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22 Jan 2021

Governor Signs Bill First In The World To Ban Certain Sunscreens

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed SB 2571, Act 104 — prohibiting the sale, offer of sale, and distribution of sunscreens that contain the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate in Hawai‘i, beginning Jan. 1, 2021.

15 Dec 2020

Four Seasons Resorts Hawaii and NetJets Provide Exclusive Private Air

Four Seasons Resorts Hawaii collection - announces an exclusive offer for guests to utilise private air transportation to Hawaii with worldwide aviation leader NetJets, without a long-term commitment.

15 Oct 2020

City and Ko Olina Partner To Launch New Public Access Plan for Lagoons

Mayor Kirk Caldwell and the Ko Olina Community Association (KOCA) have come to an agreement to reopen Ko Olina’s four privately owned lagoons with new precautions that prioritize public access but maintain safety for residents, employees and visitors.

24 Sep 2020

Aulani Resort Will Plan to Begin a Phased Reopening on November 1

Given Hawaii’s recent announcement of a pre-arrival testing program for those traveling from out-of-state, we are working toward a phased reopening of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa beginning on Sunday, November 1. And just like our other Disney destinations that have re-opened, we are using a measured approach that focuses on the health and safety of our guests, cast and community.

20 May 2020

Relax at Aulani from the Comfort of Your Home with Help from Disney

Source: insidethemagic.net Life gets a little crazy sometimes and all we need is to find a little peace. Hawaii is always known for its tranquility and its “aloha” way of life. For Disney fans, Aulani is the Disney Resort that is a place of escape in Hawaii that mixes the Disney magic with island calmness.

19 May 2020

Hawaii Go “All In” with Three-island, Twelve-Night Luxury Vacation to Benefit Covid-19 Relief Charities

Source: press.fourseasons.com Four Seasons resorts in Hawaii step up to the “All In Challenge” and donate an extraordinary twelve-day vacation to benefit charities fighting food insecurity during these challenging times. The “All In Challenge” hosts auctions and sweepstakes.

31 Dec 2020

Four Seasons Resort Oahu Scheduled to Re-open March 11, 2021

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina is currently closed and will be accepting reservations for stays from March 11, 2021, onward. The team looks forward to reopening and welcoming guests very soon.
19 Apr 2020

#DisneyMagicMoments: Aulani Resort Cast Members Share #HulaFromHome

Source: disneyparks.disney.go.com At Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, we love to share the Aulani Hula with our Disney Vacation Club Members and guests through lessons at Pau Hana Room and performances at KA WA‘A Lū‘au. It’s just one example of how our traditions bring us together and create Disney Magic Moments.
06 Apr 2020

Disney’s Aulani Donates Food to Aloha Harvest, Helping Those in Need

Disney’s Aulani Resort in Ko Olina, Hawaii may be temporarily closed, but that hasn’t stopped its Cast Members from giving back to their local community. Aulani’s management team has chosen to donate perishable food to a local organization.
10 Feb 2020

Start your Quest for Wholeness at Naupaka Spa & Wellness Centre

Source: hinowdaily.com Planning a visit to Oahu, treat yourself to an escape from the stresses of everyday life during a trip to Naupaka Spa & Wellness Centre at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. The spa invites guests to a new menu of healing therapies that call upon ancient local wisdom.
22 Jan 2020

Debut of Duffy’s New Friend, CookieAnn, at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa

Source: disneyparks.disney.go.com For fans of Duffy and his friends, CookieAnn, Duffy’s creative, food-loving friend, has arrived on Oʻahu to bring her recipe for friendship to Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa.
12 Dec 2019

Four Seasons Resort Oahu Introduces Ka’aumoana, a West Oahu Sailing and Paddling Experience

Source: press.fourseasons.com Come Sail with Us! Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina introduces an exclusive ocean activities program with sailing, paddling and snorkelling excursions centred on the Hawaiian wa’a experience. Beginning December 9, 2019, under the direction of #FSWayfinder Nakoaokalani Prejean.
03 Dec 2019

Worlds First Multi-Sensory Virtual Reality Wellness Experiences

Source: press.fourseasons.com Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina and Sensync, the immersive wellness company founded by Dr. Adam Gazzaley and Dr. Alex Theory, have partnered to introduce The Vessel - a luxury virtual experience that combines mixed reality innovation with advanced therapeutic technology to create a revolutionary, immersive sensory experience.
14 Nov 2019

Become a Navy SEAL for the Day with this Unforgettable Four Seasons Adventure Experience

Source: maxim.com Trident Adventures, a company owned by two ex-Navy SEALs, teamed up with the Four Seasons Oahu for a VIP dive package that takes luxury to new depths. Two retired Navy SEALS, Stephen Kaplan and James Beck, recently decided that they wanted to take their wild adventures in the military and craft a bucket list-worthy activity for travelers.
18 Sep 2019

Why Golf Travelers are Good for Hawaii's Tourism Industry

Source: bizjournals.com Golf industry professionals from across the country, along with leaders in tourism and hospitality, gathered at The Kahala Hotel & Resort for the Professional Golfers’ Association of America – Aloha Section’s 2019 Hawaii Golf Industry Conference.
17 Sep 2019

