Hawaii’s Hidden Gems You Didn’t Know About

You’ll need to hire a Mustang to get here. Well, any car will do, but we hired a Mustang for the full wind-in-our-hair experience! Driving to the secret spot of Laniakea, you’ll witness vast stretches of pineapple plantations along the way. On arrival, there won’t be visible signage. Hence, the ‘secret spot’. So, keep an eye out for a small sign and a thin gap in lush greenery. Peering through this Alice-in-Wonderland-like hole, you’ll discover one of the most astonishing turtle beaches in the world. This small golden bay is covered in giant sea turtles bathing in the sun. Take an ocean swim alongside them, their little heads popping out of the blue to say hello. Not many tourists know about this unfathomable beach, so keep it to yourself and enjoy a setting that resembles a scene from Moana. Stay at the stunning Sheraton Waikiki with My Hawaii and make the drive up the glittering coastline.

Drive to the secret Laniakea spot through pineapple plantations, find the hidden beach with giant sea turtles, and stay at the Sheraton Waikiki for a magical experience.

You haven’t done Hawai’i properly until you’ve slurped a shave ice on the shores of Waikiki. A rite of passage, this is a favourite spot to visit every time we land on the island of O’ahu. Take a walk on the beach or simply people-watch while you enjoy your happiness in a bowl. This is the perfect way to cool down when the sun is high in tropical weather. Here they use natural flavours, and you can taste the difference. And unlike the name suggests, the texture is more like soft snow than shaved ice. You’ll find this frozen hot spot located between Sheraton Waikiki and Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. If you’re looking to base yourself nearby, My Hawaii offers perfectly packaged stays in both stunning resorts, with unbelievable offers.

Savor a must-try shave ice on Waikiki Beach for a quintessential Hawai’ian experience, located between Sheraton Waikiki and Sheraton Princess Kaiulani.

Tucked away far from the crowds, go somewhere unexpected. Offering seclusion and peace, this is one beach that isn’t marked with tourists. Stroll and sunbathe as though you’re the only person on earth. Only for those in the know, the waves are wild, and every vantage point is picturesque. With a backdrop of astonishing cliff face, this is one of the most scenic shorelines in the world and well worth the visit. Makapu’u Beach is less than 30 minutes from Sheraton Princess Kailani.

Escape the crowds and discover the secluded beauty of Makapu’u Beach, a picturesque shoreline just 30 minutes from Sheraton Princess Kaiulani.

Kaiona Beach Park is our secret snorkelling hideaway. While Hanauma Bay might be flourishing with jaw-dropping tropical fish, it’s more crowded than a Where’s Wally scene at Bondi Beach on Australia Day. Meanwhile, Kaiona is a thriving reef, known as Honu Heaven and the water is the colour of electric turquoise. Get set to make your acquaintance with turtles, fish, seahorses, and crabs. This underwater fairy tale won’t stay secret for long. The white shores are the perfect place to relax and recharge after all that snorkelling. Kaiona Beach Park is only a 30-minute drive from Sheraton Princess Kaiulani.

Escape the crowds and snorkel in the electric turquoise waters of Kaiona Beach Park, known as Honu Heaven, where you’ll encounter turtles, fish, seahorses, and crabs, all just a 30-minute drive from Sheraton Princess Kaiulani.