Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands.
Maui is named after a mythological demigod who pulled the islands from the sea with his brute strength. Today, visitors to the island enjoy not only the sumptuous beaches he supposedly created, but also enjoy touring the historic whaling villages, Haleakala National Park, the Lahaina trail or the winding road to Hana. And warm weather enthusiasts will find paradise in Maui with only a light sweater or jacket needed for evening.
Fairmont Kea Lani
Perched on 22 acres, this all-suites and villas hotel sits on the southwest shores of Wailea on Polo Beach. "Heavenly white" is the translation of Kea Lani, which is evidenced by the sea of whitewashed architecture that mirrors the whitewashed beaches. Regular Fairmont hotel guests will find the usual attention to detail at the Kea Lani including complimentary fitness classes, a spa, four on-site restaurants, boutique shopping and even full-service coordination for weddings. Children are also welcome, as the hotel offers a year-round children's program. Each guest room has a private balcony, a deep bathtub and flat-screen HD televisions.
Maui Seaside Hotel
For the budget-conscious traveler, the Maui Seaside is in central Maui on the Kahului Bay where wind surfers like to frequent. One of three family-owned hotels in Hawaii, the Maui Seaside is only 10 minutes from the historic 'Iao Valley and a little less than an hour from the old whaling village of Lahaina. Local attractions include wind surfing, biking, hiking and golf before guests return to the Seaside and unwind by the pool or enjoy dinner at the hotel's restaurant. All rooms are air conditioned, and the hotel offers both concierge services and an on-site laundry facility.
Hotel Hana Maui
At the end of the twisting Hana Highway is the Hotel Hana Maui. Once a six-room intimate getaway in the 1940s, Hana Maui is now a full-service resort on the island's eastern coast that was rated four diamonds by AAA in 2010. Designed for serenity seekers, rooms are devoid of televisions, radios and clocks so guests may literally lose time in their pursuit of relaxation. Complimentary wellness opportunities aid in this quest including yoga classes, bicycling, pool and a fitness room. Tennis and golf equipment are also provided free of charge. To take destressing to the ultimate level, spa services such as massage and body treatments are available.
Grand Wailea
"Conde Nast Traveler" named the Grand Wailea one of their Top 100 resorts in 2009. Not every hotel can boast having its own little church, but the Grand Wailea features a beautiful, intimate chapel at the heart of its property---making the hotel ideal for destination weddings. With more than 81 original works of art, including the work of Picasso and Leger, the hotel is also a fine-art lover's paradise. Guests may choose among ocean, flora or Mount Haleakala views, and as of 2011, a daily resort charge of $20 was levied for items such as nightly turn-down service, a complimentary flower Lei upon arrival, unlimited use of the fitness center and admission to daily water aerobics and scuba lessons.
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