Hawaii
The Big Island of Hawaii is larger than all the other islands combined but luckily several spectacular golf resorts-each with two 18 hole championship courses, are in close proximity just North of Kona Airport along the Kohala Coast.
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Lani Bay Golf Courses- Mauna Lani has two golf courses, the Francis H. I'i
Brown North and South. Mauna Lani is home to the "Senior Skins Game," and
is ranked among the top courses in the U.S. |
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel-
The Mauna Lani Bay is an exquisite blend of sophisticated luxury, superb cuisine,
world-class golf and tennis and Hawaiian-style hospitality. The hotel is a AAA
Five-Diamond award-winner, rated the #1 Resort in the U.S. and #2 in the world by
Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous. All rooms have a private Lanai, over 90% of
which overlook the blue Pacific Ocean. |
Orchid at Mauna Lani-
A tropical oasis nestled on 32 beachfront acres of the Kohala Coast, the Orchid at Mauna
Lani is just 25 minutes North of Keahole-Kona Airport. Epicurean fantasies come to
life with everything from oceanfront lunches to elegant dining under the stars. The
Club Level offers a private lounge, special key access, services of a concierge, special
room amenities and complimentary meal presentations. |
Hapuna Beach- The
Hapuna Beach Golf Course, designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, is a links-style layout
which rises from the shoreline to approximately 700 feet above sea level. Greens
nestle into dramatic natural contours, incorporating native plants, trees and grasses. |
Hapuna Beach Hotel-
The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is an all oceanview hotel overlooking the white sands of
Hapuna Beach on the Kohala Coast. Enjoy a fresh water pool and one of America's best
beaches, as well as hiking, biking, horseback riding, whale watching and tours by
helicopter. Also, golf, tennis and specialty boutiques are all on property. |
Mauna Kea Golf Course-
The Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed Mauna Kea Golf Course is a traditional championship
layout which opened in 1964 and runs from the waterfront to the heights above Mauna Kea
Beach Hotel. The Mauna Kea Golf Course has been honored as one of Golf Digest's
"America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses" since 1969. |
| Mauna Kea Beach Hotel- The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel fronts the natural white sand beach of lovely Kaunaoa Bay. The beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites feature majestic mountain and expansive ocean views. This luxury hotel reopened in December 1995 after a 18-month multi-million dollar restoration. |
Other things to do: visit an active volcano, go deep-sea fishing or take
an exciting helicopter ride. The village of Kailua-Kona is conveniently located for
shopping, restaurants and historical sights.