We had the good fortune to charter “The Entertainer”, which is a Sea Ray SLX 400 available to guests staying at the Four Seasons Ko Olina. Skippered by two talented and knowledgable team mates, the trip was fantastic and exceeded all expectations for our foray into dolphin and whale watching. It helped that the seas were very calm on the day we went out, and that is was very much the right season for whale watching.
Read MoreThe Ko Olina area is a development about 30 minutes from Honolulu airport and houses several resorts, including the Four Seasons, Disney’s Aulani and Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club. It is built around three man-made lagoons that provide for easy ocean access and swimming, in an area where surf usually makes ocean access a challenge.
Read MoreAn annual festive exhibit worth a visit is the Bellevue Botanical Garden D’Lights. Held outside, pretty much rain or shine, the lighted exhibit covers a portion of the botanical gardens and showcase creative constructions of gardens, animals, landscapes and some whimsical elements as well. A walkable loop with some mild inclines and declines can be covered in less than an hour and will leave everyone in a holiday mood.
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