Travel Escort: Oahu, Hawaii
Where to stay, dine, shop, and relax on Hawaii’s most-visited island.
If it’s been too long since you felt the sand between your toes and the ocean breeze in your hair, the island of Oahu offers everything you need for the perfect holiday!
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa
www.moana-surfrider.com
Nothing beats a holiday with your girlfriends — the perfect opportunity to catch up and wind down. Moana Surfrider, A Westin
Resort & Spa, offers a truly unique escape and an opportunity to have fun, relax and enjoy time with friends whether you leave the hotel or not!
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Located in the heart of Waikiki, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, also known as the “First Lady of Waikiki”, was the premiere hotel built in Waikiki in 1901, when it was once a quiet backwater area dotted with the summer residences of Hawaiian royalty and wealthy residents. While maintaining its elegant ambiance and Hawaiian sense of place, the historic hotel has been renewed with modern amenities.
The hotel’s spacious guestrooms offer breathtaking ocean views, while providing a setting (and view) designed for inspiration. Featuring Westin’s signature Heavenly Beds and spa products, each room also provides a 32″ LCD TV, complimentary Royal Kona coffee and select Tazo Teas, refrigerators and well-appointed granite baths and private balconies.
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Revitalize the mind, nourish the body and feed the soul at Moana Lani Spa. As the signature wellness destination in the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Moana Lani Spa melds ancient Hawaiian healing traditions with innovative spa rituals for a truly transformative experience. Spend a day relaxing in this exceptional destination, which rests on the natural healing spring, ‘Apuakehau. Moana Lani also features a manicure and pedicure area, an exclusive product retail area on both the spa level and hotel lobby level, and a new 24-hour state-of-the-art WestinWORKOUT® fitness center that is free of charge to hotel guests.
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From traditional Hawaiian cuisine and contemporary island favourites to fresh seafood and American classics, a variety of award-winning options are available to satisfy the most discerning palates.
Veranda at the Beachhouse offers a delightful breakfast buffet and scrumptious ala carte choices to start the day. At midday, veranda at the beachhouse’s Victorian tradition of “Afternoon Tea” under the historic banyan tree invites guests to indulge in a variety of tropical tea blends accompanied by a selection of delicious finger sandwiches, scones and delicate pastries to refresh their mind, body and spirit.
Beachhouse at the Moana is in a class of its own, having started a new era of elegant oceanfront dining and modern-classic cuisine with the finest quality steaks, freshest seafood and vibrant island-inspired cuisine created with Hawaii’s freshest ingredients brought from farm to table. Set against the backdrop of the Moana’s unforgettable Beaux-Arts architecture, beachhouse offers a tranquil, serene steakhouse setting paired with impeccable culinary classics.
The Beach Bar rests on the sands of Waikiki Beach, tucked under the shade of the Moana Surfrider’s historic banyan tree. Gentle island breezes caress, and soft ocean sounds soothe at this open air lounge, replete with local-style appetizers and rhythmic melodies by Hawaii’s top musicians. Complete with a scenic ocean view, the menu includes fresh pupus, salad and fruit, sandwiches complimented by a wide range of cocktails.
Vintage 1901 offers wine lovers with an opportunity to taste a variety of wines recommended and paired by the hotel’s sommelier. Vintage 1901 menu features several selections of 2 oz. wine trios specifically chosen to enhance the flavors and characteristics of beachhouse at the moana dishes. The varieties of flights include red, white, rose, dessert, and sparkling wines.
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Grab your SPF and get poolside! Moana Surfrider offers a sun and sand experience exclusive to guests of Moana Surfrider at Moana Beach and poolside cabanas are available exclusive to hotel guests. And because no girls’ trip is complete without a shopping day, Moana Surfrider is perfectly located in walking distance to the most premier shopping in Waikiki and just minutes from the International Market Place and T-Galleria.
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Overlooking Moana’s exclusive beach, the Beach Club offers enhanced guest services that feature Superfood inspired cuisine. Enjoy a daily deluxe continental breakfast, snacks and beverages throughout the day, and delectable evening appetizers with your choice of beer and house wine. Premium wines are available for purchase. While on vacation or on business, the Beach Club provides a soothing oceanfront setting for you to relax and rejuvenate while nourishing the mind, body and spirit.