Adventures With Navy Seals In Paradise Could Be Your Dream Vacation

Source: forbes.com I’ve been to a lot of great resorts in Hawaii, but the Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina is easily one of the best. It’s a gorgeous property on a gorgeous piece of coastline with great food, service and amazing amenities. The golf course, fishing experiences and spa are standouts, and its location is hard to beat.
06 Sep 2019

Sign Up Now for Fun Family Event Race Ko Olina

Source: khon2.com Honolulu (KHON2)- Sign up for a day of fitness, food, and fun when Race Ko Olina returns for its third year on September 22nd. A big incentive awaits at the finish line: food by Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina La Hiki Executive Chef SImeon Hall. Race Ko Olina is a family friendly event.
27 Aug 2019

Embark on a Quest for Wholeness with Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina

Source: press.fourseasons.com Inspired by its namesake, a flowering shrub that grows prolifically on Oahu’s leeward coast, Naupaka Spa & Wellness Centre invites guests to a new menu of healing therapies that call upon ancient local wisdom, native plants and ola – meaning life, health and well-being.
15 Aug 2019

The Hawaiian Haven on Oahu That Could Be Your Next Meeting Destination

Source: meetingstoday.com The island of Oahu is a popular meeting spot: it’s home to Hawaii’s capital city, Honolulu, and the 1.1 million square-foot Hawaii Convention Center. But a 25-minute drive to the west of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, groups can experience a rare meetings oasis.
09 Aug 2019

Team Fritz talks about Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Championships

Source: hawaiinewsnow.com For four months, Kirk Fritz and his teenage daughter, Bailey, have tread a lot of water, training for Sunday’s Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard World Championship. The two aren\'t racing to win, they\'re raising funds to feed hungry families through the Hawaii Foodbank.
07 Aug 2019

18 Fantastic Worldwide Destinations for Families—and Where to Stay There

Source: afar.com Planning a family vacation, like so many aspects of parenting, is a fine art. With so many people to please and such little time usually set aside from them, the stakes are high when plotting the perfect break.
25 Jul 2019

Place Of Joy

The Four Seasons at Ko Olina brings a new level of luxury to O'ahu. As wind whipped at my face, the Hawaiian sun grew stronger and the powerful Sea Ray carrying me hit top speed. To my right the emerald peaks of the Waianae Mountains rose out of the Pacific, while on my left the seemingly endless blue water glistened toward the horizon.
05 Jul 2019

West Oahu's Getting a New Luxe Steakhouse

Four Seasons Oahu signature restaurant La Hiki is known for putting on the island's best brunch buffet. That will remain, but starting July 6 there'll be a new identity. From 5 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, it will transform into La Hiki Steak, an upscale steakhouse featuring a wide array of local and international steaks and a suporting cast of extraordinary specialties.
17 Jun 2019

Painter Turns Hawaii Into Vivid Pop Art Fantasies

At Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, your eyes will fixate on the half-moon-shaped lagoon and the sandy beach lining it just outside. But give the art hanging next to the lobby a careful look, or you just might miss the next big artist and some of the hotel’s best views.
07 Jun 2019

Disney-Themed Vacation Ideas That Go Beyond the Theme Parks

Disney's parks transport families to fantasy worlds, and immerse them in idealized lands of adventure, the past, and tomorrow. But what about those who enjoy Disney, but are looking for something other than a theme park vacation?
03 Jun 2019

Vacation Ideas Even a Teenager Will Love

Children of all ages can be picky, but adolescents especially are one tough crowd. Tour operators, hotels and cruises have responded by offering customized programs and activities. Children are a tough crowd to please, especially when it comes to keeping tweens and teens entertained on vacation. Tour operators, hotels and cruises.
03 Jun 2019

Surfboards are Transformed into Works of Art in Old Hawaii

You don’t need to hang 10 to enjoy the art of surfing in a less-visited region of Oahu. Actual surfboards will replace artist Eduardo Bolioli’s usual canvases for his “Life on Board” exhibit, opening June 22 at the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. Admission will be free.
25 Apr 2019

Brooke Henderson wins in Hawaii to tie Canadian Victory Mark

Brooke Henderson successfully defended her title in the Lotte Championship on Saturday to tie Sandra Post’s record for LPGA Tour victories by a Canadian with eight. The 21-year-old Henderson closed with a 2-under 70 at windy Ko Olina Golf Club
28 Mar 2019

American Idol Judges Hilariously Stress Over Which Contestant (or Cocktail!) to Choose

American Idol judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are having trouble deciding on which cocktail to enjoy in Hawaii Watch Video Times are getting tough on American Idol! In an exclusive clip of Sunday’s episode, judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie seem to be having trouble deciding on which contestant.
14 Feb 2019

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina and ANA Partner to Present First Class Menu from Noe Chef de Cuisine Ryo Takatsuka

All Nippon Airways (ANA)’s first Airbus A380 will discover the flavours of southern Italy in a menu expressly developed for the occasion by Noe Chef de Cuisine Ryo Takatsuka of Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina.
31 Jan 2019

Guests are No. 1 at Luxury Hotels, but Four Seasons Oahu Also Invests in Employee Well-Being

Source: bluezones.com Luxury hotels spend millions improving their customer satisfaction, but Four Seasons in Oahu, Hawaii is investing in their employees’ health and happiness as well. We spend the majority of waking hours on the clock, so workplace environment plays a major role in overall health and happiness. Studies show satisfied, happy workers take fewer sick days
14 Jan 2019

