Hale Ikena Nui Bed and Breakfast
Address: 3957 Ulualii Street Kalaheo, Hawaii 96741 View Map It hadn’t been a good year money-wise, but we had promised each other last year that we would take a break and take that Kauai vacation that had been lingering around in our brains for the last decade or so. We looked at Kauai hotel options, and decided that the Hale Ikena Nui fit our budgets and our attitudes. This is no place if you crave excitement and non-stop activity,... [Read more]
Aloha Lani Bed & Breakfast
Address: 6204 Helena Lane Kapaa, HI 96746 View Map This was a break or a retreat for me, so this was not like the usual Kauai vacations I’ve taken in the past. I did look over Kauai hotels, but decided I needed a break from the stresses of day to day, and I decided to look into the Aloha Lanai Bed & Breakfast. Normally, I’m not a big fan of bed and breakfasts, because I want to be able to be somewhat anonymous, and most don’t... [Read more]
The Sugar Beach Resort
Address: 2511 S. Kihei Rd, Kihei, Maui, Hawaii 96753 View Map We wanted a romantic Maui vacation. We had been to some of the other islands and to Mexico, but we had seen the Sugar Beach Resort one time while driving in South Maui, and decided to stay at this cute little Maui hotel. Tommy wasn’t so sure. He wanted a big, active place. I wanted location. I won. I don’t always win, but I wen through all the Maui hotels and this... [Read more]
Paki Maui Resort
Address: 3615 Lower Honoapiilani Road Lahaina, HI 96761-9398 View Map Our Maui vacation was the best one we ever took. We went with Jose and Maria, and they had picked the Paki Maui. We let them do the picking, because this was their fourth Maui vacation and they knew Maui hotels. We both got ocean front rooms and had a great time. Jose and Maria spent most of their day just hanging by the pool or at the beach. The beach was close by, and... [Read more]
Maui Eldorado Resort
Address: 2661 Kekaa Drive, Kaanapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii, 96761-1933 View Map We went to visit Chuck and Nancy the the Maui Eldorado. It was our third Maui trip and vacation and their first. We got to the Eldorado and it was much nicer the the place were were staying. I was glad they didn’t take our recommendation for a Maui hotel; otherwise they might not come back. They met us and showed us around their unit. Chuck and I played golf... [Read more]
Aina Nalu Resort
Address: 660 Wainee Street, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761 View Map We wanted to stay in Lahaina for our trip, for our Maui vacation. We decided to stay at the Aina Nalu. It’s the only Maui hotel in Lahaina that is a Maui condo hotel. Which was fine with us. This was just up are alley, as we liked the convenience of cooking our own food once and awhile. The Aina Nalu is a short distance from the waterfront. It’s also close to Fort Street,... [Read more]
Napili Kai Beach Resort
Address: 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road Lahaina, HI 96761 View Map Jana and I decided to take a break. She wanted to go to Hawaii and I wanted to go somewhere else. It was her birthday coming up, though, and I decided that a Maui vacation wouldn’t be so bad, so that’s where we went. Jana researched all the Maui hotels that she liked, but in the end it was our budget — or lack of– that made the decision for us. Not that... [Read more]
St. John’s Episcopal Church Maui Retreat
Address: 8992 Kula Hwy. Kula, Hawaii 96790 View Map I had lost my job, and was at a loss as to what to do, so I thought I would go someplace that I really like to decide what to do with the next few years of my life. This would not be a Maui vacation with a nice Maui hotel. That didn’t seem right. I needed to do something serious with my time, as my funds were limited. The Retreat house at St. John’s Episcopal Church was available... [Read more]
Heavenly Hana Retreat
When the boss announced that we were going to be taking a Maui vacation, we were all excited. We knew were going to go to Maui, and had looked at a lot of Maui hotels, but when she announced that this would be a retreat, we were kind of disappointed. We all had in mind things we wanted to do, so when we got the link for Heavenly Hana, we weren’t sure what to think. I was planning on golfing most mornings, so I was upset, too. But I... [Read more]
Ala Kukui Retreat in Hana
Address: 4224 Hana Highway Hana, Maui View Map Gina had just started taking yoga and was really in love with the idea of becoming a yoga instructor, so for our Maui vacationwe decided to go to Ala Kukui, which is not a Maui hotel but a retreat center in Hana. She and her yoga study group all decided to go, and I went along. This was quite a different Maui vacation for me. There were twelve people that went, but not all stayed at Ala Kukui.... [Read more]
ResortQuest Aloha Beach Hotel