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort
www.royal-hawaiian.com
Attention, foodies! The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, is packed with uniquely sensational culinary offerings. The “Pink Palace of the Pacific” is one of the world’s elite collection of hotels for luxury and romance and also a world class destination for food, glorious food. From traditional Hawaiian cuisine and contemporary island favourites to fresh seafood and American classics, you’ll find plenty of options to satisfy your every craving.
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The inspiring and distinctive character of The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is known throughout the world as a destination of unparalleled romance and luxury. The distinctive architecture and its rosy hue remain, as do the elegant details nod to the hotel’s storied past. However, 21st-century upgrades seamlessly meld with the thoughtfully chosen, classic design elements, creating a decidedly chic atmosphere that is still captivatingly Hawaiian.
This historic oceanfront resort features 528 rooms, including 33 suites with 18 situated oceanfront. The newly designed guestrooms feature vintage koa seating, exotic furnishings, historic photographs, and other indigenous objects d’art. Bathroom floors and shower stalls of sable-colored stone are coupled with dark stained millwork that is both exotic and contemporary.
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Abhasa Spa utilizes Hawaii’s natural healing environment, promoting the ultimate in beauty and rejuvenation. Featuring natural and organic treatments to relax and heal the body, mind and spirit, aromatherapy to shiatsu and body wraps, Abhasa pampers and soothes every individual’s need with traditional Hawaiian, Japanese, Swedish, and other forms of treatments from around the world.
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The Surf Lanai is an upscale, outdoor beachside café located alongside the pool and offers al fresco breakfast and lunch service. The menu features classic dishes with tropical accents presented in a refreshing manner utilizing the freshest farm-to-table ingredients and artisan baked goods.
Azure Restaurant, an oceanfront, dinner-only space is illuminated by candlelight, a mother-of-pearl mosaic wall, and accented by plush banquettes and pillows. Serving only the freshest fruits de mer, from ahi to onaga, Azure’s menus highlight locally caught fish selected each morning at daybreak from the Hawaii fish auction and prepared in a high-heat aromatic roasting oven or innovative Hawaiian style served with bright tropical flavors.
No visit to The Royal Hawaiian would be complete without having a tropical drink at the world-famous Mai Tai Bar – a sumptuous newly revamped space with a panoramic view of Diamond Head and the shimmering ocean. Nightly entertainment (Tues. – Sun. 6 – 10 p.m.), provided by Hawaii’s most talented musicians, makes this venue a favorite among visitors and locals alike.
The Royal Hawaiian Bakery is a one-stop confectionary located on the resort’s Coconut Lanai offering everything from The Royal Hawaiian’s famous banana bread, coffee cake, croissants, along with classic freshly baked desserts by Executive Pastry Chef Carolyn Portuondo.
A Royal Hawaiian Luau, Aha Aina offers a unique culinary menu and cultural show on The Royal Hawaiian’s Ocean Lawn, to pay homage to Helumoa with a modern interpretation of the traditional Hawaiian feast called A Royal Hawaiian Luau, Aha Aina.
If you haven’t had enough, fresh, flavourful culinary creations by Chef Colin Hazama are offered 24 hours a day in the comfort of guest rooms through room service.
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Guests have the opportunity to discover something new each day at The Royal Hawaiian by taking part in and learning various cultural activities such as hula lessons, hula therapy, coconut demonstration, ukulele lessons, lauhala basket making, Hawaiian quilting, lei making, and yoga.
For those looking for the ultimate beach experience in Waikiki, the Beach Boy Valet service will provide an assigned “beach boy” to attend to a hotel guest for up to six hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The beach boy will personally instruct the guest in surfing, canoe riding, sailing, walking/touring along the beach, or just “talking story.” And your personal beach boy will not only arrange, carry and prepare and the equipment needed for the choice of activity, but will take photos throughout the day of all activities.