Ticket Sales, Special Room Rates for The 6th Annual Ko Olina Children's Festival

Exclusive room rates available at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa and Four Seasons Resort O’ahu for early ticket purchasers, with 100 percent of ticket proceeds benefiting Kapi‘olani Medical Center O‘AHU, HAWAI‘I (January 2, 2019) — Ko Olina Resort is gearing up for the 6th Annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival on Saturday, April 27
03 Dec 2018

On Oahu, Michael Mina’s Fish House is a Concept Old as the Sea and Fresh as the Daily Catch

In late October, I was on the west coast of Oahu with my wife, taking in the view from an oceanfront cabana at the Four Seasons Resort at Ko Olina. The trade wind rustled the palm fronds and the pale green leaves of the beach naupaka, and an endless procession of deep blue swells.
05 Nov 2018

Eduardo Bolioli is Four Seasons O’ahu’s New Artist-In-Residence

Four Seasons O’ahu at Ko Olina is a destination resort on O’ahu’s west side, as remote or as proximal to Honolulu as you want it to be. It’s a short drive into the city for dinner
19 Sep 2018

Ko Olina Launches Ticket Sales for the 5th Annual Ko Olina Children's Festival, Saturday, September 22, 2018

100 Percent of Ticket Proceeds Benefit Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children; Exclusive Room Rates Available at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa O‘AHU, HAWAI‘I (May 18, 2018) – Ko Olina Resort invites guests, family and friends to celebrate the 5th Annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival on Saturday, September 22, 2018. This family play day
16 Sep 2018

Food, Fun and Film at the Ko Olina Children’s Festival

Source: staradvertiser.com It’s called the Ko Olina Children’s Festival, but in actuality it’s an afternoon and evening of movies, activities, musical entertainment and more the whole ohana will enjoy.
30 Aug 2018

Golf with a Purpose in September

Source: staradvertiser.com If it is September, it must be time to stop on the golf course and remember someone — everyone — in the military who has sacrificed while serving. Especially in Hawaii.
07 Jul 2018

Waikiki Beach is only two miles of Oahu. The rest is well worth checking out.

On the roughly half-hour drive to Ko Olina from the airport, we made a quick stop at Pearl Harbor to visit the memorial and the USS Missouri, which is docked nearby. Together, they serve as bookends to World War II.
16 Apr 2018

Canadian Clutch: Henderson Comes Up Big to Win LOTTE

Source: staradvertiser.com Brooke Henderson’s misadventure on Ko Olina Golf Club’s 16th green on Friday injected doubt into her quest to win the LOTTE Championship. Back on the same patch of turf on Saturday, she snuffed any hope her pursuers harbored of denying the 20-year-old Canadian her sixth LPGA Tour title. Henderson was cruising through her third round
10 Apr 2018

LPGA Pros Angel Yin and Lizette Salas Entertain Fans Ahead of the LOTTE

Source: staradvertiser.com LPGA Tour professionals Lizette Salas and Angel Yin shared some playing tips at the Ladies First Golf Clinic at the Ko Olina Golf Club on Monday. A successful pairing under the Solheim Cup spotlight, Lizette Salas and Angel Yin made for an entertaining duo with the mic on Monday. The LPGA Tour pros provided an engaging
26 Mar 2018

Oʻahu’s West Side Has a New Waterman in Four Seasons General Manager Charlie Parker

Ko Olina, Hawai‘i – One might wonder what would move veteran hotelier Charlie Parker from the iconic Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square in London to the Hawaiian Islands but a close look at his CV reveals a connection to the ocean that crosses continents and an affinity for surfing, scuba diving, ocean navigation
26 Mar 2018

The Moana Effect: Can You Find Authentic Hawaii at a Disney Resort?

Source: cnn.com (CNN) — A surefire way to get some odd looks from your friends is to tell them you’re heading to a Disney resort to learn about authentic Hawaiian culture. But at Aulani, Disney’s resort on Oahu’s western shore, between breakfast with Minnie Mouse, Instagram-worthy shave ice topped with Mickey ears, and selfies with Moana.
24 Mar 2018

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina

Plan the perfect Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday, May 13 with a visit to Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina. "SEA" you at Mina's Fish House for Mother's Day There's nothing like a unique beachside dining experience in paradise to show your appreciation to the most special woman in your life with Mina's Fish House Brunch
10 Mar 2018

Michael Mina Expanding Connection to Hawaiian Tables

Source: sfchronicle.com James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina can claim success across the country with bold dining concepts that debuted in San Francisco. His izakaya-style Pabu now boasts a branch in Boston; Bourbon Steak draws diners in Miami, Scottsdale and Nashville, as well as at Levi’s Stadium; and his eponymous Union Square fine dining room.
07 Mar 2018

Places to Travel According to the Best Travel Blogs

Source: redtri.com Travel and family can add up to memories of a lifetime. For added inspiration, we asked 12 of the savviest travel bloggers out there for their best places to travel for family fun on their own time and their own dime.
07 Mar 2018

Visiting Aulani a Disney Resort and Spa With Kids

Source: nymetroparents.com Get to see Mickey and friends in Hawaii! My family and I recently got a chance to ditch the cold New York City weather for a few days and jet off to Hawaii. We were invited to stay at Aulani a Disney Resort and Spa and take advantage of the sunshine, beaches, and all fantastic.
07 Feb 2018

