Modern Lifestyles SUMMER 2015 | Page 16

Back at The Modern, the hotel has become the weekend outpost of choice for the cast of the locally filmed Hawaii Five-O series. The CBS remake of the classic Jack Lord series, now stars actor Alex O’Loughlin as Steve McGarrett. Every week the show opens with that same panoramic view of Waikiki Beach as McGarrett stands atop of the infamous Ilikai Hotel. He can also peer straight down directly into the Modern’s man made beach and sundeck which is actually part of the original Ilikai and still connected by a second floor walkway . Then, after the opening scene, O’Loughlin can head down to relax at the Modern’s exclusive man made adult guests only beach and sundeck on the second floor with his fiancee. The adults only sun deck features a three inch wading pool that brings the spirit of Waikiki beach right to the hotel since the Modern is actually one half block from the sandy beach. The Modern Honolulu offers suite accommodations for guests who are seeking a little more space and a private terrace overlooking the Waikiki Marina and beautiful blue Pacific Ocean. The irresistible ocean view rooms tantalize your spirit to relax and enjoy paradise. The contemporary decor of the Modern Honolulu rooms and their 14 ModernLifestyles.tv