In this feature, the editor shares a few of her favorite things you won’t want to miss while traveling in the Hawaiian Islands! As the editorial director of Pacific WEDDINGS, I have had the unique privilege of working with many talented and creative entrepreneurs.

Clara Confectioners offers a scrumptious line of gourmet Hawaiian cookies, coffee, and dried tropical fruits. The cookies are lovingly prepared in a small, family-owned bakery in Kapolei, Hawaii with the finest local ingredients, including macadamia nuts and Kona coffee, and green tea imported from Japan. Each item is beautifully packaged, and makes the perfect gift for your most discerning guests. Available at Neiman Marcus stores.

I recently discovered "Here Comes the Sun" Face Palette by Fresh. The compact contains two new shades of bronzing Face Luster and a highlighting Blush Powder that give you a natural, sun-kissedglow. www.fresh.com

I love the chic simplicity of the En Soleil Collection by jewelry designer Cari Streeter. Each piece is created with a cutting-edge process in which a clay-like material is sculpted by hand, then molded and cast in pure fine silver or vermeil. The larimar gemstone is a pool of blue that brings to mind the aqua seascapes of the islands. If you fall in love with more than one style, the chains and pendants are cleverly designed to be interchangeable. For more information go to www.jewelrybycari.com.

Photos Courtesy of Fresh + Jewelry By Cari