Night 1 & 2: The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort Honolulu, Oahu A beloved Hawaiian landmark, the legendary “Pink Palace of the Pacific” has welcomed guests to Waikiki for over 75 years, and now emerges better than ever from a multi-million-dollar renovation. Set right on famed Waikiki Beach, this special hotel provides a great introduction to traditional Hawaii with its the prime beachfront location and charming old-world ambiance. Guest rooms offer all the amenities that today’s travelers expect, including cable TV with movie channels and high-speed Internet access. The hotel offers a wide range of water sports and beach activities for the whole family to enjoy, with facilities including a private beach, inviting swimming pool and a well-equipped Fitness Center. If you’re in search of something to eat, you’ll find several options from casual to elegant that are sure to please. Indulge in lovely ocean views along with a cool beverage at the Mai Tai Bar. The Royal Hawaiian is a member of The Luxury Collection.
Night 3 & 4: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa Lahaina, Maui Set amidst 40 lush acres on beautiful Kaanapali Beach, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa is the perfect place for family fun. You’ll feel right at home in your comfortable guest room which features a balcony, TV with cable movie channels, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, mini-bar, coffee maker, individually controlled air conditioning and an in-room safe. Should you find yourself bored by the beach, head for the swimming pools where you’ll find a cool rope bridge, a 150-foot water slide and a secret underwater cave or play with your family at Keiki Lagoon, a water activity center designed just for kids. You won’t believe how much fun you can have in 18 inches of water! Perhaps a round of golf, a few sets of tennis or a little pampering at Spa Moana might be just the thing. Where you’re hungry, you’ll find everything from northern Italian cuisine at Spat’s Trattoria to seafood and really yummy desserts at the Cascades Grill and Sushi Bar to “classic cuisine for the next generation” at Son’z Maui at Swan Court. And, it’s hard to beat the view that comes with 100% Kona coffee and freshly baked cinnamon rolls and sticky buns at the Weeping Banyan Café.
Night 5, 6 & 7: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Waikoloa, Hawaii There are few more delightful places in the world than the sun-splashed Kona Kohala Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii, and that’s just where you’ll find the award-winning Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Well-appointed guest rooms provide individual air conditioning, coffee/tea maker, iron and ironing board, luxurious bedding, in-room safe, color TV with cable and satellite channels bathrobes and hairdryer. There’s a half-mile-long beach for swimming as well as a heated Infinity pool and a children’s swimming pool with a waterslide and partial sand bottom, while the Fitness Center offers cardiovascular equipment, free weights and Star trac. After all that family fun, indulge yourself with a soothing treatment at the Mandara Spa. The Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge has something to tempt every palate. While you’re here be sure to check out the ancient Hawaiian fishponds and the petroglyphs.