HAWAII
Big Island of Fun
Waikoloa Beach Resort (1-877-WAIKOLOA
waikoloabeachresort.com) is the
first-choice destination for couples, families and golf groups who want the
complete Hawaiian vacation experience at a single location.
Set on The Big Island’s famous
Kohala Coast, Waikoloa presents you with a unique array of on-site options that
let you enjoy everything that’s great about Hawaii. As to the amazing golf, the
decision isn’t whether to play both championship courses, but how many extra
rounds can you get in. The Beach Course is an oceanfront wonder that was
literally carved from ancient lava beds. The Kings’ Course employs a
Scottish-style links design in a tropical landscape dominated by volcanic
peaks.
At the top of your after-golf
activities list should be a visit to Waikoloa Queens’ Garden, one of Hawaii’s
best cultural (and horticultural) centers that features authentic Island food
and music in the evenings. Shopping? Waikoloa has its own Kings’ Shops outdoor
marketplace with dozens of top-quality boutiques. Dining? Only 20 distinctive
resort restaurants. Anything cool to do with the kids? Well, there’s snorkeling
with dolphins, for starters.
Accommodations choices include
luxury oceanfront guest rooms at the resort’s Hilton and Marriott hotels, plus
five condominium villages with a variety of floor plans for any size family,
travel or meeting group. Decisions, decisions…. At Waikoloa, you’ll enjoy making
every one.
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Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Course (1-866-PRINCE-6,
princeresortshawaii.com) offers you
choices, too. The first is which of four world-class resorts on three different
islands to make your vacation headquarters: the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf
Club on Oahu, the only resort on that famous beach with its own golf
course; the all-oceanview Maui
Prince Hotel, with 36 spectacular holes at Makena Golf Club; or The Big Island’s
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and on-site course, plus access to the legendary
Robert Trent Jones-designed layout at nearby Mauna Kea Resort, which reopens its
historic hotel this fall after a $150 million renovation. The second choice is
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