Searching for Mana: Where to See the Real Hawaii

Source: travelandleisure.com
Standing in the hot sand at the tip of Ka‘ena Point, La‘akea Perry, master teacher at Kei Kai o Kahiki, an all-male hula school, begins to chant, his voice trembling in a lilting vibrato. The words of the oli impart a greeting, one that conveys both a deep love for O‘ahu’s west side and an inherent responsibility to the land.
23 Jan 2018

Hōkūleʻa Returns to Ko Olina Resort for Two-Week Engagement Crewmembers invite students aboard the four hour sail to West Oʻahu

Continuing on her Mahalo Hawaiʻi, Sail, Hōkūleʻa took to the water again today to return to Ko Olina Resort. Amidst fair weather and steady tradewinds, Polynesian Voyaging Society crewmembers welcomed aboard a group of Kamaile Academy school students and their teachers.
17 Jan 2018

Ko Olina Resort to Host Next Hōkūleʻa Community Engagement

Hōkūleʻa will start the new year on her Mahalo, Hawaiʻi tour with two January engagements at Ko Olina Resort. Weather permitting, the legendary voyaging canoe will be docked at Ko Olina Marina, Jan. 3-10, and return for a second visit Jan. 21-Feb. 3.
11 Jan 2018

Exploring West O’ahu: Where to Eat, Stay, and Get Pampered

Source: sandiegomagazine.com
Far beyond the hustle of Waikiki lies the little town of Ko Olina. This lesser known island oasis—with two mega resorts, white sand, and turquoise waters—is the perfect place to get in an aloha state of mind.
04 Jan 2018

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina Partners with Polynesian Voyaging Society to Present Legendary Navigator Nainoa Thompson

Source: press.fourseasons.com
Legendary navigator Nainoa Thompson first conceived the idea of Malama Honua, a worldwide voyage, in 1992. When Hōkūle`a returned to Hawaii last June, the open air, double hulled canoe had been at sea for three years and covered more than 40,000 nautical miles.
19 Dec 2017

Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina Named by Forbes as One of the Top Hotels in the World for 2017

Source: forbes.com
For the last several years, I have closed out December here at Forbes.com with round-ups of the Travel Year in Review for Best Hotels, 10 Best Restaurants and the Best & Worst of Aviation. It’s that time again, so as 2017 winds to a close, I’m reflecting on the past 12 months in travel.

12 Dec 2017

Ko Olina Golf Club Completes Extensive Bunker Renovation Debuts Mickey Mouse Inspired Bunker

Ko Olina Resort, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, December 12, 2017 – Ko Olina Golf Club, host of the LPGA’s LOTTE Championship, has completed a three-month renovation of its greenside and select fairway bunkers. The project included reshaping the bunkers and the addition of new silica sand.
24 Nov 2017

Why Aquaponic Farming May Be the Future of Food

Source: foodandwine.com Sustainably-sourced agriculture is a perennial crowd-pleaser on dining menus, but within a widening swath of the world, it’s more about necessity than it is bending to the whim of culinary catchphrases. When preparing food on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, for example, the quality of the final product is wholly
20 Nov 2017

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina presents the Second Annual Women’s Tennis Association Hawaii Open

Source: Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina November 17, 2017 (Oahu) Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina will present the State’s only Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tournament as the Official Hotel for the tournament, hosting 32 world-ranked WTA players and up-and-coming international stars playing singles and doubles matches on Oahu, a Player's Pro Am
20 Oct 2017

Understated Luxury at O’ahu’s Ko Olina

Source: travelpulse.com The Leeward (West) coast of O’ahu doesn’t get much airtime compared to the frenzied tourism factory of Waikiki—but it used to. It was said to be a favored retreat of Kamehameha The Great and his Queen, Ka’ahumanu, who often swam in the sheltered coves. The Kingdom’s last monarch, Lili’uokalani is also said to have.
17 Oct 2017

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina named on list of the World’s Best New Penthouse Suites

Source: cnn.com Your own private oasis, high above the fray. That's what luxury hotel penthouses offer guests who are willing to pay a premium for some height and a lot of high design. Naturally, New York City is chock full of them. But there are also luxurious new penthouses in other, less expected corners of the globe.
10 Oct 2017

Hawaii Four Seasons: Where A-listers and the Discerning Combine Luxury with Adventure

Source: dailymail.co.uk Of all the press trips, of all the hotels, of all the countries: Hawaii Four Seasons took the biscuit. Hands down the best holiday I have ever been on in over ten years of writing travel features. In fact, the best holiday I have ever been on period.
22 Sep 2017

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina and MINA Group partner to bring Michael Mina’s brand

For Immediate Release: Oahu, September 20, 2017
MINA's Fish House gala opening scheduled for December
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina is thrilled to announce a new partnership with award winning chef and restauranteur Michael Mina that will see Fish House, the resort's signature line-to-table restaurant, become MINA's Fish House.
19 Sep 2017

