Fairmont Orchid, HawaiiKohala Coast, HI

In the world of golf, Hawaii Island is regarded as the pinnacle playground, a land of uncommon beauty, startling diversity and welcoming weather. Here, alongside Fairmont Orchid, is an award-winning 45-hole championship Hawaii golf course. The Mauna Lani Golf Course was designed to have two distinct 18-hole complexes, the south and north course, each capturing unique characteristics of the Hawaii Island landscape. Both courses will satisfy every level, appealing to the recreational golfer and ready to be tightened up to meet the demands of tournament play. The South Course is built on the prehistoric Kaniku lava flow, geologically a relatively young flow. The golf course snakes through stark, rugged, aa lava. The Volcano goddess, Pele, reigns supreme on this course. If she favors you, balls hit into the lava will miraculously bounce back into the fairway. If not, kiss them good-bye! Aside from great golf, this challenging course offers the golfer a range of mountain and ocean views and was home of the Senior Skins Game for 10 years.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,677 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa.

The Islands weave an enchanting magic. But they are as precious and vulnerable as they are beautiful and alluring. Visit with intention and make your trip about protecting the Big Island’s fragile ecosystem. Responsible tourism is a growing niche and Hawaii Island boasts several specialty programs and offerings.

Learn about, and help protect, the Island’s delicate ecosystems and ancient native trees growing on the roughest terrain in Hawaii. Meet the scientists rehabilitating wildlife and developing renewable energy sources. Hear about planet-preserving emerging technologies or go on a climate-friendly tree-planting tour. Add a little island stewardship to your vacation

Live the ‘Life’s a beach’ mantra! Take your time playing on the island’s fabled shores, from white-sand classics to black-lava beauties. Whether it’s on our private white-sand shore or a bit further out, don’t leave Hawaii without a day, or three, at the beach. Please. There’s nothing more quintessentially island than an afternoon splashing in the warm sea, hanging 10 and relaxing under the palm trees. Slow down, savor the day and dive into the aloha spirit.