March 12, 2024 • Travel Brief
The Big Island
What to know — Calm waters, coffee farms, wide selection of restaurants + cultural landmarks
Where to stay — Mauna Lani, Kona Village, Four Seasons Hualalai, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Fairmont Orchid
What to do — Hike to a solidified lava bed in the Kīlauea Iki Crater, explore Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, go on a helicopter tour, snorkel with manta rays at night, discover green sand at Papakōlea Beach
Where to eat — CanoeHouse, Ulu Ocean Grill, Kona Brewing Company, Anuenue Ice Cream & Shave Ice, Kula Shave Ice, Da Poke Shack, Suisan
Oʻahu & Lānaʻi
What to know — Oʻahu is home to Waikiki and big-wave surfing on the North Shore, Lānaʻi is quieter and smaller
Where to stay — Turtle Bay Resort, Four Seasons Oahu At Ko Olina, Aulani, The Royal Hawaiian, Moana Surfrider, ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, Four Seasons Lānaʻi, Sensei
What to do — On O'ahu, hike up to Maunawili Falls and explore the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden | On Lānaʻi, peruse local art at Lānaʻi Art Center and play with rescued cats at the Lāna‘i Cat Sanctuary
Where to eat — On O’ahu: Sunrise Shack, The Pig and the Lady, ARVO | On Lānaʻi: Four Seasons Resort, Nobu, Malibu Farm
Kauaʻi
What to know — Laid-back island with rugged cliffs, rainforests, white-sand beaches, waterfalls
Where to stay — 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Ko’a Kea Resort at Poipu Beach
What to do — Explore Waimea Canyon State Park, hike the Mahaulepu Coastal Trail, relax at Shipwreck and Mahaulepu Beach, whale watch with Makana Charters, take in the views at Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park
Where to eat — Kauai Juice Co., Living Foods, 1 Kitchen, Warehouse 3540, Hanalei Bread Company, AMA
Maui
What to know — Popular and busy island with dormant volcanoes, stargazing, beaches, hikes + horseback riding
Where to stay — Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Fairmont Kea Lani, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, Montage Kapalua Bay, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
What to do — Drive the Road to Hana, check out the black-sand Pa‘iloa Beach, explore Waiʻānapana State Park, snorkel off Molikini, shop local in Pā'ia
Where to eat — Mama’s Fish House, Monkeypod Kitchen, Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop, Ka’ana Kitchen, Ferraro’s Restaurant & Bar
Mahalo.
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