Hawaii vacation news: July 13, 2015

* Travel + Leisure announced their 2015 World’s Best awards. The list of the top 15 Hawaii resorts

is always interesting to review.

* The brand new Courtyard Oahu North Shore just opened its doors. The resort is located inland and adjacent to the Polynesian Cultural Center.

* Oahu joined the other major Hawaiian Islands in a ban on plastic checkout bags. We recommend bringing a reuseable bag with you to Hawaii.

* On the Big Island, Mauna Kea and Hapuna golf courses are offering Golfboards, which allow you to navigate the golf course as if you were on a surfboard. Learn more here.

Golfboarding at Mauna Kea Golf Course. Photo credit to Andrew Crawford

* Hawaiian Airlines is giving away 140,000 HawaiianMiles in their Slip into Summer Sweepstakes.  (Open to US residents only.)

* Aston Hotels & Resorts is giving away a 7-night stay in one of their Hawaii resorts. See the rules and enter here

. (Open to US residents only.)

* Aqua is also giving away a 7-night stay. Review the contest rules and enter here. (Open to US residents only.)

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