02 Sep 2016

Chill out at Hawaii’s Ko Olina resort, gorgeous beaches on Oahu’s quieter side

Get beyond Waikiki’s buzz to gorgeous lagoons, sunny resorts of West Oahu.
WEST OAHU, Hawaii — Palm fronds rustled in the breeze as we strolled under a dazzling blue sky near the crescent-shaped lagoon called “Ulua,” Hawaiian for fish. We paused to watch a catamaran glide from the nearby marina. It was a laid-back afternoon — […]

29 Aug 2016

Hau’oli la Ho’omana’o! Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa Celebrates its 5th Anniversary

Today marks five years of proudly sharing Hawaii’s stories and culture through the rich details at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa. Aulani welcomed its first guests on August 29, 2011, and since that time, our cast members have enjoyed sharing their own stories of living in Hawaii with all of our guests from around […]

24 Aug 2016

The Importance of Being Enos

Revered artist Solomon Enos’ work ties him to his community
Born and raised in Wai‘anae on the west side of O’ahu, Enos says he always knew he’d be an artist, something his parents not only encouraged from an early age, but also helped nurture through instruction.
Enos’ father completed a Master of Fine Arts degree at […]

15 Aug 2016

Golden Keys, Four Sumptuous Island Stays

New properties are springing up all over Oahu, which will soon see highly anticipated debuts from both Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton.
The former is set to open this June as part of Ko Olina (fourseasons.com/oahu), the 260ha, three-hotel resort and golf club along the otherwise quiet leeward (west) coast.
You’ll find 371 modern-Hawaiiana rooms (think banana-leaf wall […]

09 Aug 2016

The Best of Hawaii: The Stunning $17,000 Penthouse at the New Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina

Life is really a celebration in Hawaii. The Aloha spirit is everywhere, and on the diamond shaped island of Oahu, home to Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor, there is much more to discover than just a stunning landscape, tropical winds, and brilliant sunshine. Oahu is enjoying a massive surge in new development with huge modern […]

02 Aug 2016

A Luxury Option for Hawaii Visitors: Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina

There’s nothing like spending a few days of total relaxation and easy living. Hawaii is a known destination for travelers, thousands of visitors flock to different parts of the islands every year in search of the best vacation spots and for every traveler, there’s an accommodation to fit their needs.
From cool Airbnbs to hip hotels, […]

20 Jul 2016

Naupaka, Hawaii’s Newest Spa Destination, Infuses Luxury with Traditional Healing at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina is re-defining the luxury spa experience with the debut of Naupaka Spa & Wellness Centre. The island’s newest spa haven combines innovative health and wellness practices with traditional Hawaiian healing.
On five floors, Naupaka features fourteen indoor treatment rooms, indoor hot and cold plunge pools, steam room, sauna, needle […]

11 Jul 2016

Hawaii’s Five Best Oahu Golf Courses – From Waikiki Beach To The North Shore

Hawaii isn’t exactly known as a buddy’s trip destination among golfers.
It’s a long haul from the U.S. mainland and flight costs alone are enough to dissuade most golfers from lumping in Hawaii with places like Myrtle Beach, Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Bandon Dunes and, well, much of Florida. The Aloha State is more frequently a spot […]

10 Jun 2016

Four Seasons Spent Half a Billion Dollars to Create Its New Hotel on Oahu

Why Go: Although Four Seasons arrived on the Hawaiian Islands in 1990, the Toronto-based brand only just made it to the destination’s most-visited island. Opened in May, Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina is the result of a $500 million overhaul of the former JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa (closed in March 2015). […]