La Hiki Kitchen Elevates Buffet to Glorious Levels

Source:staradvertiser.com
Buffets have been a vanishing breed of restaurants in Hawaii over the past 15 years. For hoteliers and restaurateurs aiming to boost their brands with cooler-than-thou 21st-century concepts, this relic from the early days of tourism didn’t seem to fly with a more sophisticated audience seeking a more personalized than mass experience.
08 Sep 2017

How to Hawaii Hop for the Ultimate Island Honeymoon

Source: brides.com
Looking for magic on your honeymoon? Let’s be honest, who isn’t? When it comes to sure things, Hawaii is the call to make. There’s no shortage of dreaminess to be had on these jewels of the Pacific, where there’s plenty of opportunity to indulge in the classic Hawaiian hallmarks
05 Sep 2017

3 Reasons We're Falling For Oahu This Autumn

Honolulu traffic is as bad as you’ve heard. But rather than scream at the brake-riding sedan in front of you, do what locals on the island of Oahu do in stressful situations — crank up the Jack Johnson tunes.
29 Aug 2017

It’s Family Time at Oahu’s Aulani Disney Resort

Source: travelpulse.com Disney’s Aulani Hotel opened back in 2011 and has been a flagship lodging option for Oahu ever since. Although Oahu’s resort and hotel scene is almost entirely focused in Waikiki, there is one small cluster of properties on the west side of the island in a developed community called Ko Olina.
08 Aug 2017

Disney Aulani Resort’s Hidden Treasures

Source: hawaiimagazine.com From Laniwai, the first-ever spa created by Disney, to the elevator music with Disney classics sung in Hawaiian, there are unique features to find peeking around every corner.
08 Aug 2017

Disney Aulani Launches New KA WA‘A Luau

Source: travelpulse.com Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, has launched its first luau. The name “kawaa” means “the canoe” and symbolizes the journey across the ocean the Hawaiian people have embarked upon since ancient times.

04 Aug 2017

First Fridays come to Ko Olina

Enjoy free cocktails and free valet parking, while you interact with some of Oahu's most talented artists in a setting and ambiance only the Four Seasons brand can deliver. Inspired by Oahu’s thriving and diverse art scene, Art Walk showcases a myriad of unique works of art, ranging from paintings and photography, to print making.
10 Jul 2017

La Hiki’s Burgers and Shakes are Tantalizing Treats

Source: staradvertiser.com The drive to Ko Olina from town via H-1 might not be the most pleasant experience during commuting hours on a weekday, but once you take the resort exit, you feel as if you’re on vacation. Ko Olina has a number of new pau hana dining options available to provide a minivacation.
26 Jun 2017

Take a Luxe Beach Vacation in West Oahu, Hawaii

Source: nymag.com Ko Olina, the resort on the western coast of Oahu, offers a reprieve from the traffic and crowds of Waikiki, with predictably better weather, a slower pace, and natural beauty in spades — plus plenty of high-end, seaside, worth-the-splurge accommodations. Where to Stay A series of new or freshly renovated properties on Ko Olina share public.
23 Jun 2017

Talent Lineup and Ticket Sales Announced for Seventh Annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival

Celebrated Chefs, Rare Wines, & Top Mixologists Headline #HFWF17 HONOLULU, HI (June 2, 2017) – More than one hundred world-class chefs, fifty winemakers, and a dozen mixologists will bring their talents together in paradise for the seventh annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF). The premier epicurean event in the Pacific will showcase Hawai‘i cuisine
26 May 2017

Mid-century modern hotels swing into a new era

Source:usatoday.com With a signature architectural style, classic mid-century modern hotels emerged throughout the U.S. from the 1940s through the 1960s. This design movement was characterized by minimalist structures and clean lines, accented by simple décor in vibrant colors. Instantly recognizable, mid-century hotels are popular both with nostalgic travelers and with millennials who admire the timeless modern
11 May 2017

Expansion at Ko Olina fuels tourism boom and boosts businesses

Source: staradvertiser.com The movie “Snatched,” which premieres Mother’s Day weekend, features a scene in which Goldie Hawn rubs suntan lotion on Amy Schumer, who is sunning at the adult pool at the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. While the two Hollywood stars are featured, the scene stealer is the pool’s aquamarine water blending
31 Mar 2017

Warriors of Hula – Great Big Story

Source: greatbigstory.com A common misconception about hula is that it’s a dance tradition strictly for women. Nope. In ancient Hawai’i, men were the first to dance hula, and the best dancers were even chosen to become warriors. Today, Ke Kai O Kahiki—one of Hawai’i’s most famous male hula schools—is carrying on this tradition by telling warrior.
29 Mar 2017

Have you heard of Ko Olina?

Source: theglobeandmail.com Hawaii’s rapidly growing master-planned community is on the cusp of fame – and there’s nowhere else on Oahu quite like it. I knew this wasn’t going be a typical stay at a five-star resort the minute I saw Sooriya Kumar barrelling barefoot down a dirt path, beaming with buck-tooth vitality and looking an awful
25 Mar 2017

Disney’s Aulani Resort offers spectacular Hawaiian luau

Source: hawaiimagazine.com From Laniwai, the first-ever spa created by Disney, to the elevator music with Disney classics sung in Hawaiian, there are unique features to find peeking around every corner. Sure, there are other family-friendly resorts in Hawaii. And sure, there are other places around the world to experience Disney’s legendary immersive storytelling
25 Mar 2017

Secret Lives of the Super Rich – Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina

