A traditional lomilomi
massage or papaya
body mask with a view
of palm trees and the
Pacific? Talk about a
slice of paradise.
FAIRMONT ORCHID, HAWAII
You could say it’s easy to find paradise
in the Hawaiian Islands. After all, this
Pacific archipelago is one of the most
desired destinations in the world, with
spectacular sunsets, sugary beaches, turquoise lagoons, volcanic adventures…
take a trip here and it’s not hard to
feel like you’ve stumbled into a slice of
heaven. But it’s always nice when you
find that extra little bit of paradise —
say, like at the Fairmont Orchid.
Located on the Kohala Coast of the Big
Island, the Fairmont Orchid is committed to authentic, local experiences,
and showcases the culture, history,
cuisine, geology and people that define
Hawaiian island life.
The surrounding region is the ancient
spiritual land of Kalāhuipua‘a, and
holds one of the largest petroglyph
fields in Hawaii. For those who want to
dive into some history, Fairmont Beach
Ambassadors guide guests to the petroglyphs, and trails throughout the resort
lead to ancient shelter caves and burial
sites. Those interested in flora and fauna may want to join an Ambassador on
a botanical tour or “turtle talk.”
Off resort, you can head to Volcanoes
National Park and explore a lava tube,
visit Waimea (paniolo or Hawaiian
cowboy country) or spend an afternoon sampling Kona’s famed coffee
and macadamia nuts.
Of course, all that exploring is bound
to leave you in need of R&R. The
Spa Without Walls is as it sounds —
an open-air spa that lets you soak up
nature as you unwind with an islandinspired treatment. A traditional lomilomi massage or papaya body mask
with a view of palm trees and the Pacific? Talk about a slice of paradise.
Of course, the best part of Hawaii is
year-round summer-like weather –
which means minimal packing no matter the season. Fill your suitc 6Rv