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Exploring the Reef at Night – Waikiki Aquarium

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Explorers can examine the reef with Waikiki Aquarium staff in search of nocturnal marine life, about 45 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The first Exploring the Reef at Night of the 2015 season is Sunday, October 25, from 6 to …
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Hawaii’s Plantation Village – History by Day and Haunting by Night

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Hawaii’s Plantation Village is an outdoor history museum located in historic Waipahu town, about 20 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Step back in time to when ‘sugar was King’ and explore a living history museum and botanical garden.  By …
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Tour Iolani Palace

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In the middle of downtown Honoulu, about one hour from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, sits Iolani Palace. It is the only royal building in the United States. The Palace is an ever-present reminder of the royal heritage of the Hawaiian …
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CLIMB Works Keana Farms Zipline Tour – North Shore

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Oahu’s first zipline tour, at Keana Farms in Kahuku, is about 70 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The tour consists of 8 dual ziplines ranging from 500 feet to up to a half a mile long, 3 sky bridges, 2 rappels, …
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63rd Annual Waikiki Hoolaulea – September 19, 2015

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The Annual Waikiki Hoolaulea is Hawaii’s largest block party, about 35 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Visitors and locals will gather along Kalakaua Avenue between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM for food, fun, and entertainment. A myriad of Hawaiian …
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Duke Kahanamoku Exhibit at the Bishop Museum Until November 30, 2015

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The Bishop Museum is currently running an exhibit celebrating the 125 anniversary of Duke Kahanamoku’s birth, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Duke Kahanamoku was a native Hawaiin competitive swimmer, who is widely credited with popularizing the ancient Hawaiian sport …
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Ko Olina: Perfect Backdrop for Wedding Photos

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Pacific Weddings magazine recently featured inspired wedding photos shot in Ko Olina. All the photos are strikingly gorgeous. (Check out more Ko Olina wedding photos here.) No wonder so many people host weddings and other special events here… can’t quite …
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