#Fairmont Orchid Resort

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Big Island sunset

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Sunday was our first proper Hawaiian sunset--we witnessed it at an event at the next resort over, the Fairmont Orchid. It was definitely a hit among many of the attendees, as everyone was scrambling over to the beach from where the free food and drink were to get a shot or two on their phones.

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We spent a week in Hawaii last month on the big island of Hawaii itself, and one thing I was looking forward to was eating lots and lots of poke. I am someone who does my research before I go somewhere, and something I figured out pretty quickly in trying to better understand where we were staying was that there were a couple of grocery stores in the immediate vicinity, and the better one for my purposes was located up the road from our resort village in the next one, in part because it was a local chain and the touted their house-made poke, but also because they had a loyalty program and a pretty decent-looking selection of private brand products.

Foodland Farms definitely delivered. We went there on our first full day in Hawaii to pick up some poke for lunch and local snacks for the room, and basically everything we got was a homerun. The lady working at the poke counter was happy to give us samples and was clearly very proud of the poke on offer, and she made it really difficult to pick a couple for our first forays, but it was of little matter because we’d get lunch here most days as it was on the way back from the tradeshow my husband was attending, so we tried a lot. 

Not pictured was the seaweed salad I had later in the week, and damn, I wish it was more widely embraced because it’s my favorite salad out there. It’s savory, it has great texture, and unlike salads made with baby greens, it can stand to sit for a while and not turn into soup. 

(Photo of the store from their website, because I didn’t get a photo while we were there, stupidly.)

If you find yourself going to Hawaii Island and staying at either the Hilton Waikoloa Village or the Fairmont Orchid, do yourself a favor and sign up for a loyalty account for the Foodland Farms Mauna Lani and take advantage of the great deals and even better, freshly-made poke.

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Hawai’i is a strange place for a mainlander music festival.

Paniolo country is an even stranger place for one.

Some of us haoles have the opportunity to learn and grow, but others remain isolated, visiting the resorts and sipping on pina coladas by the pool.

My host let us play her old ukuleles and she taught us some Hawaiian songs. I learned about Queen Lili’uokolani and her compositions. When I come back next year I hope I can do a recital of her music and use my skills as a musicologist to actually connect this community of musicians with the local community that we move into every July. Right now we are not connected.

The baroque show sold 35 tickets. The theater was pretty much empty. Apparently more people will come to the musical, and there’s whispers of it in the grocery store and ACE hardware, but we’ll see.

Our host told us that when a Hawaiian musician plays at this theater, it sells out every time.

What are the educational opportunities we are actually offering our students besides putting a role on their resume?

Imagine if we used this as an opportunity for postcolonial music making, and gave our students hope for a better future.

I’m tired of the Fairmont Orchid and getting yelled at. There’s a real opportunity here. I want to be a part of it and help us all grow.

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Living in a Resort Home in Hawaii

MAUNA LANI ESTATES

Hawaii Hotel & Resort Photographer, PanaViz has photographed many aspects of the 3,200 acre Mauna Lani Resort over the years.

Here, we showcase a glorious home within the Mauna Lani Estates. This home is a gracious showcase of resort life.

The simple luxury of this property is a fresh approach to relaxed resort life. The beautifully-crafted tropical design sits in harmony with surrounding fields of lava and the lush Mauna Lani landscape.

The spaces of the home flow from interior to exterior, and Hawaiian respect for nature and the land 'Aloha Aina is evident in the thoughtful use of natural materials, natural light, and natural ventilation.

Mauna Lani Resort

Mauna Lani Resort encompasses approximately 3,200 acres with over 3 miles of accessible oceanfrontage. Named one of the top luxury, eco-friendly resorts in the world, Mauna Lani is home to two upscale oceanfront hotels; the 350 room Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and the Fairmont Orchid Hotel, two 18 hole championship golf courses, Hawaiian spa and fitness club, tennis courts, a property owner’s beach club, Ancient Hawaiian fishponds, historic petroglyph fields, shopping, fine and casual dining.

As part of the Mauna Lani Resort community, this home gets to enjoy the amenities offered by the resort. It is conveniently located at the Mauna Lani Beach Club, golf course, and numerous shops & restaurants.

COMPLEX AMENITIES: 

Golf community is centrally located

Private homes with pool & hot tub

Located within a mile from the Mauna Lani Beach Club

Hawaii Hotel and Resort Photographer, PanaViz has photographed the following communities with Mauna Lani Resort

● Mauna Lani Hotel

● Mauna Lani Terrace

● Mauna Lani Point

● 49 Black Sand Beach

● The Cape

● Champion Ridge

● The Estates

● The Islands

● The Villages

● Pauoa Beach

● Ke Kailani

● The Fairways

● Palm Villas

● Golf Villas

● Kulalani

● Ka Milo

● Anchialine Fishponds

Luxury Hotel Photography by PanaViz

See Maui Real Estate Photographer here.

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The Fairmont Orchid Hotel – A Five-Star Luxury Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii

The Fairmont Orchid is a luxurious hotel located on the Big Island of Hawaii. This hotel is perfect for couples or families looking for a relaxing and romantic getaway. The Fairmont Orchid offers stunning oceanfront views, a world-class spa, and an array of dining options to suit every taste.

