Handsome male middle-aged model wearing Maui Jim sunglasses relaxing in a swimming pool, with a scotch drink on the edge. Tim Kusserow model.
An attractive Asian woman in a sleeveless dress feeds a handsome man with chopsticks, both smiling, at a dining table with small bowls in the penthouse of the 5-star Espacio Hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii. Tim Kusserow model.
Aspirational man and woman sitting on a couch in a modern setting with lush green plants and tropical decor, holding drinks and smiling at each other at the 5-star Espacio Hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii. Tim Kusserow model.
Couple walking hand in hand in a chic hotel entrance with "ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki" sign, greenery, and modern decor. Tim Kusserow model.
Man in a robe sitting on a bench in a wooden sauna, with a relaxing expression in the penthouse of the 5-star Espacio Hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii. Tim Kusserow model.
Bartender pouring blue cocktail into a glass at a bar, with a couple seated in the background at the 5-star Espacio Hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii. Tim Kusserow model.

We spent two days shooting this project in the penthouse of the Espacio - the Jewel of Waikiki, which is the only hotel in Hawaii to be awarded the prestigious Forbes five-star ratings. With only 9 suites in the hotel, each one takes up the entire floor; so, you can only imagine what the penthouse looks like! Amazing!

The Espacio private chef experience is exclusively curated by acclaimed Chef Mamoru Tatemori. Named among the “Top 100 Global Japanese Chefs” by influential Tokyo-based Pen Magazine, Chef Tatemori has been recognized multiple times with the Hitosara Best Chef & Restaurant award. Watching him masterfully prepare and serve his creations was a memorable experience. (And, yes, it tasted delicious!)

The rooftop infinity pool, whirlpool, and sundeck at the Espacio offer breathtaking ocean views and it’s literally across the street from the iconic “Huge Banyan Tree,” which has been rooted in Waikiki Beach for over a century.