Michael Kors’s Guide to Hawaii

By Michael Kors
February 18, 2015
Credit: Courtesy of Four Seasons Resorts
Why do I love Hawaii? I love it because it’s not too far, but it feels like it’s worlds away. I love the lush landscapes, the mountain vistas, the perfect weather. I love that people go swimming after work before they get ready for dinner. What could be better than that?

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Halekulani Hotel

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I always spend a few days in Honolulu—it’s the ideal blend of city and sea. The divine Halekulani Hotel is right on Waikiki Beach and close to some of the best restaurants and shops.

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Pig & the Lady

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One of my favorite dishes is the pho French dip at the Pig & the Lady, a braised brisket sandwich that you dunk in Vietnamese-style broth.

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Plumeria Beach House

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Another must: lunch on the terrace at Plumeria Beach House at the Kahala Resort, a short drive from Waikiki. I always order the Kahala burger—it comes with a fried egg, bacon, and guacamole—and check out the dolphins in the lagoon before I leave.

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Hound & Quail

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The quirky Hound & Quail stocks vintage and modern furniture. There’s always something I never knew I needed—like a taxidermied deer head.

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Manu Antiques

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I enjoy browsing the vintage aloha shirts and Hawaiian silver jewelry at Manu Antiques.

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Shangri La

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While I’m happy sitting on the beach with a stack of magazines, it’s worth spending a few hours at Doris Duke’s former estate, Shangri La, with its gardens and collection of Islamic art.

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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

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When time allows, I fly over to the Big Island for a day or two. The traditional lomilomi massage at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai leaves me feeling completely re-energized. And a helicopter ride around the island’s black volcanic landscape reminds me that Hawaii is like no place else on earth.

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