Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival

Planning a trip to Hawaii next year? Then you might want to check out the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival.

The 2019 festival just took place across the Island of Hawai‘i, Maui and O‘ahu. The festival hosts some of the best cuisine and wine the Hawaiian Islands have to offer over three weekends, featuring a roster of over 150 internationally-renowned master chefs, culinary personalities, and wine and spirit producers. The festival’s mission is to reignite a love of the land, looking back to a time when Hawaii was 100% sustainable.

Since its 2011 launch, HFWF has donated more than $2.4 million to community organizations that support sustainability, culinary programs and agriculture. Guests will share in the diverse cuisine of this world-class destination and “Taste our Love for the Land.”

About Hawai‘i Food & Festival

The Festival features a roster of more than 150 internationally renowned master chefs, culinary personalities, and winemakers and mixologists. Hawaii Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) is a program of the non-profit, Hawaii Ag and Culinary Alliance. Its mission is to attract national and international attention to the extraordinary culinary talent and the diversity of quality locally grown products to ensure Hawaii maintains its competitive edge as a world-class destination. In the past 8 years, HFWF has expanded from a three-day festival with 30 chefs in Waikiki to more than 20 events with over 10,000 attendees and 120 chefs spanning three Islands. Since its 2011 launch, HFWF has donated more than $2.4 million to community organizations that support sustainability, culinary programs and agriculture.

Where to Stay

Destinations in Paradise has a secluded oceanfront estate providing premier lodging for the ultimate Hawaiian getaway. The Big Island property is the pinnacle of luxury living. Guests have access to resort amenities including, a gym, tennis courts, spa, contemporary and local art collections, and a PGA golf course on the stunning property of Hawaiian Archipelago, located on Mauna Kea Coast. Composed of three pod-style pavilions under one roof, the expansive estate facilitates an ideal group travel spot for privacy and tranquility.

Pristine and lush tropical flora, palms, heliconia, and plumeria surround the landscape along with numerous water features peppered throughout. Rest comfortably after a long day of food & wine tasting in this 5,358 square foot estate - featuring five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and two half bathrooms making it an ideal property to experience the seamlessness of indoor-outdoor living.

About Destinations in Paradise

Destinations in Paradise is a luxurious resort company with properties in Mendocino California, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and Hawaii. Destinations in Paradise is a pristine getaway for any suave wanderer, couple or family. The perfect travel escape amidst panoramic natural scenery, the luxury retreats offer extraordinary experiences to guests, whether having a whale shark encounter, hiking in national parks, swimming with dolphins, art and wine festivals, enjoying contemporary and local art collections, and observing a rare sea turtle hatching release. Full service amenities such as a personal Paradise Butler are available to accommodate guests’ every need, helping them to achieve maximum relaxation during their stay.