You can find my post highlighting their food HERE.

Nestled on 32 acres of stunning coastline on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island, the Fairmont Orchid is a luxurious AAA Five-Diamond resort that offers its guests an unforgettable experience. Whether you're looking to spend your days lounging by the pool, enjoying treatments at the award-winning Spa Without Walls, or teeing off at the renowned Francis H. I'i Brown South and North Courses, there's something for everyone at the Fairmont Orchid.

The Rooms

Fairmont Orchid hosts 540 rooms on their oceanfront property. The large, bright rooms are fitted with plush linens, marble bathrooms, and touches of the sea. Being situated on the coast with turtles lounging by the property, the hotel takes initiative to protect the ocean. You can find large sizes of Fairmont's signature scent, Le Labo's Rose 31 stocked in the bathrooms. The staff takes care to properly recycle the bottles when they're empty. In addition, all guests are given reusable water bottles in lieu of plastic containers.

One of the things that I really loved about the Fairmont Orchid was the array of activities that were available. There was never a moment when I felt bored or like there was nothing to do. There are plenty of beach umbrellas and chairs available, so you can always find a spot in the shade. If you want extra privacy, you can rent an Oceanside cabana. You receive a cooler of refreshments and snacks along with cold treats throughout the day!

Staying at the Fairmont Orchid also gives you access to one of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii. The water is crystal clear and perfect for swimming and snorkeling. The highlight of my trip was seeing sea turtles when we went snorkeling in the lagoon.

Majestic and breathtaking, nestled right on the shores of Hawaii's famed Kohala Coast. If you're looking for a relaxing and refined staycation destination, look no further than the Fairmont Orchid.

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Mahalo to Bob Lafond for sharing this lovely shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Bob took this shot whereas visiting the Large Island of Hawaii in September. This space fronts the beautiful Fairmont Orchid Resort. The blazing tiki torches, palm bushes and sundown sky simply make us need to sigh. Such a pleasant scene! […]

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Aloha Welcome at Hawaii's Fairmont Orchid Resort

Aloha Welcome at Hawaii’s Fairmont Orchid Resort

The 32-acre Fairmont Orchid Resortis located in an ideal climate zone on a northwestern beach along the Kohala Coast on the “Big Island” of Hawaii. The weather is mild year round for weddings, family vacations and corporate functions. On the majestic Kohala Coast above Kona, this area receives about 10 inches of rain a year, with a little bit more up in the hills. Whereas Hilo on the other side…

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No matter where I travel to, one of the first things I do in my research phase is to scour the local area for an easily-accessible grocery store/drug store so I can get necessary supplies like sunscreen and room snacks and drinks. I had two grocery stores slated for this trip, but the one we went to first was in the next resort village over: Foodland Farms Mauna Lani. This is a local chain, and when I saw that they had a loyalty program I could sign up for online, I did it so I could take advantage of any discounts. This was the right move, as we were able to find a lot of great deals on everything from their in-house poke to wine to their private label snacks that were out of this world. (Thai crab curry rice cakes, anyone?) This was a huge help in making sure we didn’t have to depend on resort food, which made things much more affordable. 

The site of the conference was at the Fairmont Orchid which was also part of this resort complex, so it became an easy spot for M to go to on his way back from the morning sessions and pick up some lunch for us that we’d enjoy in the lobby area, and as a result I tried a number of their poke offerings. My favorites were the ahi tuna with oyster sauce, and the Korean style-salmon with a spicy red sauce and red seaweed. I would also get seaweed salad if they had it (sometimes they would be cleaned out) and again, it was utterly fantastic. 

We came here so often that getting one of their insulated bags felt like a perfect souvenir that’s also practical, as it did help keep everything cold.

(Bottom photo is from the Foodland Farms website as I never stopped to snap a photo of the exterior while we were there.)

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First Sunset on my trip here in the Big Island of Hawaii #nature #exploretocreate #nofilter #landscape #ocean #beach #thirdeyedea #travel #photography #traveltheworld (at Fairmont Orchid Resort, Big Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4-29_sA_Es/?igshid=a6y2qbjaturw

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Staying at the Fairmont Orchid resort, Hawaii

Staying at the Fairmont Orchid resort, Hawaii

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I will start this post by saying that I have not been paid or compensated to write this guide to the Fairmont Orchid resort on the Big Island of Hawai’i. As one of the best luxury resorts in Hawaii, I have always wanted to stay here…

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Hotel perks that make resort fees a little more tolerable Courtesy Fairmont Orchid Fairmont Orchid In-room coffee makers, Wi-Fi, a bottle of water and, sometimes, complimentary nationwide phone calls are now among the standard amenities travelers will find included with most hotel rooms.

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Hotel perks that make resort fees a little more tolerable Courtesy Fairmont Orchid Fairmont Orchid In-room coffee makers, Wi-Fi, a bottle of water and, sometimes, complimentary nationwide phone calls are now among the standard amenities travelers will find included with most hotel rooms.