HotelChatter - HAWAII

K`oa Keas Beds Could Tame Our Bed-Hopping Ways

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-08-18T11:12:45-05:00

We admit it, we’ve slept around with the best of them: Frette and Sferra Bro.; Bellino and Dwell; Egyptian; Turkish. We’ve had no qualms getting horizontal with them, especially when they bring a high thread count to the bedroom.

Despite all our one night stands (and extended stays on occasion), we've gotta say, we think K`oa Kea Hotel & Resort at Po’ipū Beach is onto something with their custom beds.

MC Hammer Renews His Vows at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-07-23T17:25:37-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/Turtle_Bay_Resort.JPG" class="top"> Hammertime happened right here! Were island-hopping around Hawaii this week for a few assignments, and stopped by <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Turtle+Bay+Resort/local/476">Turtle Bay Resort</a> on Oahus North Shore to do a quick tour of the hotel. The 880-acre property is a real stunner with five miles of perfectly uncrowded coastline. If we gave a rats ass about golf we're sure we'd be impressed by the Arnold and Fazio pro golf courses, but sadly, the sport is lost on us. But, as an Oahu wedding or honeymoon destination, Turtle Bay Resort is one of the best. Thats why MC Hammer (a.k.a. Stanley Burrell) decided to have an impromptu vow renewal with his wife of more than 23 years during a recent

Is the Grand Wailea Resort Like Las Vegas, But for Kids?

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-07-06T15:11:15-05:00

Upon hearing that Grand Wailea Resort just threw down $50M for upgrades and renovations, we wanted to give the property a quick before and after look-see while recently in Maui – especially since we were shacked up right next door at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.

We should have heeded our gut instinct to steer clear after watching a bajillion screaming kids bouncing and jumping off an oversized inflatable slide in the water directly in front of Grand Wailea Resort. Ick. We asked around and this air-filled atrocity doesn’t actually belong to Grand Wailea Resort; it’s simply a noisy eye sore that disturbs the hotel’s waterfront views. The kids l-o-v-e it.

We Go Cuckoo for Pupus at The Fairmont Kea Lanis New Luana Lounge

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-07-02T17:03:14-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/26601/luana_lounge.jpg" class="top"> Our most memorable childhood meals were bite sized delights served on a beverage napkin with frilly toothpicks, so its no wonder we swoon for the pupu. These island-style hors doeuvres are a staple of Hawaiian luaus and happy hours, every bit as much as the Mai Tai, Piña Colada, Blue Hawaii, and Lava Flow. <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Fairmont+Kea+Lani+Maui/ian/128275">The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui</a> celebrates the pupu at its new <a href="http://www.fairmont.com/kealani/GuestServices/Restaurants/LuanaLounge.htm">Luana Lounge</a>. (Luana is the Hawaiian word meaning to be at leisure, enjoy pleasant surroundings, to live in comfort and ease.) The new lobby bar features a new theme, new menu, new bar, new décor and new furnishings that create a more authentically local ambiance. We love all the new

Coming Soon: The Most Scenic Place to Take a Dip in Wailea

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-06-23T14:45:37-05:00

<![CDATA[ <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/serenity_pool_2.JPG" class="top">We just spent a ridiculously relaxing week on Maui but we were able to do some hotel snooping while we there. We have oodles to report on the Hawaii hotel scene, but at this very moment, were most excited about the July 10th debut of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Four+Seasons+Maui/local/23"> Four Seasons Resort Maui at Waileas</a> new infinity-edged swimming pool. When we site inspected the hard hat area hole in the ground this past weekend, it looked like it had a ways to go, but Director of Marketing, Mark Simon told us that after several deadline extensions, whats being dubbed as the "Serenity Pool" would finally be ready for hotel guests right after the 4th of July holiday weekend. We