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Atlantis Resort and Residence Ko Olina Update

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Right after I published my Hawaii hotel news December 2016 edition, new information about an upcoming Oahu resort was revealed.  So, here's an Atlantis Resort and Residence Ko Olina Update. As previously reported, the Atlantis Resort and Residence Ko Olina will be built on Oahu's west side, in the Ko Olina Resort.  Atlantis is slated to be built on a 26-acre parcel of … [Read more...] about Atlantis Resort and Residence Ko Olina Update

Atlantis Resort Ko Olina Confirmed

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Last week I wrote about Ko Olina's latest development possibly beginning construction next year.  At the time, all we knew was the name of the landowner: China Oceanwide Holdings.  The company paid $280 million for the 26 acres of land on Ko Olina's Lagoon 2.  This plot of land is next-door to Disney's Aulani.  However, earlier this week Ko Olina's master developer, Jeff Stone … [Read more...] about Atlantis Resort Ko Olina Confirmed

Ko Olina New Construction

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This year has been a year of change for the Ko Olina Resort.  Earlier in the year we saw the former JW Marriott Ihilani re-open as the Four Seasons Oahu.  Then, an announcement was made that an Atlantis Resort would be built in Ko Olina.  At the time, the news release said it's to be the most expensive resort ever built.  Now, it appears the resort is about to embark on its … [Read more...] about Ko Olina New Construction

Disney Aulani Turns 5!

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A few days ago Walt Disney Hotels & Resort's celebrated a milestone.  The resort officially opened on August 29, 2011, so this year Aulani turns 5.  And of course, Disney celebrated by announcing new features for the resort. No, Aulani isn't adding any new attractions as part of its celebration.  It is adding new (to the resort) characters, however.  Those characters … [Read more...] about Disney Aulani Turns 5!

Ko Olina Dining Guide

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Ko Olina Resort is a great place to stay if you want to kick back and relax.  It's far from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and Downtown Honolulu, which is both good and bad.  Positive points of staying in Ko Olina are the lack of crowds, congestion, noise, etc.  But with that serenity comes a negative; Ko Olina lacks shopping and has limited dining options.  While greater … [Read more...] about Ko Olina Dining Guide

Value of Disney Vacation Club Ownership

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After my post on Aulani's accommodations, some of you had asked about the value of Disney Vacation Club Ownership.  Originally I hadn't want to write about the value of a timeshare ownership, as its rather complex.  But Disney Vacation Club is a bit different from traditional timeshare ownership programs.  Plus, while the wife and I were Disney Vacation Club owners, we have … [Read more...] about Value of Disney Vacation Club Ownership

Aulani Activities

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Today I'm continuing my mini series on Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa.  The previous posts discussed the resort's accommodations and dining, but today I'm going to go over Aulani activities. Pools Despite being a resort in Hawaii, the main draw at Aulani are its pools.  The Waikolohe Valley is the resort's main attraction, home to its many pools, slides, and lazy … [Read more...] about Aulani Activities

Aulani Dining

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In my last post I went over Aulani's Accommodations, mainly the Disney Vacation Club villas, so this time around I'll be covering Aulani Dining.  Why?  Well, despite the perception that there's few options, Aulani does have a TON of different dining options ranging from quick-service to upscale fare. 'Ama'Ama To me the best and only sit-down restaurant at Aulani is … [Read more...] about Aulani Dining