Chef Nobu at Waikiki Parc Hotel

Nobu Matsuhisa is one of the best sushi chefs in the world, and restaurants that bear his name are always tops. He is coming to The Waikiki Parc Hotel in Oahu.

Longtime readers of this travel blog probably know by now how much I love Hawaii. The snorkeling is some of the best in the world, the 5-star golf courses on Kauai make for the ultimate golf package vacations, and of course, Maui is close to perfect as a tropical vacation island can be.

It's hard to tear me away from staying at one of the best luxury hotels on Maui. Getting this luxury travel writer to Oahu definitely requires something special. And guess what? The Waikiki Parc Hotel has done it. The 4-star Waikiki Parc is known for its clean architectural lines and modern luxury accommodations in a boutique setting. With the Waikiki beach right outside the hotel and the relatively urban pleasures of Honolulu nearby, you'd think the Waikiki Parc Hotel wouldn't need to add any new enticements. Well, think again: Waikiki Parc Hotel is getting Chef Nobu Matsuhisa himself to come to the hotel's Nobu Waikiki restaurant on December 21-24. The famed sushi chef will display his culinary skills and sign cookbooks for lucky guests. And did I mention the gorgeously prepared Japanese food? Now, Nobu Matsuhisa's restaurants are among the top sushi restaurants here in the United States (the Nobu in Malibu is also quite a scene). The Nobu restaurant in Oahu is no different. The Waikiki Parc Hotel is turning this visit into a week-long celebration of this famous chef, culminating with a New Year's Eve exclusive omakase menu (chef's choice) at Waikiki Nobu. Personally, I can't imagine a better way to ring in the New Year.