Everything is at Your Fingertips in Waikoloa Beach Resort

If you’re going to fly all the way across the ocean you surely want an experience that will be action-packed yet relaxing, thrilling yet comfortable. You also want to see the highlights of Hawaii – the whirlwind of colors, sounds and fragrant breezes you’ve heard so much about - without having to spend too much time driving around in order to seek out all the hotspots.

Luckily there’s a place called Waikoloa Beach Resort that offers up all the sweetest aspects of the Aloha State in one convenient region. You’ll still be tempted to explore other parts of the Big Island, of course, but be assured that the Kohala Coast is a fine place to get a taste of all the perks you’ve been envisioning.

Lovely stretches of shoreline (don’t miss Anaeho’omalu Beach) will offer unbeatable scenery and ample opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing and dolphin watching. The resort is also equipped with two golf courses – Beach Course and Kings’ Course – as well as a truly top-notch shopping center.

Kings’ Shops is more than just a cluster of upscale boutiques, art galleries and souvenir stores, it’s a fun gathering place as well. Special events like the Great Waikoloa Ukulele Festival, weekly movie night at the outdoor theatre, plus every kind of dining experience you could hope for make this the place to be.

To further embrace the culture of the region, sign up for a hula or basket making class. Nature lovers can take a petroglyph tour or venture off on a hike, and those in the mood to put their feet up can book a spa appointment or watch the sun set from the balcony of a conveniently located condo or villa.

Whether you end up using Waikoloa as a jumping off point for bigger adventures or sticking close to this world within a world, you’re sure to discover that this destination serves as the passageway to paradise.