Holiday Collection

All the best ideas for decorating, entertaining, and gift-giving with a coastal spirit.

The Best Spots for Beach Holidays

Our island expert, contributing editor Marion Laffey Fox, dove deep into her little black book of top coastal resorts and found these amazing accommodations. Book now―your beach chair is waiting.

Holiday fun includes a best ornament contest, s’mores and stargazing on the beach, cookie decorating, and Keiki (children) meeting with Santa.

Courtesy of Grand Hyatt Kauai , Writer Marion Laffey Fox

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Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

WHERE: Kauai, Hawaii

WHY GO? Treat yourself to casual elegance in a resort on 50 oceanfront acres. Cavort in the sea or in one of multiple saltwater swimming pools. The top-rated Anara Spa features outdoor treatments under thatch-roofed huts with soaking pools, lava-rock shower, and ginger-steam grotto.

HOLIDAY FUN: Best ornament contest, s’mores and stargazing on the beach, cookie decorating, Keiki (children) Meet with Santa, holiday brunch; 800/233-1234 or kauai.hyatt.com