Honolulu | warm weather winter getaway

Waikiki Beach panoramic shot — double click for full size

Dreaming of a warm weather winter getaway? Does the dirty snow, grey skies, and cold temperatures of winter get you down? Honolulu is one of many antidotes to your winter problem. It is the destination in Hawaii with the most non-stops flights from cities in the US, Canada, and even Asia. And here are the two best vacation spots near Honolulu.

The Kahala Resort is just 15 minutes away from Waikiki Beach with its restaurants, shopping, and night life... and those 15 minutes make all the difference. Enjoy a secluded beach in a luxurious five-star resort with gorgeous guest rooms, play golf next door, and even swim with the dolphins, if that's something you'd enjoy. I've stayed twice and wish I were at The Kahala right now! The resort offers complimentary scheduled shuttles from Kahala to Waikiki to shop and dine, so you get the best of both worlds!

For a complimentary daily buffet breakfast for two, book through your Virtuoso travel consultant. You'll also receive a $100 spa credit and room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability.

If you prefer the hectic excitement of Waikiki Beach, Halekulani is where you'll want to stay. It is a secluded resort at one end of this world-famous beach (at the far left of the panoramic picture above). My clients have raved about the service at Halekulani, and it's convenient to shopping and night life. As with any of the 975 Virtuoso hotels and resorts world-wide, your best deal at Halekulani is to book through your Virtuoso travel consultant for a room upgrade at the time of booking, daily buffet breakfast for two, and $75 resort credit.


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