Guide to Ko Olina, Oahu

"This oceanfront resort blends the Disney experience with island life: “You can expect Disney's service and hospitality without the theme park feel,” shares Jim Bendt, a T+L A-List advisor. The property has a more upscale feel than its mainland Disney counterparts and features standout dining, a luxury spa, an expansive water park, and posh accommodations that range from studio rooms to multi-room suites. It packs in endless activities, from movie nights to ukulele classes; on-site snorkeling is made approachable by a dedicated reef: “My favorite activity is our beautiful Rainbow Reef,” shares guest service manager Alyssa-Lende Kane, and the reef “provides a safe and fun environment to see our dazzling marine life without the worries of unpredictable currents.”" - Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna is a theme park and travel journalist who has spent her professional career in New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Yahoo Lifestyle, Insider, The Points Guy, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines