One of my best vacations this past year was to Oahu, Hawaii with our 10 year-old grandson, Wyatt. First we stayed and explored around Waikiki and then checked into the Disney Aulani Resort where the experience is truly heaven for children. Less “Disney” and more “Hawaiian” in theme, we learned Read more…
Visitors to Maui quickly learn the Hawaiian words “Maui No Ka Oi” or “Maui is the best”! Here’s a list of Stellar Travel’s Top 10 Favorite Things to see and do: 1. Whale watching – some of the best Humpback whale watching in the world December-May 2. Snorkel Read more…
It’s hard to decide which Hawaiian Island is more beautiful. Whichever is your favorite, don’t miss these good reasons to visit Maui and to experience what’s new! Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort – Situated on a beach with access to great snorkeling, this new resort is upscale and eco-friendly. There Read more…
While visiting Maui I had the pleasure of staying at the Fairmont Kea Lani Resort in Wailea. The perfect place for family vacations; all rooms at the Kea Lani include separate bedrooms, allowing the adults to have a little privacy while the younger ones camp out on the sofa bed. Read more…
The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce its new reservation program for individuals and groups visiting Pearl Harbor. Reservations for the USS Arizona Memorial tour are now available online at www.Recreation.gov. In addition, the official USS Arizona Memorial audio tour and the new Passport to Pearl Harbor, which Read more…
Explore Oahu and Maui with unique itineraries created just for women on these fully escorted, small group tours. Bring a friend or make new ones, we can even match you with a roommate. Activities you’ll love with time to rest, relax and rejuvenate! Your Stellar Travel Advisor has details on Read more…
Congratulations to Star Noodle chef Sheldon Simeon for winning Food and Wine’s Northwest and Pacific Best New Chef. Born and raised on the Hawaiian Islands, Chef Sheldon meshes his Hawaiian background with Asian ingredients. “Sheldon’s intention of food are playful, fun takes on the classics. He is constantly experimenting and Read more…
In between lounging by our Serenity Pool and basking in the bliss of a Lomi Lomi massage, discover an array of wellness, athletic and cultural programs at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Enjoy the Maui Film Festival, playing tennis, surfing or cycling with pros. Contact your Stellar Travel Advisor Read more…
After a two and a half year permitting process, a three-month project to widen the shoreline from the west end of the Kuhio Beach wall, near the Duke Kahanamoku statue, to the Royal Hawaiian hotel will begin in the coming weeks. Sand will be pumped off shore and “returned” to Read more…
Our friends at the Four Seasons Hualalai stopped by yesterday to give us an update. The new adults only pool sounds fantastic! They were also kind enough to share with us one of their most popular recipes from the Hualalai restaurant, Pahu i’a for Keahole Lobster. This is a great Read more…