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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrom luxury hotels and wellness experiences to adventure, cultural experiences, and romance, Maui has it all. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Maui, known as The Valley Isle, is the archipelago’s second largest island. It ticks all the boxes for a first-time visitor, five-star resorts aplenty, excellent swimming and surfing opportunities, and a great choice of dining, including fine-dining, options. View migrating humpback whales during the winter months, watch a sunrise at 10’000 feet, experience a traditional beach L\u016b’au in L\u0101hain\u0101 and enjoy being pampered at the spa all in one day. And if you enjoy an open-road adventure, H\u0101na is home to the Road to H\u0101na, a famous\u00a0scenic drive that spans between 50-64 miles through rainforests and along coastal cliffs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Do Not Miss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of Maui’s finest resorts line the sun-drenched shore of Wailea on the island’s south coast, where a string of world-class beaches and the clearest weather make it a natural home for luxury. The Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott Maui<\/a> <\/strong>is one of the area’s most expansive. Oceanfront suites and villas and multiple rooms, along with an adults-only spa and pool, and a wide variety of activities means there is always lots to do. Read our review of Wailea Beach Resort \u2013 Marriott Maui<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For classic laidback island life, the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows<\/a><\/strong> on K\u0101’anapali Beach offers a beachfront lifestyle with lots of personality. The resort’s bungalow accommodation is particularly special, with its garden format a world apart from the standard hotel room, while the four-mile stretch of white sand on the doorstep is among the most beautiful in Hawaii. Sunsets here are reliably spectacular and the close proximity to Lahaina means you can help support the regeneration of this town. Read our review of the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea<\/strong><\/a> delivers the brand’s signature level of service on one of the island’s best beaches, with four pools, including a serene adults-only option, multiple award-winning restaurants and a spa that ranks among the finest in Hawaii. For the ultimate experience, the two-storey oceanfront suites on the upper floors are among the finest hotel rooms in all of Hawaii.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View all our favourite hotels in Maui<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Good to Know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Maui’s central position in the archipelago makes it one of the best bases for island-hopping, with inter-island flights putting the rest of Hawaii within easy reach. Moloka’i and Kaua’i are both around 30 minutes away, L\u0101na’i just 35 minutes, or a short ferry crossing for a day trip, and the Big Island is only 45 minutes by air. Hawaiian Airlines and Mokulele Airlines operate regular services from Kahului Airport throughout the day, making it straightforward to add a night or two on a neighbouring island either side of your Maui stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the visitor who wants to witness the earth still forming, here you can experience volcanoes, snorkelling and diving, stargazing<\/em><\/strong> and off-grid adventures all in one day.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Island of Hawaii, awe-inspiring in size, is known affectionately as the Big Island – it’s nearly twice the size of all the other islands combined. Here you can travel through all four of the world’s climate zones, from Wet Tropical to Polar Tundra, as a result of the shielding effect of the massive volcanoes, Maunakea and Maunaloa. Geographical features include the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, to the snow-capped heights of Maunakea, lush valleys of Hilo and H\u0101m\u0101kua Coasts and jet black sands of Punalu’u Sand Beach, where you can fully experience the power of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do Not Miss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to Stay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai<\/a> <\/strong>on the Kohala Coast remains the gold standard. Low-rise in format and adult-focused villas and bungalows set directly on a lava rock coastline, with a famous saltwater snorkelling pond. Book a King Lava Deluxe room for direct ocean access, or a private villa for that full residential feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n North along the Kohala Coast, the Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection<\/a><\/strong>, offers a contemporary take on Hawaiian luxury. Beautifully appointed rooms, with private lanais, along with golfing, tennis, spa, and an oceanfront restaurant. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection<\/a><\/strong> has been an island icon since 1965, set on Kauna’oa Bay. This resort hotel combines a championship golf course with a world-class art collection from Sotheby’s, tennis and pickleball, and an adults’ infinity pool which perches over Kauna’oa Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View all our favourite hotels on the Island of Hawaii<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Good To Know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite being the most south-eastern island in the archipelago, the Island of Hawaii is better connected than many visitors expect. Direct flights from Kona International Airport put Maui just 40 minutes away, O’ahu 45 minutes, and Kaua’i around an hour, making it easy to combine with another island on a longer trip. Moloka’i and L\u0101na’i require a little more planning, at around 1 hour 20 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes respectively, and for most itineraries, this island pairs naturally with Maui or O’ahu as a two-island combination. The island itself is vast, and the drive between Kona on the west coast and Hilo in the east takes around two hours. Most visitors base themselves on the Kohala Coast for the weather, the choice of resorts and the manta ray snorkelling, and for the ease with which you can venture east and visit the volcano as a day trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hawaii’s most energetic island. Enjoy city lifestyle and skyscrapers, as well as history and surfing. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes called The Gathering Place O\u02bbahu, certainly lives up to its name; you can feel the energy as soon as you touch down in Honolulu. Hike to Diamond Hill for panoramic views over the city, take surfing lessons on the famous Waikiki Beach, visit Pearl Harbour and explore the wide range of culinary offerings from the traditional poke bowl to glamorous fine dining establishments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Do Not Miss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n O’ahu has the most varied luxury hotel offering in Hawaii, spanning iconic Waik\u012bk\u012b beachfront institutions, discreet hideaways and grand resorts on the island’s quieter west coast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In Waik\u012bk\u012b, oceanfront hotel Halekulani<\/a> <\/strong>has been welcoming discerning guests for over a century, with three restaurants, a jazz lounge and spa. This is a great choice for people who want Waik\u012bk\u012b without the buzz. Just along the beach, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort<\/strong><\/a>, Waikiki has been a landmark since 1927, thanks to its distinctive Spanish-Moorish architecture and direct beach access, making it one of the most photographed hotels in Hawaii. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For those who want to be away from Waik\u012bk\u012b entirely, The Kahala Hotel & Resort<\/a> <\/strong>is tucked away in one of Honolulu’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, a favourite with celebrities for its private beach and discreet personal service. And over on the west coast, the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina<\/a><\/strong> offers a resort-focused concept with multiple pools, a private beach lagoon and an expansive spa, just 30 minutes from the airport<\/p>\n\n\n\n View all our favourite hotels in Oahu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Good To Know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n O’ahu sits at the geographic and logistical heart of the Hawaiian archipelago, making it the easiest island from which to explore the rest of the chain. Moloka’i and Kaua’i are both around 30 minutes away, L\u0101na’i just 35 minutes, Maui 40 minutes and the Big Island 45 minutes, all served by frequent Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest departures from Honolulu International Airport throughout the day. O’ahu makes a natural starting or finishing point for a multi-island itinerary, with the convenience of direct international connections combined with easy onward access to whichever islands are calling. Within the island itself, Honolulu and Waik\u012bk\u012b are well-connected by car and a new rail line, while car remains the best way to reach the North Shore and the island’s quieter windward coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the visitor who wants wilderness, wonder, experiences, hiking and adventure, great waves eco-luxury<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Known as The Garden Isle, it’s the oldest and northernmost island in the Hawaiian chain. Known for emerald valleys, sharp mountain spires and jagged cliffs. Kaua’i resists development fiercely, so it’s ideal for those looking for a more sustainable luxury experience. Some parts of the island are only accessible by air or water. Here, you can kayak the Wailua River, snorkel on Po\u02bbip\u016b Beach, hike the trails of K\u014dke\u02bbe State Park, or go ziplining above Kaua\u02bbi’s lush valleys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Do Not Miss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ko’a Kea Resort on Poipu Beach<\/strong><\/a> offers a boutique experience entirely in keeping with the island’s quieter character. Sitting on Poipu Beach, one of the island’s sunniest stretches of coast, this intimate 121 room trades scale for atmosphere with a lagoon-style pool, a tiki bar, daily oceanfront yoga at sunrise and the sound of the Pacific from every room. Read our review of the Ko’a Kea Resort on Poipu Beach<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For those who want a larger resort experience, the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay<\/a><\/strong> pairs world-class wellness with some of the most cinematic views in all of Hawaii. The Bamford Wellness Spa, farm-to-table dining and a stunning infinity pool looking out over the curve of Hanalei Bay make it the natural choice for those who want sustainability and luxury in equal measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also on the sunny south shore, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa<\/a> <\/strong>offers the island’s most complete large-scale resort experience with 50 oceanfront acres of lush gardens, lagoon-style pools, a lazy river, six restaurants, including the celebrated Tidepools, and the award-winning Anara Spa with open-air treatment rooms rooted in traditional Hawaiian healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View all our favourite hotels in Kauai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Good To Know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kaua’i sits at the north-western end of the Hawaiian chain, and while it feels wonderfully removed from the rest of the world, it is more accessible than its wild landscape might suggest. O’ahu is just 30 minutes away by air, close enough for a day trip if needed. Maui and L\u0101na’i are around 1 hour 15 minutes and 1 hour 10 minutes, respectively, while Moloka’i is around 1 hour 5 minutes. All services depart from L\u012bhu’e Airport, which is compact, easy to navigate and around 25 minutes from the resort areas of Poipu in the south and around 45 minutes from the north shore. Kaua’i pairs beautifully with Maui or O’ahu as part of a two or three-island itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those who value seclusion and privacy, but still enjoy complete luxury<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n L\u0101na’i is unlike any other island in the archipelago, almost entirely privately owned and completely untouched. For a long time, it served as a pineapple plantation for the Dole Company and was then bought by billionaire Larry Ellison, who has improved the island’s infrastructure to create one of the world’s most unspoilt island getaways. Explore the island\u2019s historic town, L\u0101na\u2018i City, a short and scenic ride from the harbour, where you\u2019ll discover aloha within quaint shops and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do Not Miss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where To Stay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n L\u0101na’i is unique in Hawaii for having just two hotels, both Four Seasons, and both exceptional, but so different in character that many guests book a few nights at each. The Four Seasons Resort L\u0101na’i<\/a><\/strong> on M\u0101nele Bay sits right on the coast, with a clifftop infinity pool overlooking spinner dolphins and some of the finest snorkelling in the state just below. Offering impeccable service, beautiful rooms and direct access to Hulopoe Beach, widely regarded as one of Hawaii’s most pristine stretches of sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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