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Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden

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The lush 400 acres in windward Oahu features plantings from major tropical regions around the world, about 35 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The garden park, Ho’omaluhia, is Hawaiian for “make a place of peace and tranquility.” Following floods in 1965 …
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4th of July – Ala Moana Beach Park

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The Ala Moana Center will present one of the largest and most spectacular fireworks shows in the country, about 35 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. You will be able to watch the 24th Annual Fireworks Spectacular from Ala Moana …
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Hawaii Bon Dance – Summer Schedule

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Obon is a Buddhist custom that originated more than 500 years ago in Japan and came to Hawaii with the Japanese immigrant workers of the nineteenth century. Obon is celebrated as a time to remember your ancestors. Each weekend throughout …
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Chasing Waterfalls on Oahu – Likeke Falls

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Looking for a relatively short hike on a kid-friendly trail? The hike to Likeke Falls is a nice trail through the jungle with a beautiful waterfall as a destination or a place to stop and snack, about 35 minutes from …
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Food Network Star & Top Island Chefs at Hawaii Wine & Food Festival

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Get ready for some amazing food and wine tasting this Friday and Saturday for the third annual Hawaii Wine & Food Festival in Ko Olina. During Friday evening’s tasting session (starts at 6 p.m.), guests can talk up wines with the actual winemakers, …
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More Things to Do: Ko Olina Lagoons

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The manmade Ko Olina Lagoons are a great way for you to kick back and relax.  The four lagoons — Hanu, Naia, Kolola, and Ulua — are setup with nice amenities like showers, restrooms, picnic areas and beach shops. Lifeguards are …
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