Guests of the Ritz Carlton Waikiki Beach become temporary residents of one of the island’s most distinguished addresses.The Ritz Carlton Waikiki Beach lobby. Photo courtesy of the hotel.The Ritz Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach guests aren't looking for traditional Hawaiian beach vacations. They use their home away from home as a lushly appointed base for all of their Oahu ...
Given that Mickey Mouse’s roots are in California, it’s no surprise where he chooses to spend his vacation: Hawaii.Sunrise at AulaniIn 2011, the Walt Disney Company opened its most ambitious resort not attached to a theme park. Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa lies on the island of Oahu.Many may assume they know what to expect of a ...
When you book your family vacations, do you intentionally create moments of play?Sitting under an umbrella beside a pool, I was enjoying the sensation of a wet swimsuit sticking to my skin, providing an air conditioner for my body in the Florida heat. The weight of a damp towel wrapped loosely around my legs and waist felt like ...
These 11 hotel cooking classes designed for children range from a few hours to a week's commitment. In more exotic destinations, the kitchen is an excellent place for easy cultural immersion and to pique children's curiosity and their appetites. Kids should learn to travel and cook well. The Grand Wailea is a Waldorf Astoria property known for some of the best family pools in Hawaii. ...
You know those stunning photographs with bungalows hovering over lucid turquoise waters, and you immediately think of paradise. But are tropical destinations like Bora Bora the best choices for families? The Four Seasons Bora Bora is on many bucket lists. My family and I live in Los Angeles, and— like most California families— Hawaii is a go-to destination for family ...
Our favorite family destination is Hawaii, and one of my family's top choices for Hawaiian travel is the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. We have visited the property a few times, and during one memorable visit in mid-December— before the holiday rush— we felt like it was our own private island paradise for the week.The hotel sent someone to ...