The Secrets to Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina’s Hawaiian Heaven revealed on CNBC’s ‘Secret Lives of the Super Rich. Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina 92-1001 Olani St., Kapolei. (808) 679-0079 www.fourseasons.com/oahu/
22 Mar 2017

The Strangeness and Delight of Taking Your Parents on Vacation

Source: afar.com A Disney vacation, no less. “When do we get leis?” my mom asked as we disembarked our flight to Honolulu. “Usually, at the hotel,” I informed her. She was disappointed—she had expected a flowery greeting right at the gate, with beauties in grass skirts draping her, my dad, and me with fresh orchids.
21 Mar 2017

At Disney’s Aulani, Education and Amusement

Source: travelweekly.com I have a lot of magical memories of Hawaii vacations I’ve taken over the years, but I’ll have a hard time eclipsing the quiet bliss I found next to my 9-year-old son, Matthew, as we sat on the beach learning how to make leis. The lei-making class was one of the myriad educational activities
08 Mar 2017

Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival Raises a Record $394,000 for 14 Nonprofit Beneficiaries

HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF), the state’s premier culinary event, raised a record $394,000 for local beneficiaries following another successful year. Fourteen nonprofit organizations received checks during a Mahalo Reception for the 2016 festival held on March 7th at Neiman Marcus’ Mariposa Restaurant. The $394,000 contribution brings the total giving
07 Mar 2017

The Coast in West Oahu is Beginning to Boom, with Accommodations Rivaling Waikiki’s

Source: latimes.com Oahu’s once-sleepy town of Kapolei, about 20 miles west of Honolulu, is enjoying a growth spurt in resorts that could turn it into a rival of the popular Waikiki Beach. The Ko Olina coastline, home of Kapolei, already has a Four Seasons resort and Disney’s Aulani. Now Atlantis, a name associated with water-themed resorts
09 Feb 2017

Disney, Marvel head to Hawaii to film Marvel: The Inhumans IMAX movie and TV series

Source: bizjournals.com Disney, Marvel Studios and IMAX are planning to develop a headquarters for Marvel’s next major project — a feature film and ABC television series “Marvels The Inhumans” — in a former Navy facility in Hawaii, the head of the state’s film commission confirmed to Pacific Business News this week.
08 Feb 2017

Save the Date for the 2017 LOTTE Championship Presented by Hershey!

The 2017 LOTTE Championship Presented by Hershey swings into West Oahu April 9-15 for its sixth annual event featuring a star-studded field of marquee pros who grace the world stage of ladies’ professional golf. Hershey, the largest chocolate manufacturer in North America, sweetened its involvement in the tournament as the presenting sponsor
10 Jan 2017

Most Beautiful Hotel Wedding Chapels Around The World

Planning a destination wedding can be a headache, but one of the best ways to simplify things is to find a resort that is not only beautiful (and offers guest-pleasing amenities), but also features a jaw-dropping chapel on-site. Imagine saying “I do” in a centuries-old Italian church complete with original frescoes.
24 Dec 2016

Destination: Disney

Dear Santa, KO OLINA, OAHU — We found a vacation spot for you to recuperate from delivering all those gifts to good boys and girls. It’s a place in Hawaii where childlike wonder captivates one’s spirit and soul the minute one enters its portals. Sound like your kind of place, Santa? Welcome to Aulani, a Disney Resort
16 Dec 2016

T&C Travel Guide: Oahu, Hawaii

Where to stay, dine, shop, and relax on Hawaii’s most-visited island. Choosing between Hawaiian islands may be the ultimate one-percent problem. There’s the Big Island, the one for adventure; Maui has the volcanoes; Kauai is the oldest, rainiest, and most lush. But when it comes to sheer fun, killer cocktails, farm-fresh food, and the best surfing
16 Dec 2016

New Ko Olina Resort Will Have Aquarium, Water Park and Spa

The planned Atlantis resort at Ko Olina Resort &Marina will have roughly 800 hotel rooms and 524 residences, according to an announcement Thursday that adds a few details about the previously publicized project. An affiliate of developer China Oceanwide Holdings Ltd. said the project on 26 acres of beachfront land also will have an aquarium
15 Dec 2016

Moonlight Market Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina Offers Festive Evening with Artisanal Flair

Four Seasons Moonlight Market returns with more local vendors and a wide array of gift giving options for the holiday season. On Thursdays, December 22 and 29, 2016 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina will present Moonlight Market, a magical evening of shopping featuring acclaimed Hawaiian artists and artisans.
08 Dec 2016

Noe Wonder

After cutting his teeth at some of the most highly acclaimed dining establishments around the word, chef de cuisine Ryo Takatsuka bucks trends and keeps it “simple” at the Four Seasons Oahu restaurant. Noe chef Ryo Takatsuka has a movie star smile that jumps out at you.
27 Nov 2016

Aulani A Disney Resort and Spa Named Top Best Hawaii Resort For Families

In our fourth annual Readersʻ Choice Awards 2016, our readers chose their absolute favorite places to call their home away from home. Here are five of the best hotels or resorts for families in Hawaii, ranked by number of votes, which our readers believe to be the best. 1. Aulani: A Disney Resort and Spa
25 Nov 2016

