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Crowning Touches
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e Queen Kapiolani Hotel near Diamond Head has unveiled the
results of its $35 million transformation. Expect an homage to Old
Waikiki, complete with hallways filled with vintage and Hawaiiana prints from the Mid-century modern era; a trio of large, original art
murals gracing the proper's ground level; and a second-floor gallery offering a visual journey of Hawaii through the decades via classic art,
period pieces and modern installations. Among the other updates at the 19-story getaway: 315 updated guestrooms featuring coastal color
palettes, modern amenities, large new windows, vintage art murals created by local artists and individual lanais. "We are thrilled to restore
the Queen Kapiolani Hotel to its former glory," says Jeff Perkins, the hotel's general manager, "and to share this authentic Waikiki experience
with new and repeat guests." Rates start at $126 per night. queenkapiolani.com -W. B
When developer Antonio M. Dávila first discovered the Puerta
Cortés area of Baja California Sur several years ago, he was
mesmerized by its beau, spectacular scenery and extraordinary
amenities. Fast-forward to today, and the president of the Mexican-
based asset-management firm Ascendancy is the new owner of
the rebranded Puerta Cortés resort and residential destination
(formerly the CostaBaja Resort & Spa). His first order of business:
a $5 million revamp, including updates to the proper's Blue
Cortés Beach Club; boutique collection of hillside and oceanfront
residences; and 18-hole Gary Player-designed links. Plans also
call for more fine-dining restaurants. "Part of what makes Puerta
Cortés so extraordinary is our authentici and communi feel,"
says Dávila. "We're perfectly positioned as the gateway to the Sea
of Cortez, and in addition to our beautiful residences, we offer
owners an unparalleled lifesle with direct access to a world-class
marina and the only Gary Player Signature golf course in Mexico."
puertacortes.com -W.B
PHOTOGRAPHS:
(TOP)
COURTESY
OF
QUEEN
KAPIOLANI
HOTEL
AND
PUERTA
CORTÉS
Hideaway
QUEEN KAPIOLANI
HOTEL
150 Kapahulu Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808.922.1941
(clockwise from le)
A portrait of day-to-
day life in Waikiki by
artist Nick Kuchar;
Kapiolani Park; a newly
renovated guestroom.
PUERTA CORTÉS
MAR DE CORTÉS
(from top)
An oceanfront
communal area;
viewpoint from
Puerta Cortes and the
proper's Beach Club.
866.409.9940
