If you\u2019re after a tropical getaway, look no further than Hawai\u2018i. With delicious local dishes like poke bowls on the menu and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, it’s a true paradise for\u00a0travellers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Hawai\u2018i, great food can be found on\u00a0every\u00a0corner. In fact, some of the most delicious spots are unassuming, family run businesses.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Helena\u2019s Hawai\u2018ian Food:<\/strong><\/a> Set up by Helen Chock in 1946, Helena\u2019s soon became a firm\u00a0favourite\u00a0with locals and tourists alike. In 2000, her eatery \u2013 which serves up delicious traditional dishes such as k\u0101lua pig and\u00a0Pipikaula-style short ribs \u2013 was\u00a0honoured\u00a0with the Regional Classic Award from the James Beard Foundation. The restaurant is now run by Helen\u2019s grandson and remains just as unpretentious (and popular!) as it was when it first opened.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maguro Brothers:<\/strong><\/a> Poke bowls have become huge news all over the world, but nothing beats eating the real deal in Hawai\u2018i. Run by\u00a0Junichiro Tsuchiya, a\u00a0former fish market buyer, and his brother, you can expect some of the freshest fish, paired with delicious rice and vegetable garnishes. The juicy salmon belly is a must-try.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kaaloa’s\u00a0Super J’s:<\/strong><\/a> Rated the number-one restaurant in Captain Cook on TripAdvisor, the\u00a0traditional Hawai\u2018ian\u00a0food\u00a0at\u00a0Kaaloa’s\u00a0Super J’s\u00a0is not to be missed. Run by husband-and-wife\u00a0duo Janice and John, it\u00a0serves\u00a0up some of the best Lau\u00a0Lau, a slow-cooked pork-belly dish. In\u00a0fact,\u00a0it\u2019s so good it often sells out \u2013 so get there early!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nothing screams holiday quite like a fruity cocktail enjoyed\u00a0alongside\u00a0stunning beach views \u2013 and luckily Hawai\u2018i offers both in abundance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mai Tai:<\/strong> It\u2019s usually the first drink that comes to mind when you hear Hawai\u2018i: a potent cocktail made with a base of white rum, topped up with orange\u00a0cura\u00e7ao, orgeat syrup and fresh juice, and finished with a float of dark rum.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to try it:<\/strong> The Mai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawai\u2018ian<\/a>, which was voted as having the best Mai\u00a0Tais\u00a0by readers of Hawai\u2018i magazine.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coconut Mojito:<\/strong> A tropical twist on the old favourite that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Rum, mint and lime juice are mixed with coconut cream and liqueur for a super-drinkable cocktail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to try it:<\/strong> With a view of the ocean at Duke\u2019s Barefoot Bar<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tropical Itch:<\/strong> This cocktail was first mixed by bartender Harry Yee at the Hilton Hawai\u2018ian Village resort in Waik\u012bk\u012b in 1957. A refreshing mix of rum, bourbon, passion fruit\u00a0juice, triple sec and bitters, it\u2019s not hard to see why it\u2019s stuck around as a firm\u00a0favourite.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to try it:<\/strong> The Hilton Hawai\u2018ian Village<\/a> resort of course. The original and the best.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n A break in Hawai\u2018i is all about\u00a0relaxation.\u00a0So\u00a0why not treat yourself to one of its most opulent hotels or\u00a0resorts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort<\/a>:<\/strong> Stay on one of the world’s best beaches in renovated luxury at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort\u2014a beachfront paradise that underwent an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation last year. Contemporary style complements an eco-sustainable way of life in an unrivalled oceanfront paradise that boasts a wealth of high-end amenities. From the award-winning, 18-hole golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and set against a backdrop of sprawling coastline views and the serene adults-only infinity pool to the Crossfit studio and blissful Hapuna Spa by Mandara, the choice of ways to spend your days are endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort<\/a>:<\/strong> Stay directly on iconic Waik\u012bk\u012b Beach at a resort that prides itself on offering nightly Hawai\u2018ian music and one of the best buffet breakfasts around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ‘Alohilani\u00a0Resort:<\/strong><\/a> Find a slice of paradise, right in the heart of Waik\u012bk\u012b. Envisioned by the award-winning design firm Rockwell Group, the ‘Alohilani\u00a0Resort is a beautiful space that combines stunning natural views with modern luxury. Relax in a comfortable ocean-view room, enjoy a drink in a private cabana by the Swell Pool and Bar or be wowed by the resort\u2019s very own three-storey Oceanarium, which showcases some of Hawai\u2018i\u2019s most fascinating sea life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its central Waik\u012bk\u012b location means you are close to some of the area\u2019s best shopping and dining\u00a0options\u00a0and just a short drive from attractions including the Honolulu Museum of Art and the Iolani Palace.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nDrink: Tropical cocktails <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stay: In luxury <\/h2>\n\n\n\n