{travelwell } by DAV I D D U R A N
LUXURY MEETS ADVENTURE O’ahu beckons everyone to come experience its beauty. You don’t need an excuse to head to O’ahu. While known
RIDE A WAVE WITH YOUR FRIENDS
for being an island intended for relaxing, it’s not always
Grab your friends and get on a SUPSquatch. What in the
about chillin’ at the beach or slurping down drinks in the
world is a SUPSquatch, you ask? It’s basically an oversized
cabana. Travelers nowadays are searching for a bit of ad-
inflatable stand-up surfboard that fits up to six people.
venture to mix in with their resort time. The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons offers an exclusive Surf Safari Experi-
Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina, located outside of the wildness
ence unique to the resort, and the adventure begins with
of Waikiki, in a more tranquil part of the island, has part-
a hotel pickup by Let’s Surf HI (LETSSURFHI.COM ). Let’s Surf
nered up with local operators that include retired Navy
HI takes you to a nearby, secluded beach where you will
SEALs, professional competitive surfers, and conserva-
learn how to ride the waves on one board (it’s easier than
tionists to fill its guest’s itineraries with incredible once-
you think). The expert guides will be out there with you,
in-a-lifetime experiences. Ever shared a massive stand-
making sure you are safe while snapping some great shots
up surfboard with five of your friends or hovered over the
of you riding the waves to shore (proof you did it). After-
ocean in a helicopter with your scuba gear strapped on
ward, enjoy an easy uphill climb to Pink Pillbox, where you
your back, moments before you jumped in? Now you can,
can take in breathtaking views of the coastline. The Surf
and afterwards, you have the luxury of heading straight
Safari also includes a stop for lunch. When booking, make
back to that cabana for a well-deserved cocktail. Following
sure to ask for a stop at Ruby’s food truck, a local favor-
are some of the incredible adventure activities offered at
ite that makes the most incredible healthy-ish fruit bowls
the Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina.
and sweets.
40 MAY 2019 Los Angeles
