Disney’s newest Resort and its first in Hawaii, Aulani, is scheduled to open August 29, in historic Ko Olina on Oahu’s Leeward coast. The massive oceanfront property features 800+ rooms in two 15-story towers. It sits on 21 acres, with an 18,000 sq. ft spa. Aulani was designed by Disney to reflect native Hawaiian culture [...]

Happy July 4th! The photo I’m sharing today was taken during my stay at the Ilikai Hotel last month. It has one of the best views of the Waikiki firework show on Friday nights. This was my first time actually staying at the Ilikai. I always have a Hawaii Five-O flashback driving by its 1960′s [...]

Over the years, we’ve been asked many times for deals at one particular Hawaii luxury hotel, The Grand Wailea, located on one of Hawaii’s most beautiful beaches. It is so good that Beat of Hawaii fan Sue N. is there now together with three generations of her family visiting from California. There’s one thing about [...]

Snapshot of My Review: Here’s a good Hawaii travel deal for two couples sharing or a large family. You get to stay in a new million dollar (plus) luxury Poipu Beach Kauai condominium “villa” with lots of room and privacy. The gourmet kitchen in each unit saves money if you prepare some of your own [...]

Here’s a great Hawaii travel deal on one of Kauai’s favorite luxury hotels. It’s truly not unusual to see these rooms in the $400-$500 a night range. Things I love about this hotel include it’s proximity to the ocean, the refined luxurious yet local feel, beautiful pools, plus the fact that it’s both very near [...]

This makes two great Hawaii hotel deals in one day. When it comes to being creative, no one in Hawaii beats Aqua Hotels & Resorts. Here’s a great late summer and fall offer that makes their already typically very reasonable rates that much better. Aqua’s 10th Birthday Special Book by July 15 for stays from [...]

Hyatt Regency Waikiki is never supposed to be $139. But when you throw in $62 in meals (two huge $31 buffet breakfasts), that’s ridiculous. It gives you a net of $77.  The hotel is located directly across the street from legendary Waikiki beach. Since their pool is closed during their remodel, do plan to take [...]

By now you must have gotten one of the fabulous Hawaii Airfare deals that we posted about not once, not twice, but three times in the past week. Even more amazing is that many of the deals, although with lesser availability, can still be had today: If you haven’t checked out those deals, please head [...]

The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel can be yours for $115 per night through June 28, if you purchase by Thursday, April 28. Go to Book-It for details. And if you need to stay at another time of year, the hotel website often features Internet specials. This may be an incredible hotel deal for Waikiki. [...]

Here’s an unbelievable introductory offer at Kauai’s new Koloa Landing Wyndham Grand. For $169 per night you can stay in a one bedroom villa. Offer ends May 20. This is an incredible deal considering this unit sells for $900k. If I didn’t live here, I’d be first in line to make a reservation. The Koloa [...]