Ko Olina Real Estate Market Gets a Four Seasons Boost

Homes in Ko Olina Resort are commanding premium prices thanks to the new Four Seasons Resort Oahu, with the average price of luxury homes rising by 22 percent since the hotel was first announced, according to a report by real estate consultant Ricky Cassiday. The report compared resort market closings from condominiums and single-family homes.
25 Nov 2016

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina presents ‘Moonlight Market’

This year, add an artisanal flair to festive gift giving and enjoy shopping while sipping champagne under the stars with some of Hawaii’s most acclaimed artists and designers. On Friday, November 25, 2016 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina presents Moonlight Market, a magical evening
23 Nov 2016

Shopping and Sipping Under the Stars

Update: New Dates For December Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina Presents Hawaiian Artisans at Thanksgiving Moonlight Market Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina presents Moonlight Market, a magical evening of shopping under the stars featuring acclaimed Hawaiian artists and artisans in a curated exhibition surrounding the Resort’s serenity pool. This year, add an artisanal flair
15 Nov 2016

Four Seasons: Experiential elegance

Floating facedown over a sprawling patch of coral, I watched the snorkeler beneath me disappear into a void in the reef. Several seconds passed as I hovered there on the ocean’s surface, but just as I began to worry, the free diver emerged a number of yards away
03 Nov 2016

Destination: O‘ahu

You’d be hard pressed to travel the world and find a destination that duplicates the climatic serenity, natural wonder and diverse cultural expression that thrives in abundance on the island of Oahu. A geographic hot spot, both literally and figuratively, Oahu is historically monikered “The Gathering Place.”
01 Nov 2016

From Honolulu To The North Shore, The Four Best Spas In Oahu

The pleasures of Oahu, Hawaii’s third largest island, are diverse and aplenty. While most visitors flock here for the natural beauty, beachy offerings (like surfing, fishing, and boating), original cuisine, and refreshingly low-key vibes, the spa scene is also world-class, and not to be missed. Here, I share the four best spas in Oahu
17 Oct 2016

Four Seasons: The Crown Jewel of Ko Olina

The first Four Seasons Resort on the island — a metamorphosis of the once-iconic JW Marriott Ihilani — lives up to the brand’s reputation for sumptuous high living, from the generous rooms, designed in modern Hawaiiana style (banana leaf headboards, kiawe-wood walls) to the house ride, a black Mercedes Maybach.
09 Oct 2016

New Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina puts the isle’s western side on culinary map

Ko Olina: Gourmet mecca Situated on a pristine stretch of coastline on Oahu’s rugged western coast, Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina is the island’s most luxurious multi-faceted experience. The stay is completely customized for each and every guest from romantic getaways to active family vacations to cultural exploration and creative group gatherings.
06 Oct 2016

Disney’s Aulani resort will serve up a very Hawaiian luau and show

Disney's Aulani hotel-resort in Oahu plans to launch a luau for guests with a different spin. It promises to be a specifically Hawaiian (not Polynesian) experience when shows begin Nov. 2. The show’s name, “Ka Waa,” means “canoe” in English, a vessel that links ancient visitors to Hawaii with the modern era.
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.
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.
29 Aug 2016

Seafood served up in summer-fun decor at the Fish House

The Four Seasons brand connotes grace, elegance and discernment, which can also imply a degree of formality and stiffness that’s far from fun. But that’s not the case with its Fish House restaurant, which is as far from stodgy as can be. The idea of seafood towers and shellfish simmers is synonymous with summer fun
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.
09 Aug 2016

Bigger and Better: 6th annual affair spans three weekends on three islands with 100 famous chefs

Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival Make room, Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit, Pizzafest Italy, and Savour Singapore. The sixth annual Hawai’i Food & Wine Festival is joining the ranks of some of the premier food festivals on the planet. More than 100 of the top names in the world of chef, wine and cocktail biz are headed.
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
09 Aug 2016

Locally owned clothing retailers to open shops in Ko Olina Station

Locally owned clothing retailers Jams World and Mahina will open shops in Ko Olina Station, a shopping center in the Ko Olina Resort in West Oahu. Founded in Hawaii in 1964 by surf icon Dave Rochlen Sr., Jams World sells casual attire with colorful prints based on hand-painted art. The new 2,100-square-foot Ko Olina store will open.
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.
26 Jul 2016

Hollywood in Hawaii: Amy Schumer and Kate Hudson Hit Four Seasons Resort Ko Olina

Co-stars Schumer and Goldie Hawn stayed and filmed their untitled 20th Century Fox mother-daughter comedy feature at the luxury Hawaiian resort, where room rates start at $645 and head north to $17,000 a night for the penthouse. Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison’s private-island Lanai hideout at isn’t the only option for entertainment-industry VIPs looking for a relaxing
20 Jul 2016

First look at the new Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina: Slideshow

The Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina recently reopened after the hotel, the former JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa, underwent 18 months of renovations. Renovations included the addition of 16 new suites to the 40 existing suites, two new pools – one adult-only pool and one for families — a new canoe house.
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
08 Jul 2016

5 of the Best Beaches on Oahu that Locals Frequent

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.
23 Jun 2016

From Disney’s CEO to Amy Schumer, the Hollywood power execs with Hawaii ties

Some of the most powerful people in Hollywood are working in or have projects set in Hawaii, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s new list of the 100 most powerful people in entertainment, including the executive at the top of the list, Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Co.
18 Jun 2016

