HOTEL UPDATE

For a different Hawaiian vibe, check into Aqua Resort’s Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club; a celebration of Hawaii’s iconic 1960s North Shore beach culture, located in the midst of Honolulu’s sweet spots. Spanning 10 floors with great views of the city and blue Pacific, the boutique property’s one-bedroom bungalows along with its, one-, two- and three-bedroom suites are a fusion of beachside cool; reed ceilings with wooden fans, retro-vintage headboards, hand-crafted wallpaper, and a palate of blue Hawaii with curated art work by local artists. Within minutes of the best neighbourhood nightlife and restaurants including its breezy eatery, Mahina & Sun, the 112-room property is a heartbeat away from the Hawaii Beach Walk, and 15 minutes from Kalakaua’s luxury boutiques and Waikiki’s beachfront. Guests can also take advantage of the Surfjack’s amenities including its Swim Club, where a vibrant message painted at the bottom of the pool says it all: “Wish you were here.” surfjack.com; aquaresorts.com