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The Royal Hawaiian Suite pampers guests with a taste of royalty, paired with Hawaiian comfort. The Suite provides an elegant one-of-a-kind experience for guests looking to be treated with gracious amenities and spectacular views of Waikiki Beach. Charmingly accented with pink schemes to reflect the iconic hotel, and silver and blue color-schemes to echo the Pacific Ocean, guests will marvel in spacious, ornately sophisticated, and well-appointed features including a sizable living room that’s perfect for gatherings, a separate dining area with a wet bar, two bedrooms with king beds, and two full-size bathrooms. The Royal Hawaiian Suite is ideal for luxury island living, family gatherings, and intimate business meetings.
Sheraton Waikiki
www.sheraton-waikiki.com
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, a professional getaway or any holiday that has feeling festive, the Sheraton Waikiki is the perfect destination to celebrate your memorable event in style.
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Boasting unparalleled views of Waikiki’s white-crested waves, each of Sheraton Waikiki’s rooms offer lanai’s offering views of the beach, the Ko’olau Mountains with their majestic silhouettes or Honolulu’s whirling constellation of city lights.
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Conveniently located in the Sheraton Waikiki, Spa Khakara by Abhasa will provide a fresh, organic ambiance along with soothing spa treatments and aromatherapy experiences to nurture rejuvenation and relaxation. The 6,000 square foot spa will feature elegant woodwork accents with organic elements to complement the contemporary ambiance and facilities of the Sheraton Waikiki.
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From casual oceanfront lunches to a fiery rum-flavored feast to farm fresh ingredients and local recipes, you will never hunger for options at the Sheraton Waikiki.
Honolulu’s favorite hotspot for tapas, tastings and libations, RumFire has redefined the bar scene. Located on the beach in Waikiki, this chic ultra-lounge is now home to a one-of-a-kind Hawaiian fusion menu called “Pacific Rim of Fire” cuisine, also known as “Social Comfort Food.” RumFire serves lunch and dinner daily.
Inspired by the “food fair” of plantation tables in Hawaii 130 years ago that brought on an influx of ethnic cuisine, Kai Market celebrates the traditional Hawaiian meal which consists of various fresh seafood and exotic fruits to the many dishes that inspired generations of Hawaiians. Rather than submitting to a single style, Kai Market offers delicacies from many cultures with a local touch to make them truly Hawaiian.
If you’re celebrating poolside, you can order light, healthy fare from The Edge of Waikiki – Waikiki’s hottest new pool bar serving artisan sandwiches and many other delicious flavors from the islands. The menus items at the Edge have all been created with a farm-to-table concept inspired by the amazing flavors variety of the many cultural foods that the Sheraton Waikiki has incorporated into its award-winning food and beverage outlets.
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Helumoa Playground is a first-of-its-kind “superpool” featuring two fresh water swimming pools, a 15-foot high by 70-foot long water slide, a staging area for outdoor functions, two large whirlpools with sweeping views of Waikiki Beach, and an interactive fountain area for kids. The Playground also offers chaise water sunning benches and a pool hut where guests may borrow towels and purchase pool goods including sun products, inflatable floatation devices and toys.
Sheraton Waikiki also boasts Waikiki’s first Infinity Edge pool, situated mere feet above the ocean level, creating a mirage effect where guests in the pool perceive the pool and ocean to seamlessly be bound into one body of water. This new adult-only pool presents a sophisticated, upscale atmosphere that will offer a relaxing and defining guest experience.
Sheraton Waikiki also offers hotel guests the opportunity to relax and enjoy activities such as surfing, outrigger canoe surfing, snorkeling expeditions, scuba diving and sailing catamaran charters, all which can be arranged through the hotel concierge.
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The Leahi Club Lounge is perched 30 floors above the world’s most famous beach and offers panoramic views of Waikiki Beach and the Waikiki skyline. In addition to lounge seating and a buffet line area, Leahi also offers a media center with flat panel televisions, a mini Link@Sheraton area with computer work stations, an executive boardroom for up to 12 persons, a state-of-the-art sound system, and high-speed wireless internet access throughout. Lounge amenities include concierge staff services, complimentary newspapers and magazines, delicious island-style continental and hot breakfast offerings and daily special Hawaiian-style hors de oeuvres and complimentary wine and beer. The entire Leahi Club Lounge area offers a seating capacity of 138 persons, and is open to group buyouts.
Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club
www.marriott.com
Located on a lagoon, just half an hour from the excitement of Honolulu, Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club offers a secluded hideaway within a beautifully landscaped, gated community ideal for a family vacation.
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Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club offers a range of accommodations to suit your needs, from stylish guest rooms to expansive villas. Whether you choose a well-appointed guest room or an elegant villa, you’ll be thrilled with the stylish details and contemporary amenities that await you. For a modern, sophisticated home away from home, villas showcase fully equipped kitchens so you to prepare meals during your stay, along with washer/dryers, as well as magnificent master suites with king beds and oversized tubs in the bathroom.
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Located in the resort, Spa by the Sea at Ko Olina provides a quiet oasis, where the focus is on your relaxation and wellbeing. Indulge in a massage or spa treatment, and explore our soothing packages.
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Enjoy the oceanfront setting, American cuisine, and casual dining experience at Longboards Bar & Grill, featuring signature island cocktails, Hawaiian-style appetizers, sandwiches and delicious entrees.
Offering Italian seafood & steak and featuring the finest, freshest ingredients from Hawaii and around the world. Longhi’s Restaurant serves prime steaks, fresh Island fish, pastas and lobsters in a spectacular open air atmosphere with ocean views.
Nai’a Pool Bar features refreshing island-style cocktails, popular beers and your other favourite beverages. Lounge by the pool while soaking up the sun as they serve you everything you need to truly unwind and enjoy your vacation.
Take an evening journey through the South Pacific Islands with a dinner buffet & extravagant show at Fia Fia -Polynesian Dinner Show on Tuesday evenings.
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Play a round of golf at Ko Olina Golf Club, a challenging 18-hole course built in 1990 by renowned golf course architect Ted Robinson. Typical of his designs, Ko Olina Golf Club features exceptional water features, multi-tiered greens, large landing areas, and a moderate length which makes it perfect for beginners and experts alike. www.koolinagolf.com
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Perfect for families, Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club offers a range of accommodations from 2 and 3 bedroom Villas to Penthouse Guest Rooms.
Prince Waikiki
www.princewaikiki.com
Prince Waikiki offers newly redesigned guest rooms, distinctive island cuisine, artful lobby and new signature infinity pool along with golfing at Hawaii Prince Golf Club, making for a memorable golf vacation.
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Prince Waikiki’s spacious, modernized guestrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with expansive views that open and invite tropical breezes into the entire room. Marble bathrooms feature separate showers and bathtubs, as well as signature, locally sourced amenities made by Kauai-based Malie Organics. Hand-painted Nai‘o flowers on room walls evoke native flora that once adorned this bountiful coastline, just as colors and textures throughout the room and hotel have been purposefully designed to conjure the sun, sand and sea that surrounds our oceanfront Waikiki hotel.
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The Prince Waikiki pool and whirlpool provide the perfect oasis, a place to escape and immerse in sweeping ocean views and mesmerizing sunsets. The new infinity pool and ocean merge while the hotel’s personalized poolside service helps everyday life vanish into the horizon. For the ultimate private retreat, pool side Cabanas overlooking the Pacific are available.
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100 Sails Restaurant & Bar is the perfect gathering spot in Waikiki to watch the sun sink into the sea while sampling handcrafted cocktails or a hand-picked beer and wine selections on tap at the bar. Enjoy small plates of island cuisine or indulge in our expansive, signature restaurant buffet. Intimate gatherings and special occasions can enjoy an exclusive view in the 100 Sails’ private dining room.
Downstairs, treat yourself to sushi perfection at the first U.S. location of the famous Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo. Poolside, our Hinana Bar brings refreshment to you while soaking in ocean views from our infinity pool. In the hotel’s relaxing indoor and outdoor lobby lounges, enjoy Honolulu Coffee Company’s light bites and the inimitable taste and aroma of artisan Kona coffee.
