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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai 2011 Highlights

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RenewIt’s been a busy year here at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, and with our constant focus on perfection, we’re better than ever. We look forward to welcoming you back soon with the warm spirit of aloha.

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Morning Coffee, Ready When You AreWaking up to the smell of Hawaiian

coffee is one of life’s greatest pleasures,

so we’ve added a coffee cart to each

guest room. We’ll prepare your coffee

set-up each evening at turndown,

so it’s quick and easy to brew in the

morning – helping you start another

perfect Hualalai day.

On your next visit to Hualalai, you’re sure to

notice our newly refreshed guest rooms and

suites – completed earlier this year. The style

is lighter, with new furniture and fabrics.

The look is more “Hawaiian beach,” perfectly

capturing the Resort’s comfortable elegance.

Many rooms now also feature enhanced views

and larger lanais. We’re continuing to make

our Resort even more special for you.

Beautifully Refreshed

Every Single Guest Room

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What’s Cooking?New Food & Beverage Experiences, Inspired by the Vision of James Babian, Executive Chef

Pahu i’a: Top Restaurant on Hawai’i IslandPahu i’a continues to gain accolades. We were just

named the # 1 restaurant on Hawai’i Island by the

2011 Zagat Survey.

Chef Nick Mastrascusa is now overseeing both

Pahu i’a and Beach Tree, as these two dining venues

complement each other so well. His creativity has

resulted in many delicious changes to the menu.

To try them all, you’ll likely want to dine at Pahu i’a

several times during your stay! Look for sushi,

shared plates and new wines by the glass.

We’re proud to say that 90% of the food served at

Pahu i’a is produced on Hawai’i Island, based on

our commitment to working with our fantastic

island farmers and fishermen.

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Replenish

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New Dining Experience at Pahu i’aWe listened to your comments and we’ve made some great changes to the Pahu i’a dining experience.

The atmosphere is now more fun, lively and paced to suit your mood. Drop in for a leisurely meal,

shared appetizers or a few glasses of wine. Our new fire pit provides additional options for casual

dining and after-dinner lingering. Be sure to check out the lounge for breakfast or dinner.

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Daily Rituals at the Sunset LawnSure to become a favorite spot on your next visit,

the Sunset Lawn is a beautiful new destination,

set right on the ocean in front of the Beach Tree

Pool and Restaurant. The name is a natural fit,

because this is a fabulous place during sunset.

This is also the home of Bubbles at Beach Tree,

our nightly pre-dinner ritual, featuring blankets,

pillows, bocce ball and champagne.

More to Tempt You at the Surf ShackWe’ve made some enhancements to the Surf Shack,

located between the Beach Tree and Sea Shell pools.

There’s now an expanded deck, a greater amount

of seating and more offerings on the menu. You’ll

find everything from coffee drinks and snacks to

soft-serve frozen yogurt and tropical shaved-ice

cones. Just stroll up in your swimsuit and enjoy!

Have You Heard About the Kau Kau Cart?Keep your eyes open for our tiki-inspired Kau Kau Cart,

which drives around the Resort daily from 4:00 to

6:00 p.m. The Kau Kau (meaning “food”) Cart features

snacks and beverages for kids and adults – perfect if

you need a little bite or a drink before dinner. Offerings

include cheese plates, chips and candy, along with beer,

wine and soft drinks to wash it all down!

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Palm Grove Pool: For Adults Only

Pick Your Perfect SpotRestful and romantic, the Palm Grove pool offers

plenty of idyllic places to relax, letting you choose

from chaises longues, hammocks and daybeds

tucked in semi-private areas off the deck.

Adding to the beauty, miniature Zen gardens are

placed on all side tables, while fragrant gardenia

and plumeria surround the pool to provide a hint

of natural aromatherapy.

Refresh

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Enjoy Hourly PamperingLook forward to hourly poolside pampering,

inspired by the four natural elements. Among

the possibilities: coconut water and aloe refresher

shots (water), warm lava stone pressure-point

massage (fire), thermal mud hand and body lotion

(earth), and organic aromatherapy-infused

oshibori towels (air).

