My husband Matt B. and I went to Big Island for our babymoon, and it didn't occur me until I was packing that I had outgrown all of my old swimsuits. I packed them anyway, figuring as long as I didn't swim too much, my bikinis could just be comically small, but I was relieved to find a swimsuit I liked at Seaside Luxe at the Four Seasons, for a not unreasonable price.
This is one of a few boutiques on the isolated Four Seasons Hualalai property. I'm guessing the only people who shop here are hotel guests, and the goods are accordingly super luxurious--Chloe dresses and Lanvin shoes and lots of jewelry behind glass. There was a large selection of beautiful swimwear, and I was happy to find a lot of it on sale, at 75% off.
I found an Eres bikini I loved immediately and was sad to see that they only had one in stock, much larger than what I usually wear. I picked up four other swimsuits one or two sizes bigger than my usual and went to try them on. In the dressing room, I learned that like the Grinch's heart, my pregnant ass had grown three sizes. The plus side here was that I got the swimsuit of my choice--it fit perfectly, and I wore it every day of our trip.
I was very pleased with my purchase--I am now a convert to Eres swimwear, and will buy more of it in the future, especially if I can find it for 75% off. I also enjoyed browsing the rest of the store, and the customer service was excellent. If you're staying at the Four Seasons, Seaside Luxe is worth checking out. read more