Jeanne Cooper, Author at Local Getaways

A serene spa room at the best spa hotel in Oahu features two massage tables draped in white linens, adorned with rolled towels and green leaves. Two wicker chairs and a small table with champagne glasses sit near large open windows, offering views of a lush garden outside.

Best Spa Hotels on Oahu

If you want to relax and rejuvenate on your Hawaii vacation, there’s nothing better than a visit to one of its top spas — especially […]

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Best Group Getaway Hotels in Sonoma

Visiting boutique wineries, charming cafes and Michelin-starred restaurants is all well and fine, but they can be even better experiences when shared with loved ones.

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Aerial view of the Kaanapali Beach Hotel, a beachfront resort in Hawaii with multiple buildings surrounded by lush greenery. A large swimming pool is visible in the center. The resort is bordered by a sandy beach in the foreground with mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel Just Became More Hawaiian

Dreaming of owning the luxury version of a little grass shack in Hawaii? You’re not the only one. Find out the right way to do it.

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Outdoor pool area with orange lounge chairs and umbrellas surrounded by lush greenery. The background features a hillside vineyard with autumn foliage and a stone staircase. Beyond the vineyard, there is an archway entrance labeled "Hotel & Spa," one of the best group hotels Napa offers.

Best Hotels in Napa for Group Getaways

Visiting boutique wineries, charming cafes and Michelin-starred restaurants is all well and fine, but they can be even better experiences when shared with loved ones.

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A scenic golf course on a sunny day with a clear blue sky. The manicured green fairways are surrounded by lush vegetation and tall palm trees, evoking the tranquility of a Hawaii home. The ocean is visible in the background on the left side, and a mountain rises in the distance on the right.

Buying a Second Home in Hawaii: Be Pono or Say No-No

Dreaming of owning the luxury version of a little grass shack in Hawaii? You’re not the only one. Find out the right way to do it.

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A group of six people paddle an outrigger canoe on the calm, blue ocean water near Maui. In the background, a distant shoreline features several large buildings, likely some of the best family hotels in Maui, along with palm trees and a mountain under a clear, sunny sky. The water's gentle waves reflect the sunlight beautifully.

Best Family Hotels in Maui

There are thousands of hotel rooms, condos and vacation rental homes on Maui ideal for a family vacation, but these resorts in particular offer great

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An elevated view of a tropical resort, reminiscent of the best luxury hotels Maui has to offer, features a large, curvy swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas. Palm trees and lush green landscaping adorn the area, creating a relaxing and inviting atmosphere.

Best Luxury Hotels on Maui

For over a century, travelers have flocked to Hawaii for luxury vacations, but it was only a few decades ago that similarly upscale lodgings took

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A scenic view of a sandy beach with clear blue waves gently rolling onto the shore. Beachgoers are walking and swimming. Several of the best group hotels Maui offers and lush greenery are visible in the background, with a mountainous landscape rising behind them under a partly cloudy sky.

Best Value Hotels on Maui

These hotels in Maui County, which also includes the islands of Moloka‘i and Lana‘i, may not offer the absolute cheapest rates, but they provide excellent

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A cozy bedroom in one of the best value hotels Napa Valley offers features a neatly made bed with white linens, red cylindrical pillows, and a patterned throw blanket. Wooden nightstands with lamps flank the bed. At the foot of the bed, a breakfast tray with two glasses of red wine and a plate of fruit rests on a bench.

Best Value Hotels in Napa Valley

Let’s face it: As a world-renowned destination, Napa Valley doesn’t offer a lot of bargains when it comes to lodgings. You’ll find lower prices in

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A cozy bedroom with yellow walls features a neatly made bed with white linens and green patterned pillows. French doors open to a wooden balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking lush green trees and a serene outdoor view. White railings adorn the balcony, typical of the best value hotels in Sonoma.

Best Value Hotels in Sonoma

Although slightly less expensive than Napa Valley, Sonoma’s Wine Country also doesn’t offer a lot of bargains when it comes to lodgings. You’ll find lower

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