Cool Indulgence at the Swim-Up BarFeeling thirsty? Discover our own chic interpretation of a

swim-up bar, featuring bench seating within the pool. This

is the prime location for sampling our signature shaved-ice

cocktails. Flavors range from the pineapple or yuzu margarita

to our thyme-berry cooler and sake pom-tini. Palm Grove’s

selection of nature-inspired cocktails are always served with

a healthy splash of Hualalai sunshine.

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Recharge

Recreation Round-UpTips on the 17th Holefrom Brendan Moynahan, Director of GolfOne of the biggest challenges of playing our golf course is focusing on the

hole and not being distracted by all the natural beauty.

With views of black lava, white sand and blue water, our signature 17th hole

doesn’t make it easy to concentrate. Before choosing a club for the 164 yards,

it’s important to consider the wind. Usually there’s a 10- to 15-mile-per-hour

breeze coming off the ocean to the left of the hole, so aim to the left in order

to ride the wind.

Fortunately the 17th green is one of the largest on the course, so you have

a decent shot of making it on!

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Discover our Huaka’i TourThere’s a tremendous amount of heritage here at

Hualalai, and we’re telling this fascinating story with

our new Huaka’i tour, which translates as a “travel

experience with a defined purpose”.

Narrated by the experts here at the Resort, the tour

takes you across the property and highlights unique

plant life, pieces of art and historic sites.

This virtual walking tour may be enjoyed in a number

of ways. You can follow the self-guided tour with your

own iPod or mobile device, or you can borrow one from

the Concierge. Or you can listen or read the tour at home

before you arrive. Just contact us and we’ll send it to you.

E-mail: [email protected].

Smooth New Body Wrap and Poolside PamperingOur spa continues to pamper in high fashion, and we’re excited to introduce

our newest apothecary experience: the wawali (smooth) wrap treatment.

Using indigenous ingredients, a body mask is custom-blended to your

individual needs for moisturizing, mineralizing, cleansing or softening.

You are then cocooned in warm linens as you enjoy a face and scalp massage.

The pampering is now extended poolside. During your next visit, please ask

about our popular poolside massage treatments. We realize that our pools are so

lovely you may not wish to leave them, so let us bring the spa experience to you!

Health and WellnessOur Hualalai Sports Club was recently named

“# 1 Place to Stay Fit While on Vacation” by Shape

magazine. On behalf of our team – trainers, tennis,

yoga, Pilates, spinning and zumba instructors,

as well as chiropractors and acupuncturists –

we say “mahalo” for the accolades!

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Being socially and environmentally conscious is a part of every day life at Hualalai. Our history, tradition and precious natural environment are always our priority.

Eco Update

RestorePlanting 500,000 “Legacy” Koa TreesWe’ve partnered with a local, non-profit

organization, Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods,

to plant up to 500,000 “legacy” koa trees.

As legacy trees, they will not be harvested,

and will live out their natural life in the native

Hawaiian forest, contributing significantly

to re-establishing this depleted species.

This initiative is part of the global effort

of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to

plant 10 million trees around the world, in

celebration of the company’s 50th birthday.

If you’d like to learn more about the project,

you can join weekly meetings with

representatives from Hawaiian Legacy

Hardwoods at the Hale o Kanu. Meaning

“the house where planting begins”, this

learning center is located in Ronnie’s

Garden, across from the Cultural Center.

You can contribute to the cause and sponsor

your very own legacy tree. Start by planting

your seedling in a small tray and we’ll help

nurture it until it’s ready to be planted. You’ll

receive a certificate with a unique code that

will allow you to find your tree via GPS signal

once it’s planted in the forest. You can even

buy your own family forest!

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Looking Ahead: Restoring Our CoastlineOur natural resources team is hard at work

on a proposal that would restore the Resort’s

coastline and re-establish productive and

sustainable fishing grounds. The project

would implement a 10-year “rest” or no-take

policy from the reef – enabling native fish

to replenish their once-bountiful population.

We’ll keep you informed!

Cut your Carbon Footprint in the Eco-Crescent at King’s Pond – Our Natural Aquarium in the Lava The crescent of guest rooms surrounding King’s Pond offer consistent Four Seasons

style and luxury – with a difference. We’ve taken special steps to minimize guests’

impact on carbon emissions, while maintaining full comfort and enjoyment. These

measures range from reducing the frequency of linen changes to eliminating the

use of bottled water.

