The Lyon Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, located at the University of Hawaii just thirty minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, offers a quick immersion into Hawaii’s flora. About 200 acres of tropical rainforest are open to visitors. …
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The East-West Center will host the Exhibition: Dancing in the Spirit: Korean Masks, Music, and Social Concerns until January 6. The exhibition features characters and performance patterns from all over South Korea. The styles include influences from shamanism and Buddhism, …
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The classic musical Annie will be performed at the Diamond Head Theatre, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, every weekend beginning Dec. 7. The musical shares the story of the optimistic orphan, Annie, as she …
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Opal Thai is a casual Thai eatery in Haleiwa, just forty minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. In addition to standard Thai fare, the chef works with each guest’s individual tastes to craft a personalized Thai-inspired dish. As a …
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‘Iolani Palace, the official home of Hawaii’s monarchy, was originally built in 1882 by King Kalakaua in downtown Honolulu, just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas Resort. Known as the ‘merrie Monarch’, King Kalakaua’s cheerful, sociable lifestyle is …
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The Japanese Cultural Center will host tours of a Japanese Buddhist Temple and Exhibit every week day from now through February 2013. The gallery exhibition will include temple furnishings, and tours will explain the cultural significance of architecture and …
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The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park, a fleet attack submarine, is designed to preserve the memory of World War Two. Bowfin was initially launched exactly one year following the attack on Pearl Harbor and is now open to visitors …
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The Ko Olina Lagoons, located just minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, are a generally crowd-free beach are consisting of several beautiful lagoons. Unlike the popular Waikiki beaches, Ko Olina Lagoons offer visitors a simple experience, as even tents …
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Located in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, about 40 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas Resort, Byodo-In Temple is a testament to the significant Asian, particularly Japanese, influence throughout Hawaii. The Byodo Temple, built in 1968, is …
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During a trip to Hawaii, many visitors try to incorporate critical bits of US history by visiting the USS Memorial or National Cemetery of the Pacific. The National Cemetery is a well preserved open space nestled within a natural crater …
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