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March 30, 2007 7:42 PM

"Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka`upulehu"

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Four Seasons Resort
Hualalai at Historic Ka`upulehu

Hawaii island is called "Big Island" by locals. Hawaii islands consist of eight islands and Hawaii island is the biggest one, located to the farthest east with the size of approximately 10460Km2. There are Mt. Mauna Kea with an altitude of 4205m and Mt. Mauna Loa with an altitude of 4169m on this island and their smooth ridge lines are extending to the ocean. Throughout the year, Mt. Mauna Kea is blessed with clear and sunny weather and it's in one of the fortunate environment to have an astronomical observation. There are 12 astronomical observatories in various countries in the world. Kilauea volcano located in the east is currently active. On the west side of the island, there's hardly any rain and "Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka`upulehu" located in the north of prime resort called Kona coast which was developed on top of lava. In the blackish lava area, this hotel stands like an oasis. It opened in 1996 and owns a white sand private beach and a golf course, designed by an American golfer, Jack Nicklaus.
Under the concept of "the resort, inheriting history and roots carried on this land", an architect, Robert Glazier took a lead and the construction plan had started. Incorporating figurative art, and lava created by nature in the landscape, lava is also used for hallway and interior. And in the premises, 800 palm trees, lime trees, frangipani and ginger were planted. This turned desolate landscape into Hawaiian tropical landscape filled with nature. Moreover, expansive guest rooms equipped with lanai, are all facing the beach and are finished with modern interior utilizing local materials such as bamboo and rattan.
On the other hand, in the swimming pool called "King's Pond" using ocean water, 3,500 kinds of tropical fishes swim in it and it's possible to do snorkeling. This high-quality resort maximizing Hawaiian rich nature, is certainly relaxing and releases us from our daily hectic schedules.



「Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka`upulehu」
Address : 72-100 Ka`upulehu Drive, Ka`upulehu-Kona
HAWAII, U.S.A. 96740
TEL.+1(808)325-8000 FAX.+1(808)325-8200
URL.http://www.fourseasons.com/jp/hualalai

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