With so many extraodinary resorts to choose from, planning your perfect Hawaii vacation can seem a bit overwhelming at times. So, the readers from Travel + Leisure magazine are here to help you out.
They recently voted for their favorite resorts for the magazine’s annual “World’s Best” awards using the following criteria: Rooms/facilities, location, service, restaurants/food, value. Optional: for business, for families, for romance, bars/nightlife, and design.
Not surprisingly, 15 luxurious Hawaii resorts made the cut. Here’s a look at the magazines “World’s Best” resorts in Hawaii:
1. Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea (score 92.95): In the magazines “Super Hall of Fame” for being on the list 20 years in a row
2. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai-Hawaii, the Big Island (score 92.00): In the magazines “Hall of Fame” for being on the list 10 years in a row
3. Halekulani-Oahu (score 91.69): In the magazine’s “Super Hall of Fame” for being on the list 20 years in a row
4. Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui (score 90.95): In the magazine’s “Hall of Fame” for being on the list 10 years in a row
5. Koa Kea Hotel and Resort-Kauai (score 90.83)
6. Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa-Oahu[/related] (score 90.80): First time on the list
7. Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay (score 88.30): In the magazine’s “Super Hall of Fame” for being on the list 20 years in a row
8. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel-Hawaii, the Big Island (score 87.43)
9. Fairmont, Orchid-Hawaii, the Big Island (score 87.26)
10. Kauai Marriott on Kalapaki Beach[/related] (score 86.78)
11. Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort-Maui (score 86.52): In the magazine’s “Super Hall of Fame” for being on the list 20 years in a row
12. Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows-Hawaii, the Big Island (score 85.74) In the magazine’s “Super Hall of Fame” for being on the list 20 years in a row
13. Westin Maui Resort and Spa (score 85.23)
14. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel-Hawaii, the Big Island (score 85.11)
15. Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort-Oahu (score 84.97)
When you book your next vacation through Hawaii Aloha Travel, ask about staying in one of these luxury resorts. Then, let our highly-skilled travel professionals take care of the details!