Address: 3-5920 Kuhio Highway Kapaa, HI 96746 View Map On the east coast of Kauai, a newly renovated hotel stands by the ocean front. The ResortQuest Aloha Beach Hotel has improved its amenities to make your Hawaii vacation even more amazing. Every guest gets to enjoy wonderful views as they wake up in their rooms each morning. Start your day as views of the gardens and the ocean greet you as soon as you open your eyes. With rooms accommodating... [Read more]
Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows
Address: 2253-B Poipu Road, East Entrance Koloa, Hawaii 96756 View Map On the shores of Poipu Beach, undeniably one of the best beaches in the island of Kauai in Hawaii, stands the peaceful retreat of the Castle Kiahuna Plantation and Beach Bungalows. This resort offers condominium rentals for Hawaii visitors on their Hawaii vacation who want to experience a calm and serene stay. If you want adventure, the Kiahuna Plantation will be able... [Read more]
Lanikai Resort
Address: 390 Papaloa Road Kapaa, Hawaii 96746 View Map If you’d like to enjoy Hawaii while still getting your privacy on your Hawaii vacation, then come and stay at the Lanikai Resort at the island of Kauai. Enjoy the sights and attractions that Kauai and the Lanikai Resort have to offer. Take a dip in the freshwater swimming pool or have your own grill fest at the dozens of barbecue areas at the resort. Visit the Coconut Plantation Marketplace... [Read more]
Maui Retreat
Address: 610 Huelo Rd Haiku, HI 96708 View Map Our stay at the Eco House of the Kahua Institutute was probably the most unique Maui vacation that we ever took. We had looked at all the Maui hotels and decided that we needed something different, so we looked into the Kahua Institue. A professor friend had stayed there at one time. We arrived and were really surprised. Most of our Maui vacations has been staying at the typical Maui hotel,... [Read more]
Pono Kai Resort
Address: 4-1250 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746 View Map In the small town of Kapaa in the island of Kauai, Hawaii, a hotel stands to give you the best Hawaii vacation you’ve ever had. The Pono Kai Resort is a 12-acre beachfront retreat where paradise awaits the Hawaii visitor. Situated in the island of Kauai, visitors will be treated to perfect sunsets, untouched tropical beaches, majestic mountains and the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. The... [Read more]
Kolealea Agricultural Center
The Agriculture School –or “Ag School” — here in Chicago decided to look at the study of agriculture in different regions of the country, and was looking at Malamalama Farm & Center in Maui for an extended trip. I thought it was a good idea, and voted to go. The final tally took a long time to get counted, but in the end we decided to go. This would be the first Maui vacation for just about everybody, so we decided... [Read more]
Sheraton Kauai Resort
Address: 2440 Hoonani Rd Koloa, HI 96756 View Map By the famous Poipu Beach at the island of Kauai, you will find a Garden Isle hotel perfect for your Hawaii vacation. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Kauai mountains on every side, Sheraton Kauai Resort stands to give the Hawaii visitor the beauty of its islands. Upon arrival at the Sheraton Kauai Resort, be greeted with a unique arrival gift from the resort that marks... [Read more]
Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
Address: 4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue, Hawaii, 96766 View Map If you want to stay at a hotel that offers something for everyone on your Hawaii vacation, then come stay at the Hilton Kauai Beach Resort. Whether you’re bringing your family along to Hawaii or you’re a businessman on convention or a sports buff taking advantage of the numerous sports activities in Hawaii or the couple who want to spend time together, the Hilton... [Read more]
Aliomanu Palms at Anahola
Address: 4880 Aliomanu Road Anahola, HI 96703 View Map It was our travel agent who told us about Aliomanu Palms. She had once stayed there with some friends, so we decided to take her up on the suggestion, even though we know she was being paid a commission. We were taking our first Kauai vacation and really didn’t know too much about Hawaii hotels and Kauai hotels in particular. We were also going with my first cousin, Trent, and... [Read more]
Best Western Plantation Hale Suites
Address: 484 Kuhio Hwy Kapaa, Kauai, 96746 View Map Between Poipu Beach and Princeville at the island of Kauai, on the scenic Royal Coconut Coast stands the Best Western Plantation Hale Suites. Its plantation style one-bedroom suite hotel is your home away from home on your Hawaii vacation. The suites feature all the things you want to return to after a hectic day enjoying the adventures of Hawaii. The air-conditioned one-bedroom suites... [Read more]
