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    Living on a Lagoon

    December 23, 2009 // 1 Comment »

    Fields Open @ Ko'Olina Resort - Oahu
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    Ko Olina, one of Oahu’s truly hidden secrets, has just recently begun to attract the attention of developers of Ewa real estate.  A true island paradise, the Ko Olina area consists of a number of private plots of real estate, a hotel resort, vacation homes,  a marina and harbor, and some of the best golfing in the state.  The JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa is the highlight of area and provides a world class luxury resort experience that is mixed with the true spirit of island hospitality.  The hotel features 387 guest rooms and 36 suites, many offering spectacular ocean views and panoramic views of the crystal blue lagoons that are exclusively for hotel guests. The Marriott Beach Club is responsible for the operation of the timeshare units that are in facilities completely separate from the hotel.

    The resort has partnered with the National Football League to sponsor all players, staff, and their families for the annual Pro Bowl held at Aloha Stadium.  Large areas are devoted to Pro Bowl activities and a practice field is even painted and leveled for players’ use prior to the big day.  A number of community events are also hosted by the NFL at the resort during the week leading up to the game.

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    Convenient Schooling in Central Oahu

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    Mililani Mauka is the newer and more upscale a...
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    One of the allures of Mililani Hawaii real estate is the exceptional public educations that can be found in the immediate vicinity.  Administered by the Hawaii Department of Education, the Mililani is well covered by an intricate network of elementary, middle, and high schools that serve the area’s K-12 needs quite well.  Elementary schools include Kipapa, Mililani Uka, and Mililani Waena.  Middle schools include Mililani Ike and Mililani Mauka.

    The sole high school that serves the students of Mililani is the Mililani High School.  The campus serves almost 2,500 students in four grades and is one of the largest high schools in the state of Hawaii.  In 2005, Mililani graduated the largest class in the state. A faculty pool of about 190 teachers have been leading the school since it opened in 1973.  Mililani High School is especially known for its arts, performing arts, and digital media programs, all of which are frequented by some of the most accelerated students in the state.  The school’s marching band is typically named among the top two in the state each year.  Students also have access to an extensive athletics program that includes varsity teams in Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Judo, Soccer, Girl’s Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Boys’ and Girls’ track, Volleyball, Wrestling, Water Polo, and Paddling.

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    Wailua River Fun

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    Wailua River Mountain View
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    While not many Kauai homes are located along the Wailua River, the river is one of the longest rivers in the state and is the only navigable river in the Hawaiian Islands. Beginning at the crater of Mount Waialeale, the river runs towards its mouth that meets the Pacific Ocean.  A hub of activity and social life on the island, both locals and tourists can be spotted along the river most days of the year.  The river caters mainly to kayak tours that run up the river.  The tours take participants up into the deeper Kauai forests to explore the waterfalls and natural sights that are hidden the in the lush brush beyond. Boat tours to the Fern Grotto and other water activities like jet skiing, banana boating, and parasailing are also based at the mouth of the Wailua River.

    But besides the variety of activities available on the river, Wailua River has a number of attractions itself.  Halokila Hawaiian Village is one of the biggest sights along the waterway.  The village is a complex of ancient Hawaiian buildings and homes.  A bird refuge also is located along Wailua River and attracts a number of endemic species that are quite frequently spotted by kayakers passing by.  A waterfall referred to by the simple name of “Secret Falls” is also popular for its rope swing and gorgeous vistas.

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