolulu Hotel Where Obama Hung Out on Vacation

Honolulu, and in particular the Waikiki neighborhood, is already a world-class vacation destination, but now the famed beachfront zone has gotten a boost of much-needed cool thanks to a fun, friendly, beautifully curated new boutique hotel.

The Hawaiian Community Attracting Billionaires

Although you could get away with buying a home at Kohanaiki as a millionaire, the Hawaiian community is more of a billionaire’s club resort. Located on the Big Island's Kona Coast, the luxury enclave is the island’s newest development boasting million-dollar real estate tucked between ancient lava flows, lakes and the Pacific Ocean.

5 of Hawaii's Best Adults-Only Pools

Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for family vacations, but sometimes there’s something to be said about spending a little good old fashioned adult time on a tropical island somewhere. One of our favorite destinations for a quick grown-up retreat are the beautiful islands of Hawaii. If you’re traveling in child-free mode, you’ll definitely want to look into hotels with adults-only pools. Let’s face it, you know that’s where you’ll post up for most of the trip. Here are five of Hawaii’s best resorts with pools designated for the 18 and over crowds:

Larry Ellison's Four Seasons Resort Might Be Hawaii's Best Hotel

In 2012 tech billionaire Larry Ellison bought Lanai, an 88,000-acre, 140-square-mile island in Hawaii. And as such became the owner of two Four Seasons properties. After years of improvements and a complete seven-month shut down, the Four Seasons Resort Lanai has re-opened and is a far cry from its previously-outdated self.

4 Beach Resorts That Prove The Kohala Coast Is Hawaii’s Hidden Gem for Laidback Luxury

If you only have a few days to spend on the Big Island of Hawaii, the Kohala Coast is most likely where you’d want to be. Just north of Kona International Airport on the coastal Queen Kaahumanu Highway, it is home to long stretches of pristine white sand beaches, luscious green landscapes and ash-black lava rock caves. From here, you can even see Maui rising at the end of the horizon.

Duke's La Jolla Now Open With Two-Levels of Outdoor Seating & Hawaiian + Californian Fare

La Jolla’s newest restaurant will definitely have you thinking about a trip to Hawaii. Owned and operated by San Diego- and Maui-based T S Restaurants, Duke’s La Jolla pays homage to Hawaiian native Duke Kahanamoku, water polo medalist, six-time Olympic swimming and the father of modern day surfing. Officially opened yesterday, the 13,000-square-foot restaurant features two dining areas with both floors including outdoor seating.

The Ultimate $83K, 44-Day New Zealand + Hawaii Trip You Won't Want to Miss

You’d be hard-pressed to find any travel-loving person who doesn’t want to visit to New Zealand. It may be a bit harder, however, to find couples who are able to jet set for 44 days straight and blow $83,000 to do so. Clearly, Frontiers Travel is after an exclusive crowd with their Ultimate New Zealand Luxury Adventure + Hawaii trip.