Everybody loves the new Mauna Lani, an Auberge resort. See photos from our stays and read about promotions and inclusions when booking with travelhappier.

Hawaii, Hotels, TravelMarissaJune 11, 2023Hawaii, hotel, Mauna Lani, resort, big island, reviewComment

Grand Wailea - Sneak Peak of the New Renovations!

The Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort - is getting a massive makeover (renovations are happening as we speak). Take a sneak peak of the rooms and suites of the exclusive Napua Tower and receive exclusive amenities when booking through travelhappier.

Hawaii, Hotels, TravelMarissaDecember 12, 2022Hawaii, hotel, resort, review, renovations, Grand wailea renovation, Maui, Resort, Spa, maui, Napua TowerComment

Sensei Lana'i, a Four Seasons Resort

Experience for yourself the ultimate luxury wellness experience at Sensei Lana’i, a Four Seasons Resort. Ask me about my preferred partner exclusive inclusions.

Hotels, Hawaii, TravelMarissaApril 8, 2022resort, hotel, wellness, four seasonsComment

Sensei Lanai - Unbridled Equine Wellness Retreat for Women

Hawaii, Hotels, TravelMarissa GradMarch 10, 2022lanai, sensei

Four Seasons Lana'i at Manele Bay | Luxury Oceanfront Resort

Visit to the Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay, a luxury oceanfront resort with beautiful pools, tropical rainforest landscaping, and the delicious food you expect from the Four Seasons.

Hawaii, Hotels, TravelMarissa GradApril 6, 2021Hawaii, Lanai, vacation, family, luxury, four seasonsComment

Beach Vacay Packing List for Babies and Toddlers

What to pack for your baby or toddler when you’re going on a beach vacation

#momlife, Hawaii, Tips and Advice, Travels with a Tot, TravelMarissaJune 22, 2020Hawaii, vacation, staycation, resort, baby, toddler, packing, momlifeComment

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai | Five-Star Luxury on the Big Island

Review of a stay at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, a five-star luxury resort on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Hawaii, Hotels, TravelMarissaMarch 11, 2020resort, hotel, Hawaii, hawaii, big, virtuosoComment

The Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort

Hotels, Travel, HawaiiMarissaJuly 10, 2019accommodations, flight, grand wailea, hawaii, maui, momlife, resort, restaurant, review, vacationComment

How to Get Your REAL ID-Compliant Hawai‘i ID

Starting in October 2020, TSA will be requiring you to have a gold star on your state identification card for domestic flights. This brief article explains how to apply for a duplicate Hawaii driver’s license online so that you have a REAL-ID compliant/gold star ID.

Tips and Advice, Travel, HawaiiMarissa GradJune 15, 2019hawaii, tips, travelComment

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel | a Luxury Resort on the Kohala Coast

Review of a stay in a Deluxe Oceanfront room at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, a luxury beachfront resort in Hawaii.

Review: Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i | a Family-Friendly Luxury Resort in Poipu

Review of the Grand Hyatt Kauai in Poipu - a great place for a family vacation. Plus - all about executive lounge access, the spa experience, and swimming in the pools and saltwater lagoon.

Hawaii, Hotels, TravelMarissa GradFebruary 12, 2019kauai, poipu, resort, hawaii, hotel, grand hyatt, hyatt Comment

Malasadas - and also, Happy Second National Donut Day

Food, HawaiiMarissa GradNovember 4, 2018food, restaurant, recommendationsComment