Paradise Found: Kona Village Vibes

Two of the best hotels in the U.S., outfit inspo for a luxe staycation, Hawaii happenings

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The Edit Hawaii
February 28, 2025

Aloha friend,

The U.S. News just released its list of the Best Hotels in the USA for 2025. Unsurprisingly, two Hawaii hotels came out on top: the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai took the number one spot, while Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort came in at number three.

We’ve yet to visit Kona Village, but it’s the highest on our list of staycation spots. When we do get there, we vow to make it an actual vacation. You know, the relaxing kind (even with the kiddos, since they have a Keiki Club where kids can embark on beach adventures and cultural activities while you lounge by one of the four pools—heaven!). We’ll indulge at Asaya Spa, post up at Talk Story and Shipwreck Bars—two charming remnants of the original Kona Village resort, which have been thoughtfully revived—soak in the stunning surroundings, and revel in the fact that this idyllic destination is just a quick plane ride away but feels like another (very fabulous) world. Because we can dream, we’ve also considered what we’ll take in our carry-on, and we’re sharing that below.

Cheers,

The Edit Hawaii team

Meet us at Shipwreck Bar at Kona Village

Inspired by the swanky resort’s natural wonders—swaying palms, coconut drinks, thatched roofs, and lava rock carvings—we’re showcasing some similarly laidback-chic pieces we’d pack in our suitcase.

Kona Village Vibes

Acacia’s new Elsie Full-Piece swimsuit doubles as a top.

Loving the irregular wave-like shape of this Amanda Hunt ring from The Monarch Collective.

TKEES lace-up sandals from Pink By Nature are equally fashionable and functional.

This Day Bask bag made from raffia palm leaves is stylish and sturdy and can fit all your vacation essentials.

Can’t go wrong with an easy breezy piece like this Wailua Silk Cotton Kaftan from Ohana Shop Kauai.

Simple yet special Love Me Knots Mizu hoops for your lobes or cartilage (plus, mizu means water in Japanese).

Another organic and chunky Amanda Hunt ring from The Monarch Collective is perfect for mixing metals.

Ok, how comfy-chic are these Proenza Schouler Forma Slide Sandals from We Are Iconic? PS- they’re on sale.

This luxurious M3N3HUN3 Silk Cocoon Top just feels right for such a luxe getaway.

Hawaii Island

Kauai

Maui

Oahu

3.8: Slo Studio Ceramics Pop-Up Shop at Olive (15% of proceeds go to Los Angeles Fire Aid)

L&L in NYC
Henry and Sephra Engel, siblings from Oahu, recently opened franchises of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in the Lower East Side and East Harlem neighborhoods of New York. Then, there was an honest review of the beloved plate lunch spot in The New Yorker.

Inspiring Woman
Jennine Sullivan, Executive Director of The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together, is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year, a recognition of women who have made a significant impact in their communities and across the country. GO GIRL.

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