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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 […]

5th Annual Hire Leeward Job and Career Fair Taking Place, June 24, 2017

Working on the Westside: Changing Jobs, Changing Lives
O’ahu Residents Can Find Opportunities at the Hire Leeward Job Fair
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Location: University of Hawai’i – West O’ahu campus
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
List of Participating Employers
With the annual theme of “Connecting Leeward Residents with Leeward Jobs”, the 5th Hire Leeward Job & Career Fair will […]

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 […]

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 into the […]

Ko Olina Resort Announces 4th Annual Children’s Festival Saturday, September 23, 2017

Festival Proceeds To Benefit Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children; Exclusive Room Rates Available at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
O‘AHU, HAWAI‘I (April 10, 2017) – Ko Olina Resort invites guests, families and friends to celebrate the 4th Annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival on Saturday, September 23, 2017. The event will feature interactive video […]

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 […]