July/August 2012

A Tribute To Waikoloa’s Visionary— Ronald F. Boeddeker, 1938-2010

The Boeddeker family dedicating the plaque to Waikoloa’s visionary in 2011. The name Ron Boeddeker may not be as well known to resort guests as Bill Marriott, Conrad Hilton, or other titans of the leisure industry. But that is exactly how Ronald F. Boeddeker would have wanted it. He did not seek the spotlight, spoke to the media infrequently, and preferred to remain low-key and behind the

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Legacy of the Hula

Ēwe O Ka Hula (Legacy of the Hula) The 10th Annual Celebration honoring Loea Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, with collaboration from local hālau, schools, youth organizations, and hālau from Japan and Europe, drew an appreciative crowd of over 2,500 on Saturday, May 5. This annual fundraiser benefitted Nā Wai Iwi Ola, a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating the Hawaiian culture and

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Waikoloa Family Golf Days

WAIKOLOA BEACH & KINGS’ COURSES During the months of July–August, families can play the Waikoloa Kings’ Course after 3:30 pm for only $50 per adult and $25 for juniors including COMPLIMENTARY junior Nike rental clubs. Adult Callaway rental clubs are also available for only $25. Waikoloa Family Golf Days are a wonderful opportunity to create lifetime memories with the entire family, and

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Hawai`i’s only “toes in the sand“ restaurant, Lava Lava Beach Club

Waikoloa Beach Resort‘s newest dining and accommodations option is also Hawai`i’s only “toes in the sand“ restaurant, Lava Lava Beach Club. Located just south of the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and managed by the same folks who have been pleasing visitors and locals alike for many years at Kona’s renowned Huggo’s, “Lava Lava Beach Club is a place people can come enjoy the

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