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Captain Cook’s Feathered Helmet & Cape Returns – Bishop Museum

Posted on March 27, 2016 by rachel

For the first time in over 237 years, a feathered cloak and helmet that Kalani‘ōpu‘u gave to Capt. James Cook in 1779 will return to Hawaii and be on display at the Bishop Museum, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach …
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Brunch with Top Chef Lee Anne Wong at Koko Head Cafe

Posted on March 5, 2016 by rachel

Koko Head Cafe, about 35 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, is an island style brunch house with Top Chef Lee Anne Wong serving eclectic dishes seven days a week. After graduating from The French Culinary Institute, Chef Wong jumped …
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Hike Koko Crater Railway Trail

Posted on February 10, 2016 by rachel

Koko Crater Railway Trail, about 90 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, is a 1.4 mile round-trip trail located near Honolulu that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. …
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Start 2016 With A Bang – Waikiki New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Posted on December 27, 2015 by rachel

The annual Waikīkī Beach fireworks show is a delight for the entire family, about 40 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The fireworks will start at 11:55 p.m. with one announcement salute fired every minute until one minute before midnight. Be …
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2015 Hale ‘Aina Awards Restaurant of the Year – 12th Ave Grill

Posted on November 21, 2015 by rachel

12th Ave Grill is an award-winning restaurant featuring fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients, about 35 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Their daily dinner specials offer the ripeness of the season and the best of Hawaii’s local farms and …
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Malasadas – A Portuguese Donut in Hawaii

Posted on October 24, 2015 by rachel

In 1878, Portuguese laborers from Madeira and the Azores came to Hawaii to work in the plantations. These immigrants brought their traditional foods with them, including a fried dough pastry called the “malasada.” Today there are numerous bakeries in the Hawaiian islands …
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Exploring the Reef at Night – Waikiki Aquarium

Posted on October 11, 2015 by rachel

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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Tour Iolani Palace

Posted on September 23, 2015 by rachel

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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63rd Annual Waikiki Hoolaulea – September 19, 2015

Posted on September 5, 2015 by rachel

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

Posted on August 25, 2015 by rachel

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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