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Hawaii Prince Golf Club’s three interchangeable nines create a variety of playing experiences for all skill levels. Designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, the long verdant fairways of Ewa Beach are lined with 90 white sand bunkers and 10 picturesque lakes that protect the manicured greens, making for a memorable golf vacation.
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For discerning guests, enjoy spacious, modernized accommodations with enhanced amenities and personalized services in the all new Prince Waikiki Club Rooms, located on the highest floors. An exclusive sanctuary of comfort and relaxation for those looking for generously appointed rooms with sweeping views, this is a must! While staying in a Prince Waikiki Club Room, guest have private access to the Club Lounge, a signature experience exclusive only to guests staying in Club Level rooms. This private lounge offers an array of complimentary culinary presentations and a dedicated team ensuring personalized concierge services.
The Laylow, Autograph Collection
www.laylowwaikiki.com
If you’re looking for an urban oasis in Waikiki, The Laylow, Autograph Collection offers the perfect spot where midcentury modern style meets present-day Hawaiian charm.
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The Laylow, Autograph Collection, is a secluded oasis in Waikiki, where laying low is raised to an art form. Each spacious, stylishly appointed room, offers a private balcony and king bed, a high-tech entertainment system that connects to your device and a dog bed, bowl and treats if you’re traveling with your pooch!
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Stick close to the sumptuous comforts of the hotel and lounge poolside at the hotel’s ultimate amenity. A temperature-controlled, saltwater oasis, the pool features cabanas, day-beds and inpool chaises – the perfect spot for a tiki drink. With lush greenery, lounge seating and teak accents, the hotel even offers complimentary shave ice poolside!
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A hidden gem, Hideout is the place for a fresh take on local grinds inside or out on a laid-back lanai. With something to please every appetite, Hideout’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are carefully curated with fresh fish, local fruits and vegetables, and Pacific Rim inspired appetizers.
Whenever you’re ready for a beverage, the open-air bar shakes up the vintage tiki joint with modern cocktail know-how for a signature mix of classic and classy, accompanied by live entertainment nightly.
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The International Market Place, located next door to The Laylow, Autograph Collection, is a historic landmark that’s been reimagined as a world-class shopping Mecca. With the swaggiest brands, chef-driven eateries, free hula shows, and sights you won’t find in any other shopping center in the world – like a 130 year-old banyan tree planted by a Hawaiian monarch – there are worse ways to spend a few hours.
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Book the Ho‘okipa Level, which includes complimentary light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages daily.
Waikiki Parc
www.waikikiparc.com
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Waikiki Parc is an urban hotel in a celebrated, resort destination providing you with easy access to outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping, restaurants, and our renowned beaches. As one of the finest boutique hotels, Waikiki Parc brings you closer to all that Honolulu offers.
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Proud to support Hawaiian art, and the breadth of culture that flourishes on Oahu, Honolulu’s finest galleries are part of Waikiki Parc’s offerings. Your Waikiki Parc key card allows automatic and complimentary access to the Bishop Museum, Honolulu Museum of Art and the Spalding House at the Honolulu Museum of Art.
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Located in the lobby level, Parc AM offers a daily breakfast buffet with both hot and cold American fare and Japanese breakfast options. Mingle with other guests and meet the staff on Fridays while you sip on Parc Wines and enjoy hors d’oeuvres amid the art in the lobby.
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Each morning, Parc Active is offered complimentary to guests with fitness or exercise classes including yoga, Chi Gong – Tai Chi and Latin Dance. If you’re looking for an adventure, Waikiki Parc has partnered with the Hans Hedemann Surf School so you can experience Waikiki surf lessons from the island’s best instructors, or choose individualized paddleboard lessons on Waikiki.
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Book an ocean view room overlooking the Pacific with a modern, elegant design and plantation shutters that frame the views, for a bright, airy feel. Each room has either one king-sized bed or two double beds, with European-style bedding. A modern wood credenza with beveled marble and glass finish provides ample storage and space for luggage.
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