Snorkeling is just one of many activities you can do in Maui.
Maui is the only Hawaiian island named after one of the Polynesian demi-gods, according to the website Maui HI! If you believe in the legend, you can thank the so-called prankster Maui for delivering the earth on which your resort sits, as well as delivering the sun that allows you to swim in a pool or hang out at the beach in the middle of winter.
Marriott Maui Ocean Club
Views of the island and views of the ocean are available at the rooms inside this Maui resort. That view can be enjoyed from your private lanai. Selected rooms include amenities like a sleeper sofa, separate living area, dishwasher and a third bathroom. The hotel's self-described super-pool measure 3.5 acres that includes a shipwreck area for the kids to play, as well as water slides. Adults can enjoy the two Jacuzzis around the pool. The Hale Mana Wellness Center provides a range of treatments that includes massage, waxing, facials, fitness counseling and the ability to take a nice steam. On-site dining options include three poolside delis.
Marriott Maui Ocean Club
100 Nohea Kai Drive
Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
(800) 763-1333
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Grand Wailea Resort
Rooms at this luxury resort average 640 square feet and feature high ceilings, a private lanai and wireless Internet service. Recreational activities abound at the Grand Wailea. The Hibiscus Pool measures 4,850 square feet and is the sole domain of those over 18. Guests of all ages can enjoy the Wailea Canyon Activity Pool, which is actually a set of nine pools connected by a river. Camp Grande is especially for the kids and features supervised activities that include an arcade, crafts, LEGO building blocks and a movie theater. Adults looking for sporting fun have the option of a state-of-the-art fitness center, scuba clinics, courts for racquetball or squash, and the David Leadbetter Golf Academy.
Grand Wailea Resort
3850 Wailea Alanui Drive
Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
800-888-6100
grandwailea.com
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
Kapalua is home to the Ritz-Carlton resort, which offers rooms ranging from 440 square feet to 2,560 square feet. The full service spa spans 17,500 square feet that specializes in authentic Hawaiian treatments within a grotto setting with whirlpools and steam rooms. The Ritz offers easy access to D.T. Fleming Beach, which offers excellent opportunities for snorkeling and body surfing and also features showers and barbecue grills. Golfers can take a day off from the beach to hit the Ritz-Carlton's 36 holes of golf, or improve their game by attending the Kapalua Golf Academy. Although you'll probably want to explore the restaurants across Maui, you could spend your entire vacation without eating away from the hotel, thanks to scenic views offered at the hotel's Terrace, Banyan Tree, Kai Sushi, Beach House and Alaloa Lounge restaurants.
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Kapalua, HI 96761
808-669-6200
ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KapaluaMaui/Default.htm
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