Hawaii: Oahu’s first Four Seasons resort opens at Ko Olina

A much-awaited Four Seasons resort, the first on the island of Oahu, has opened – and it’s far from the crowds of Waikiki. The Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina welcomed its first guests June 1. It’s near the suburban community of Ko Olina, about 17 miles west of Honolulu International Airport.
17 Jun 2016

Nonstop to Paradise

When it comes to proper highend beach resorts in Hawaii like Maui’s Fairmont Kea Lani or Kauai’s St. Regis Princeville, Oahu has lagged behind the other islands (which is why it’s often a stopover on the way to idyllic retreats elsewhere).
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).
03 Jun 2016

‘A place of joy’: Four Seasons opens new Hawaii resort with six-storey spa

Hotel operator Four Seasons has opened its fifth Hawaiian resort; a new property on the island of O’ahu. The Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina is located on the ocean in the community of Ko Olina. At the heart of the property is a 17-storey terraced hotel.
17 May 2016

The Top Family-Friendly Retreats for Your Summer Vacation

Parents and children alike will love the amenities at these kid-friendly properties and campgrounds. Located in the 13 destinations featured on this year's Best Family Vacations in the USA ranking list, these kid-friendly hotels and campgrounds will help your family create memories that will be talked about for years to come.
20 Nov 2015

New Ko Olina Magazine, 17th Annual Thanksgiving Outreach

Our regular e-newsletter is a great way to stay in touch. Sign up to our free, monthly e-newsletter today Ko Olina will be celebrating its 17th Annual Thanksgiving Outreach on Saturday, November 21st. We are thankful for our hotel and resort partners.
09 Nov 2015

Annual Rell Sunn Menehune Surf Contest

Over 100 keiki participated in a variety of board events at Makaha Beach as part of the 39th Annual Rell Sunn Menehune Surf Contest, a benefit for the Rell Sunn Educational Fund.
05 Oct 2015

Classes offer leg up to isle’s hotel workerst

Waipahu resident Jackie Pauole has years of hotel experience, but that didn’t stop her from signing up for free hospitality classes offered by the Ko Olina Resort Association in preparation for the arrival of Oahu’s first Four Seasons-branded property. Following extensive renovations, The Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina is slated to open
16 Sep 2015

#HFWF15: Beauty and the Feast finale at Ko Olina

The grand finale to this year’s Hawaii Food and Wine Festival, Beauty and the Feast, got under way Sunday as the sun was setting over Ko Olina’s beautiful lagoons. The sold-out event featured 12 master chefs from all over the world, including Jose Garces of Garces Group in Philadelphia, Hubert Keller of Fleur by Hubert Keller
29 Jun 2015

Marriott plans 190 more units at Ko Olina Beach Club in West Oahu

Marriott Vacations Worldwide plans to add 190 time-share units to its Ko Olina Beach Club in Hawaii, according to public documents. The Orlando-based timeshare giant will add these units to its existing 560 units that are already built, bringing its total at the West Oahu property to 750 units.
25 Jun 2015

Diner en Blanc Honolulu 2015

Diner en Blanc, an elegant pop-up picnic that takes places in cities across the globe, unfolded Saturday evening at this year’s secret location – Ko Olina. Launched in Paris a quarter of a century ago, Diner en Blanc requires all of its attendees to wear white.
19 Jun 2015

Waianae Health Center Medical School Graduates Nine

Nine doctors graduated this year from Waianae Medical School through the partnership between Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center and the A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, the health center said Wednesday. More than 40 doctors have graduated from the program since its inception four years ago — 85 percent of whom selected
10 Jun 2015

Sanjiv Hulugalle takes the reins at O’ahu’s long-awaited Four Seasons Resort

Much admired, not easily replicated is a well-known tag line for four seasons hotels and Resorts. But it could be just as easily applied to Sanjiv Hulugalle, the young general manager presiding over the $500 million transformation of former J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa into Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina.
09 Jun 2015

Film Festival Funds Emergency Room

The April 17 Ko Olina Children’s Film & Music Festival raised $50,000 for Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. The money raised will go toward an emergency room triage room that will be named to honor the Ko Olina Resort Association and attendees of the 2015 Ko Olina Children’s Film & Music Festival.
29 Apr 2014

Governor Abercrombie Launches 2014 Hawaii Food & Wine Festival with Commemorative Week August 29-Sept 7

Governor Neil Abercrombie launched the fourth annual Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival (HFWF) set for August 29 – September 7, 2014 by officially opening ticket sales and proclaiming the week “Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival Week” in advance, in recognition of the festival as the next agricultural and culinary movement in Hawaii.
24 Apr 2014

Pizza Corner at Ko Olina Resort Wins International Award

The 30th Annual Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, NV was held from March 26-28, 2014. Among the entrants featured in the International Pizza Competition was Pizza Corner, a local Hawaiian eatery. With pizzerias from around the world competing, first time entrant Pizza Corner offered something unique and original in the pizza world.
15 Apr 2014

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman Ko Olina’s New Weekend Brunch Service

Beginning Sunday, April 20th Monkeypod Kitchen in Ko’Olina Oahu will celebrate brunch each weekend on Saturdays and Sundays with brunch service from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dedicated to handcrafted preparations and locally grown ingredients.

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