Where to Stay in Hawaii

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Waikiki's legendary "House Befitting Heaven" — serene five-star luxury on the beach, the famous orchid pool, sunset mai tais at House Without a Key, and service that defines graciousness in the islands.

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The "Pink Palace of the Pacific" — Waikiki's flamingo-pink 1927 landmark, where Spanish-Moorish grandeur, a coconut grove heritage, and prime beachfront keep old-Hawaii glamour alive.

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Oahu's west-side luxury escape — Four Seasons polish on a calm Ko Olina lagoon, four pools, standout dining and spa, and resort serenity 40 minutes (and a world) from Waikiki's crowds.

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Maui's grandest playground — 40 oceanfront acres on Wailea Beach with the legendary nine-pool Wailea Canyon (slides, rapids, water elevator), a 50,000-sq-ft spa, and full Waldorf Astoria luxury.

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Maui's adults-only hideaway — an all-suite Relais & Chateaux retreat on a hillside above Wailea, with ocean-view suites, a celebrated treehouse dining experience, and honeymoon-grade tranquility.

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The Big Island's pinnacle — barefoot-luxury bungalows along the Kona-Kohala lava coast, seven pools including the fish-filled King's Pond, a Jack Nicklaus course, and Hawaii's most lauded resort service.

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Poipu's classic grand resort — 50 oceanfront acres of gardens, a famous multi-level pool complex with lagoons and a lazy river, saltwater swimming, Anara Spa, and timeless Hawaiian architecture on Kauai's sunny south shore.