These days, when I’m thinking about the perfect vacation in Hawaiʻi, it involves somewhere I can put my toes in the sand, a place where I can feel pampered, where I can enjoy an oceanside massage complete with salty breezes, cocktails that fizz and foods that showcase the bounty of the island.
My recent
kamaʻāina (Hawai‘i resident) overnighter at the Fairmont Orchid resort on the Kohala Coast of Hawai‘i Island checked all the boxes for an idyllic stay. With rooms starting at just $199 and reduced resort fees for kamaʻāina, the price is right and the experience is worth much more: safe outdoor dining options, a sunset worthy of a hundred photos, 24-hour pool and Jacuzzi access, and plenty of on-site cultural activities and ocean sports to entertain the kids.