Tag Archives: Oahu

2016 World Fireknife Championships and We Are Samoa Festival

The We Are Samoa Festival at the Polynesian Cultural Center, about 75 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, features the 24th Annual World Fireknife Championship and High School Samoan Cultural Arts Festival. Dancers of all ages showcase their mastery of Samoan fireknives …
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Captain Cook’s Feathered Helmet & Cape Returns – Bishop Museum

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

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

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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Humpback Whale Season on Oahu

Just as our idyllic weather beckons to tourists around the world, the warm shallow waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands are a favorite destination for humpback whales. Scientists estimate two-thirds of the entire North Pacific humpback whale population returns to …
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Start 2016 With A Bang – Waikiki New Year’s Eve Fireworks

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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World’s Largest Maze – Dole Plantation Pineapple Garden Maze

In 2008, Dole Plantation’s giant Pineapple Garden Maze was declared the world’s largest maze, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The maze includes over two miles of paths crafted from thousands of colorful Hawaiian plants. You are …
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2015 Hale ‘Aina Awards Restaurant of the Year – 12th Ave Grill

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

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

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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