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      Forbes Travel Guide Stories

      Destinations, Hotels, Spas

      Top Places To Stay In Hawaii
      By Correspondent Jaydine Sayer

      November 19, 2012

      Beautiful beaches, tropical forests, dramatic bluffs and picturesque hidden coves — Hawaii has it all. And while the all-natural surroundings are reason enough to visit, the best resorts that dot the islands offer another one: flawless luxury in a true tropical paradise. Here are Forbes Travel Guide’s picks for the top places to stay in Hawaii:

      The St. Regis Princeville Resort

      Located on a bluff overlooking Hanalei Bay on Kauai, this 23-acre, Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star resort feels at once opulent and laid-back. Rooms have views of the bay, the ocean or the cliffs through huge windows, as well as custom furniture, marble bathrooms and a contemporary Hawaiian design scheme. The Four-Star Halele’a Spa (it means “house of joy”) features exotic treatments such as a seaweed-leaf body wrap and a traditional lomi lomi massage.

      Halekulani

      At this Four-Star Waikiki Beach resort, you can stay in a suite designed by Vera Wang or opt for any of the other high-style guest rooms that have deep soaking tubs, large lanais and nightly treats of Halekulani’s own chocolates. La Mer, the Four-Star onsite restaurant, serves fine French fare and has majestic ocean views.

      The Kahala Hotel & Resort

      Posh light-colored rooms, four restaurants and a sprawling spa (book the warm pohaku stone massage) are why this Four-Star resort has been a favorite on Oahu since 1964. While the resort has an open and airy feel, loads of activities and a secluded white-sand beach, the biggest draw may be the chance to swim with the dolphins residing in the resort’s private lagoon.

      Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

      Located on the Big Island, this Five-Star resort features exactly the type of authentic Hawaiian vibe people travel so far to experience — it blends into its natural setting with palm-draped private bungalows, pools carved from black lava rock and guest rooms dressed in natural materials like bamboo and stone. The tricked-out spa has a grass yoga courtyard, a climbing wall, a sand volleyball court and fitness options galore (think hiking, kickboxing and water aerobics).

      The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

      This Four-Star Maui hotel sits on 54 acres, removed from the hectic beach scene without being too far from it (a quick shuttle whisks guests to the white-sand shore). Airy guest rooms feature grand views of the Pacific Ocean and island-inspired touches such as large lanais, Hawaiian artwork and pineapple print motifs. The spa, too, has treatments inspired by ancient Hawaiian traditions, such as a pineapple papaya body scrub and an intense lomi lomi massage.

      Photos Courtesy of Landmark Hotels Group and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide

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