Now is the time to go to Hawaii! We'll tell you the best hotels to make your luxury time even better.

Like the novel "Midnight Express," the best part of a trip is the tumultuous and unusual journey with only a backpack. Many people must think so. Staying at cheap hotels, eating at local restaurants, and exploring chaotic areas. They may say, "I don't mind going to resorts and such.

Such a trip is certainly nice. However, if you want to forget about work and spend your time relaxing and taking it easy, you should go to a resort! Yes, resorts are the best! The best place to do so is Hawaii, as you all know.

There is no end to the list of what is good about this place, but even in the middle of summer, the sun is soft, the temperature is just barely warm enough to keep you from sweating, and the gentle breeze is pleasant. The temperature is just right throughout the day, which is surprisingly great.

And the distance from Japan is just right. Unlike going to Europe or the U.S., you don't have to take a long plane ride; you can get there after a 7-hour ride, and there is less jet lag because of it. The food is delicious wherever you eat, whether it is pancakes, loco moco, or Japanese food, it is all of the highest quality.

Here are two hotels that are perfect for enjoying Hawaii. If you don't have a good hotel, you can't enjoy Hawaii, because you are here for the best relaxation! You are here for the ultimate in relaxation! The two hotels are the ALOHILANI RESORT WAIKIKI BEACH and THE TWIN FIN WAIKIKI. As the names suggest, both are right in front of Waikiki Beach, just a minute's walk away.

Let's start with "Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach".

From the entrance, you will be greeted by high ceilings, and from that point on, you will be captivated. And since there is a reliable Japanese-language support desk here, you will have no problem even if you do not speak English at all. There is also Iron Chef Shoji Morimoto's restaurant, Morimoto Asia, which is recommended for Japanese who are not accustomed to living abroad.

Rooms are furnished with natural interiors inspired by the nature of Hawaii. The rooms are also equipped with a bidet (in some rooms), and Wi-Fi is available so that you can easily make a sudden phone call or get some work done.

The infinity pool on the 5th floor is another must-visit place. The seamless connection between the pool and the Waikiki ocean is a must-see. There is also a bar, so you can enjoy a cocktail and a sip and sip on the beach, the "resort" way.

And the hotel's iconic Oceanarium, a large 280,000-gallon water tank, is home to 550 species of marine life, some of which are endemic to Hawaii. At 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily, visitors can watch divers feed the animals.

Also on August 15 (Tue), the restaurant "La Bettra Waikiki" will have its grand opening. This is the first overseas opening of an affiliate of La Bettra in Ginza, Tokyo. Chef Tsutomu Ochiai, who serves as executive chef, is known as the creator of sea urchin pasta and is one of the most famous Italian chefs in Japan.

The tables are set up right in front of the Oceanarium, where guests can enjoy the luxury of time while eating exquisite cuisine.

And next is the Twin Finn Waikiki.

Like the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is also in an excellent location. It is located right on Waikiki Beach, so you can walk out of the hotel in your bathing suit, play on the beach, and then return to the hotel to take a shower.

The hotel was renovated and reopened in November 2022, so the rooms are shining. There are rooms with ocean views as well as rooms with a view of Diamond Head. The water pressure in the showers, which is a concern for Japanese, is also sufficient.

The third floor has a pool and fitness room, as well as Tiki's Grill & Bar, a restaurant that is also visited by locals. Here you can enjoy Pacific Rim style dining using fresh local ingredients. Live music is performed nightly. You can also enjoy a great view of the Hawaiian sunset, so be sure to go at sunset time.

Also, the breakfast at the Coconut Club on the 21st floor is truly exquisite. They offer a full meal that puts you in an aloha mood, and the menu changes daily, so you won't get bored even if you stay for consecutive nights. The ocean view is perfect, and you are sure to have an elegant morning. From the morning, you can enjoy Hawaii to the fullest.

If you have come all the way to Hawaii, we recommend that your hotel be oceanfront. There are cheaper hotels inland, but if you want to feel Hawaii directly 24 hours a day, these two hotels are the only two choices. The nonchalant, mellow atmosphere of the hotels will help you to release the fatigue that has built up in Japan.

Text_Keisuke Kimura