{"id":3422,"date":"2020-04-23T09:07:41","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T19:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waikoloabeachresort.com\/?post_type=naupaka_news&p=3422"},"modified":"2020-11-02T08:54:30","modified_gmt":"2020-11-02T18:54:30","slug":"a-hui-hou-until-we-meet-again","status":"publish","type":"naupaka_news","link":"https:\/\/www.waikoloabeachresort.com\/naupaka_news\/a-hui-hou-until-we-meet-again\/","title":{"rendered":"A Hui Hou – Until We Meet Again"},"content":{"rendered":"
For close to 10 years now, Naupaka News <\/i>has been sharing news and articles of interest about Waikoloa Beach Resort. From the inviting Pacific waters to the treasured cultural experiences to the remarkable culinary experiences, sharing Waikoloa Beach Resort with visitors, guests, and owners has been a true privilege and pleasure.<\/p>\n
Yet with uncertain current conditions prevailing in Hawai`i and around the world, and an inability to know exactly when and how travel will get \u201cback to normal,\u201d we wanted to stay in touch and offer a relaxing glimpse of the place we all know and miss, Waikoloa Beach Resort.<\/p>\n
So, until we meet again at \u201cthe gathering place of the Kohala Coast\u201d (hopefully soon!), please enjoy the images and remembrances of this special place in the world.<\/p>\n
The logo for Waikoloa Beach Resort \u2014 the naupaka flower \u2014 is at its core a symbol of hope and eternal love. Like many stories from Hawai`i\u2019s mythology, the story of the naupaka flower is one born of loss, but buoyed by the possibility of eventual reunion. Two lovers, it is said, one from nobility and the other a commoner, tore a naupaka flower in half to remember one another as they parted forever. And ever since, the naupaka flower that blooms in the mountains (naupaka hiwa<\/i>) only bears petals on the upper half of the flower, while those that grow near the sea (naupaka kahakai<\/i>) only bear petals on the lower part of the flower. The enduring hope is that the two star-crossed lovers \u2014 and the two opposite blooms of the flower \u2014 will one day be reunited and thus become whole. \u201cAs a symbol for Waikoloa, the naupaka legend and the idea of becoming whole through eternal belief in the positive is very strong,\u201d says Scott Head, vice president, Waikoloa Land Company. \u201cWe strive to deliver experiences to our guests that not only make their vacations more enjoyable and memorable, but that will have positive impacts on their lives long after they leave. That is what the naupaka legend and the flower symbolize.\u201d<\/p>\nLAVA TO LUXURY<\/h3>\n
Visionary developer Ronald F. Boeddeker first laid eyes on the land that today is Waikoloa Beach Resort in 1972. Back then, it was not much more than lava fields as far as the eye could see, fronted by a magnificent stretch of ocean, some palm trees, and a gentle bay. Its transformation from lava to luxury seemed unlikely, but through the efforts of Boeddeker, Thos Rohr (president and CEO of Waikoloa Land Company 1988-2010), hotel developer Chris Hemmeter, and others, Waikoloa Beach Resort<\/a> slowly shaped into the delightful destination resort it is today. Guests have their choice of hotel accommodations at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa<\/a>, and the Hilton Waikoloa Village<\/a>; oceanfront cottages at Lava Lava Beach Club<\/a>; and several privately owned homes and condominium communities<\/a>. It\u2019s the perfect place to stay \u2026 and play!<\/p>\n Memorable cuisine adds greatly to any vacation, and at Waikoloa, dining is one of the true pleasures of your stay. There are more than 30 dining options<\/a> scattered throughout the resort, serving everything from deliciously prepared and exceedingly fresh seafood to authentic Italian pizza to sushi to local-style barbecue and ethnic favorites. Venues range from sit-down meals in scenic settings, to grab-and-go snacks and fast food for busy schedules. Flavor influences match the various immigration waves that populated Hawai`i over the decades, including Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Portuguese, and many others. Cuisine in the Hawaiian Islands is as tasty as its population is diverse.<\/p>\nA CULINARY TALE<\/h3>\n
CLASSIC GOLF<\/h3>\n