Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Announces 2024 Festive Programming

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, the first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five Star resort on the Island of Hawaii, has unveiled an exciting lineup of programming for its 2024 festive season. This December, the cherished Hawaiian resort is set to welcome new and returning guests to the island with a vibrant array of seasonal activations from specialty holiday menus to engaging collaborations, interactive keiki (children) programs, and timeless festive traditions.

“Four Seasons Resort Hualalai has set the stage for unforgettable festive moments for decades, and our team continues to remain committed to crafting personalized experiences for each and every guest, whether first-time visitors or returning, to make sure they genuinely feel at home,” says Charlie Parker, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. "The 2024 festive season brings world-class culinary experiences and innovative events designed to capture Hualalai’s holiday spirit. Understanding the importance of togetherness, we’re proud to offer some of Hawaii's most impressive villas and suites, ideal for groups of all sizes, with unique amenities that cater to every generation."

Known for its exceptional experiences, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai continues to impress visitors of all kinds during the festive season. Offering a curated selection of celebrations, the Resort ensures a memorable holiday for guests of all ages, enjoyed through a unique Hawaiian lens.

Festive season highlights:

• Hualālai Festive Market | Thursday, December 19, 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm - Located at the Hualalai Trading Company, guests can browse the beloved annual festive market for a celebration of local artistry alongside culinary delights and signature Hualalai gifts.
• Jingle Bell Run | Monday, December 23, 2024, 7:30 am - Rock the best holiday wear and join Resort guests for the annual Jingle Bell Run, which follows a scenic two-mile loop around Hualalai Resort.
• Santa’s Visit | Tuesday, December 24, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon - Assure keiki Santa does in fact make it all the way to Hawaii with an event that will surprise and excite all. Mr. Claus himself will make a special appearance on Christmas Eve morning to join the festive arts and crafts event hosted by Kids For All Seasons - a complimentary recreational and educational program for Resort guests ages 5 to 12.
• Christmas Dinner and Hanukkah | Wednesday, December 25, 2024, 3:00-9:00 pm - For those who celebrate, bountiful food stations will be fully stocked including seasonally inspired favourites, traditional dishes and of course a holiday sweets station of decadent desserts. In addition, the festival of lights will be celebrated with menorah lightings every evening of Hanukkah.
• New Year’s Eve Gala | Tuesday, December 31, 2024, starting at 6:00 pm - To ring in 2025, the Resort will host its annual New Year’s Eve Gala under the stars. Guests can delight in a selection of curated dinner stations set against the stunning backdrop of the Beach Tree pool, while a separate celebration for families - NYE Keika Gala - will be offered with kid-friendly activities, dancing, dinner and more. As the clock nears midnight, the Resort will commence the countdown to 2025 complemented by a stunning firework show along the water.

Guests can indulge in the culinary fanfare of celebrated chef Tyler Florence at the recently opened Miller & Lux Hualalai, bringing a Big Island take to the traditional steakhouse. In addition to these new dining experiences, epicurean programming will also be scheduled throughout the season including Luau & Polynesian Shows, Dinner Under the Stars and beyond.

Bolstering its holiday activations, a number of treasured seasonal activities will return for families, kids and individuals. In addition to the year-round Kids For All Seasons club offering art classes, movie nights, magic shows and more for guests ages 5 to 12, the festive season welcomes the return of Camp Manitou, one of the nation’s foremost summer camps. Introducing daily programming for children ages 9 to 17, a focus on group bonding through cultural, recreational and exploration activities is provided both at the Resort and across the Big Island. Examples include visiting secret beaches, exploring lava tubes and waterfalls, snorkelling at Kealakekua Bay and stargazing at Mauna Kea - kicking off the New Year with unforgettable adventures.

For guests seeking a mental and physical reset ahead of 2025, the Resort offers a number of convenient wellness amenities tailored to various preferences. At the Resort’s Wellness Center, complimentary yoga, Pilates and cycling classes are available throughout the week, with tennis and pickleball available at the neighbouring Sports Club. The Resort is also home to the luxurious Hualālai Spa offering a variety of relaxing and rejuvenating services from body treatments to facials and wellness offerings such as acupuncture and reiki, or an innovative Moonlight Massage Spa Experience, which allows guests to enjoy a private treatment under the night sky. Guests also have access to the championship Hualālai Golf Course, as well as the state-of-the-art Hualālai Golf Hale for expert guidance or out-of-the-box family fun.

Taking advantage of the surrounding ocean, the Resort boasts a team of world-class watermen - the Alaka’i Nalu - able to guide guests on canoe paddle excursions, surf lessons, private snorkel and daytrips on the Resort’s new 46-foot (14 metre) catamaran Alaka’i Nui, and more hidden island explorations. On land, guests can also take advantage of eight pools on property including King’s Pond, the Resort’s famed 1.8-million-gallon (8 million litre) swimmable aquarium with more than 1,000 fish and a resident eagle ray, Kainalu. The adjacent Kumu Kai Marine Center is available for further exploration and education led by the Resort’s Natural Resources Team.

For guests looking to partake in an once-in-a-lifetime adventure, the Resort offers a unique collection of “Only at Hualālai” experiences aimed to connect guests to the elite local craftspeople and celebrate the extraordinary remote locations and unforgettable adventures of Hawaii Island. The coveted range of experiences span from forging a chef’s knife on a secluded coffee farm on the hills of Hualālai, to learning the ancient art of freediving with champion free diver and ocean conservationist Kimi Werner, creating an original wooden surfboard with water legend Bonga Perkins, and more.

To make a reservation for the 2024 Festive Season, click here to book online or call 808 325 8000.