Hawaii is the 50th and most recent state to join the United States, situated in the central Pacific Ocean. An archipelago of 137 islands and atolls, Hawaii is renowned for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and rich Polynesian culture. The eight main islands — Oahu, Maui, Hawaii (Big Island), Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe — each offer a distinct personality and experience.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Hawaii's definitive luxury resort with three oceanfront pools, multiple award-winning restaurants, a 18-treatment-room spa, and flawless service. Spacious rooms with private lanais overlooking the Pacific. The gold standard for Hawaii luxury.
Halekulani Hotel
Waikiki's most elegant and intimate luxury hotel, with just 453 rooms and suites on the beachfront. The legendary orchid mosaic pool, La Mer French restaurant (Hawaii's finest), and legendary personalized service distinguish Halekulani from all competitors.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Ultra-exclusive bungalow and villa resort on the Big Island's Kohala Coast, set among volcanic lava with eight pools including a King's Pond snorkel pool in a natural lava basin. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course and exceptional privacy.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
A sprawling 50-acre resort on Kauai's Poipu coast with a lazy river pool, saltwater lagoon, and Anara Spa — consistently ranked among Hawaii's best. The lush grounds and Hawaiian architectural style feel authentically local.
Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort
The world's first science-based wellness resort, offering personalized health programs combining data-driven insights with Lanai's complete seclusion. Just 96 rooms on an island with no traffic lights. The ultimate Hawaii escape for those seeking transformation.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
La Mer at Halekulani
Hawaii's only AAA Five-Diamond restaurant. The neoclassical French menu draws on locally sourced Hawaii ingredients to create transcendent multi-course dining experiences with sweeping ocean views. Reservations essential.
Manta at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Stunning open-air oceanfront dining at the historic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, with expansive Pacific views and locally sourced Hawaii Regional Cuisine. The manta rays that feed at the resort's lights add a dramatic backdrop to evening dining.
Spago Maui at Four Seasons Wailea
Wolfgang Puck's flagship Hawaii outpost at Four Seasons Maui, bringing his signature California-meets-Pacific cuisine to an elegant beachfront setting. Fresh Hawaii seafood and produce elevate the classic Spago menu.
CanoeHouse at Mauna Lani
Elegant open-air dining on the Kohala Coast at sunset with panoramic ocean views. CanoeHouse pioneered Hawaii Regional Cuisine using locally grown ingredients and sustainable seafood, creating a distinctly Hawaiian fine dining identity.
CinCin Ristorante at Andaz Maui
Sophisticated beachfront Italian dining at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, featuring wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, fresh housemade pasta, and locally sourced Hawaii seafood in an elegant coastal setting.