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14 | Hawaii Island KONA THe faiRMonT oRCHiD, Hawaii o o o o o amid a landscape of volcanoes, rainforest, and rolling surf, The Fairmont Orchid offers guests 36 holes of award- winning championship golf, plus an array of oceanside massage treatments at The Spa without walls. For those who seek the ultimate in relaxation, lean back in a wide hammock at sunset and watch for the Kohala Coast's legendary green flash. aaa Four Diamond. 1 HilTon waikoloa Village ® o o o o o This 62-acre oceanfront resort is known for its tropical gardens, waterfalls, and canal boats and waterways. Guests can enjoy a snorkel lagoon, golf, tennis, and rare works of art along the Museum walk, and the beautiful grounds and scenery can be enjoyed from the private lanai of every room. Guests can avail themselves of the vast array of resort amenities while staying in this destination resort—a paradise unlike any other. 2 Mauna kea BeaCH HoTel o o o o o Founded in 1965 by Laurance S. Rockefeller, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is a landmark of luxury on the Big island's golden Kohala Coast. Situated on Kauna'oa Bay, a beautiful white-sand crescent beach, the Mauna Kea offers 252 luxury guestrooms and suites with breathtaking ocean views, championship golf, exceptional dining, 11-court Seaside Tennis Club, spa services, and much more. 3 Mauna lani Bay HoTel & BungalowS o o o o o The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows is an oceanfront oasis located on a white sandy beach surrounded by lush gardens and historic fish ponds. Understated elegance; superb cuisine; championship golf; an award-winning spa; tennis; children's program; cultural activities; and genuine Hawaiian-style hospitality are signatures of this Big island resort. aaa Four Diamond. 4 HaPuna BeaCH PRinCe HoTel o o o o This oceanfront property set along the bluffs above Hapuna Beach, rated one of the best beaches in america by Condé Nast Traveler, offers 350 elegantly appointed guestrooms with views of the ocean or lush gardens. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of water sports; an arnold Palmer-designed championship golf course; world-class cuisine; and a state-of-the-art spa at this Kohala Gold Coast favorite. 5 SHeRaTon kona ReSoRT anD SPa aT keauHou Bay o o o o Sheraton Kana Resort is a blend of ad- venture. culture, and authentic Hawaiian hospitality—newly revitalized resort that was once the playground of Hawaiian royalty. Snorkel with majestic manta rays in pristine Keauhou Bay or slide down a 200-foot lava tube water slide in the oceanfront fantasy pool. Guests find themselves in the perfect location to experience the splendor of Hawaii. 6 waikoloa BeaCH MaRRioTT ReSoRT & SPa o o o o Guests seeking relaxation and rejuvenation will find it all at this beachfront resort, which features contemporary, sophisticated guestrooms with private lanais; the Mandara Spa; a fitness center; heated infinity pool; and ocean view dining at Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge. Championship golf, water activities, and over 50 world-class shops and restaurants are just steps away. 7 CouRTyaRD king kaMeHaMeHa'S kona BeaCH HoTel o o o h Completely renovated to embody the essence of Hawaii, guestrooms feature private lanais—many with ocean views. Home to an award-winning luau, the hotel stands on the grounds where King Kamehameha once resided, and is located in the heart of the historic fishing village of Kailua-Kona, overlooking Kona's only white-sand beach. a truly Hawaiian experience lies in store here. 8