When you stay in these rooms, you contribute to our environmental efforts and play

a role in preserving the beauty we treasure so much. You’ll enjoy your Hualalai stay

with even more peace of mind. To request a stay in our Eco-Crescent, simply let us

know when making reservations.

What Makes the Eco-Crescent Different?Here are just some of the environmental

measures in the Eco-Crescent at King’s Pond

that help to reduce your carbon footprint:

• Automatic enrollment in our

Green Linen Program.

• Refillable bathroom amenity dispensers,

instead of individual plastic bottles.

• Ceramic water carafes, refilled daily.

• Lower-energy compact fluorescent lights.

• In-room paper products made from

recycled, biodegradable fibers.

• Rubber spa sandals, instead of disposable

terry cloth slippers.

For a full list of measures, please refer to

our Guest Directory of Services.

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Did you know? The Origins of Our NameThe full name of our Resort is

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai at

Historic Ka‘ūpūlehu, and there’s an

interesting story about the origins of

that last word. The land division on

which the Resort sits was originally

known as “Ka‘ūlupūlehu”. Over the

years, it has been shortened slightly

to “Ka‘ūpūlehu”.

The original word can be broken into

three parts: “Ka” meaning “The”; “Ulu”

meaning “Breadfruit”; and “Pūlehu”

meaning “Roasted”. So yes, we’re named

after “The Roasted Breadfruit”. This

name honors the crop that once grew

plentifully on this land, and it also

echoes a local legend of two sisters

and a mysterious visitor.

Come by the Cultural Center and ask

to hear the legend from “Uncle” Earl

Kamakaonaona Regidor. While you’re

here, you can play ukulele, learn the hula,

create Hawaiian crafts, or just talk story.

Road TripRent a car directly from the

Resort, chart your course with

our Concierge, and let us pack

you a picnic for the day.

Green Flash GazingThe best place to see the “green flash” –

appearing just above the sun at sunset –

is the Beach Tree Bar, which was voted

one of America’s best beach bars this

summer by Travel + Leisure.

Sustainable SeafoodThe lobster and kampachi served in our restaurants

are raised in sustainable methods in the cold, pathogen-

free underwater farms at NELHA (Natural Energy

Laboratory of Hawaii Authority). This allows us to bring

you the best-quality and freshest seafood available.

Dining on the SandWe love to serve private dinners on the beach,

whether for couples, families or groups of

friends. It’s an unforgettable experience,

being surrounded by the people who are most

important to you – relaxing by the water, with

your feet in the sand. Your own dedicated

servers make sure everything is perfect.

Abundant GreeneryThere are over 800 species and

varieties of trees and plants at

the Resort, including wiliwilu,

ulu, palms and philodendrons.

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ReturnWe hope you’ll come back to Hualalai for these exciting events:

December / January• Seaside Luxe Designer Trunk Shows• Humpback Whales Arrive• Mauna Kea’s First Snowfall

January 5 – 15, 2012• Waimea Ocean Film Festival

January 16 – 22, 2012• PGA Champions Tour – Mitsubishi Electric Championship

February 2012• Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival

March 10, 2012• Kona Brewers Festival

March 31, 2012• Lava Man Triathlon

March / April 2012• Seaside Luxe Designer Trunk Shows

April 12 – 14, 2012• Merrie Monarch Hula Festival

June 2, 2012• Honu (Half Ironman) Triathlon

July 2012• Parker Ranch Rodeo• Cream of the Crop – Kona Coffee Tasting Festival

August 2012• Seaside Luxe Designer Trunk Shows

August 13 – 17, 2012• Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament

September 7 – 9, 2012• Run for Hope (Benefiting Hawai’i Cancer Research)

September 2012• Queen Lili’uokalani Canoe Races

October 13, 2012• Ironman Triathlon

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Talk to us …We welcome your direct feedback, but we also

invite you to join us on Facebook and Twitter.

We keep the information interesting by sharing

details about what’s new and exciting here at

Hualalai. Touch base with us regularly!

Robert Whitfield

Regional Vice President and General Manager

[email protected]

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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

at Historic Ka‘upulehu

72-100 Ka‘upulehu Drive

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740, U.S.A.

Tel 1 (808) 325-8000

Toll-Free 1 (888) 340-5662

Fax 1 (808) 325-8200

www.fourseasons.com/hualalai

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