Dreaming of a Reading Retreat in Hawaii?
Announcing our first Hawaii Reading Retreat on the beautiful island of Oahu, March 5-8, 2026! Unplug and travel back in time to the golden era of Waikiki. Relax and read at a 4-star luxury hotel voted one of Condé Nast Traveler’s 10 Best Hotels in Hawaii in 2024.
Take a sunset cruise on a private 1929 luxury yacht, learn the traditional art of Hawaiian lei making, sip mai tais by the saltwater pool, and sink your toes into the famous white sand of Waikiki beach. Oh, and don’t forget the hours of uninterrupted reading time! You won’t want to come back to real life.
SBC Reading Retreats are a blissful balance of solo reading time and social adventures. Our activities are designed with local experts to immerse you in stunning natural surroundings and authentic experiences—no tourist traps on our watch!
Check out our Costa Rica trip journal to get an insider peek at our last reading retreat!
And just like our SBC meetups, everything is optional. Audiobook walk not your jam? Skip it! Yoga by the pool? As you wish. We do all the planning, you just bring your books (we recommend two, plus one to swap!) Escape the winter blues and join us for four days of beach reads and new book besties.
What’s included:
- 3 nights in 4-star accommodations
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Sunset cocktail cruise
- Traditional lei-making workshop
- Yoga class
- Mahjong lesson
- Book swap
Price
A 50% deposit is required to secure your reservation, the remaining balance is due 60 days before departure. Airfare is not included. See booking terms and conditions for details, inclusions and exclusions, and payment and cancellation policy.
Reading Retreat testimonials
"This trip was everything I wanted and more! Laura, Guinevere, and Jazmyn were amazing at organizing & hosting. I met such amazing people and will never forget this amazing time together!" - Victoria T.
"What a great experience! Got to unwind and relax with like-minded people. Got to read and discuss books in an area of the world I had never been. Met interesting people and made new friends from around the country." - Julie S.