Maui vacations are special. Watch the sunrise from the top of Haleakala, schedule a round of golf on one of the championship golf courses, cruise front street from your Lahaina hotel, shop Wailea’s boutiques, snorkel Molokini, head to Hana on your Maui vacation. Relax at the beachfront Kaanapali hotels, luxury Wailea hotels, or other Maui hotels in Makena, Kapalua, or Hana. Fun Things to do while on Maui Watch humpback from a catamaran Shop for local goods in towns off the beaten path Go horseback riding Bike down Haleakala Swim in the Seven Sacred Pools Hike through a bamboo forest Get married or honeymoon in Maui Maui Five Star Hotels Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui Villas Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Ho’olei At Grand Wailea The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Call 1.800.330.8820 or click here to have a Hawaii Travel Specialist contact you about a Maui vacation . TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
Continue reading...16. December 2011
Christmas in Maui will be filled with lots of aloha this year – with hula, Hawaiian music and delicious dining. Even Santa is scheduled to spend a good bit of time on Maui after he arrives by outrigger canoe. Here’s what’s on slate for 2011: MAUI CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, SANTA ARRIVAL & DINING SANTA ARRIVES AT MALUAKA BEACH, MAKENA Saturday, December 24, 2011 Every year Santa comes to Makena, right before his biggest night of year. Join us on Maluaka Beach to welcome Santa to Makena. 10 a.m. Free Phone: (808) 874-1111 or visit www.makenaresortmaui.com SANTA ARRIVES AT THE FAIRMONT KEA LANI MAUI Saturday, December 24, 2011 Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves arrive Polo Beach via outrigger canoe to spread holiday cheer in South Maui. Bring your cameras for photos with Santa. 12 p.m. Free and open to Maui residents and hotel guests. Phone: (808) 875-2290, or email concierge.kealani@fairmont.com SANTA’S WORKSHOP AT HYATT REGENCY MAUI Saturday, December 24, 2011 Join Santa and his Elves for a special holiday event. Participate in holiday arts and crafts, games, prize giveaways and take pictures with Santa, while feasting on holiday cookies and punch. Personal cameras are welcome. 1 – 3 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Maui’s Umalu tent. Reservations not required. Phone: (808) 661-1234 SANTA WATCH AT HYATT REGENCY MAUI Saturday, December 24, 2011 The famed Tour of the Stars program will be featuring a “Santa Watch.” Astronomers will search the skies for jolly old Saint Nick. Shows at 8 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Phone: (808) 661-1234 CHRISTMAS EVE BUFFET AT MAKENA BEACH & GOLF RESORT Saturday, December 24, 2011 Everyone knows that the Holidays mean lots of great food. The Christmas Evening Buffet starts with a spread that features traditional holiday favorites like sage and thyme basted roasted whole tom turkey served with traditional giblet gravy, cranberry relish and cornbread stuffing or try the spit roasted rosemary pommery leg of lamb. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets while feasting on this hearty holiday meal. 5:30 – 9 p.m. in Molokini Bar & Grille $60.00 per person, $45.00 per child (age 9-12), $30.00 per child (age 5-8) Rates exclusive of tax and gratuity For reservations or for more information call (808) 875-5888, email reservations@makenaresortmaui.com , or visit www.makenaresortmaui.com CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER BUFFET AT SHERATON MAUI RESORT & SPA Saturday, December 24, 2011 Share a view of Black Rock, reconnect with family and friends, and sink your teeth into an assortment of delicious options including bamboo shoot salad, Black Rock oysters and salt crusted baron of beef. 4 – 9 p.m. $63.00 per adult, $31.00 per child (age 6-12) Phone: (808) 921-4600 CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA Saturday, December 24, 2011 A picture is worth a thousand words – so children of all ages are invited to stop by the Lobby to be photographed with Santa Claus! Guests will also enjoy festive entertainment including Hawaiian music, traditional hula dancing and a melodic trio. Photos from 4 – 8 p.m. Images available for purchase on-site or online. Entertainment from 4 – 11 p.m. Phone: (808) 669-6200 CHRISTMAS EVE DINNERS AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA Saturday, December 24, 2011 Savor the season with culinary delights at The Banyan Tree offering an a la carte menu, and The Terrace offering a pre-fixed menu of Mauka Makai (Surf & Turf). 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., with ambient entertainment $60.00 per person. Keiki menu free for children12 years and younger at the Terrace Restaurant, with each paying adult. Reservations recommended Phone: (808) 669-6200 CHRISTMAS EVE CHURCH SERVICES – Hope Chapel in Kihei – three separate services with 8pm candlelight service. See this link for details. – Calvary Chapel South Maui in Kihei – Christmas Eve service at 7pm. See this link for details. – Contact your concierge for more information on church services near your resort.
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Hawaii Travel Deals – Wailea, Maui Ho’olei At Grand Wailea 7 nights from $4409 pp,do Promo Code: CCVWS Enjoy the best of the best in luxury accommodations at Ho’olei At Grand Wailea. These well appointed luxury villas are the perfect choice for families looking to enjoy the comforts of home while in the Hawaiian islands. Book your stay in one of these amazing luxury vacation homes in Wailea, Maui with Travelwizard.com and enjoy every 7th night free and a $200 grocery credit! That is a savings of up to $1468 per couple. Call 1.800.330.8820 or click here to have a Maui, Hawaii Travel Specialist contact you. TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
Continue reading...7. November 2011
Book your Hawaii family vacation to laid back tropical island of Maui with Travelwizard.com and enjoy round trip air from BDL on American Airlines, three nights Grand Wailea Resort and kids 17 stay FREE from $1455 per person. Valid for travel 1/9/12-2/6/12. Mention Promo Code:PLWS Call 1.800.330.8820 or click here to have a Hawaii Travel Specialist contact you. TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
Continue reading...20. October 2011
Spend five nights basking poolside at the five star Grand Wailea Hotel on the sunny Hawaiian Island of Maui. Take advantage of this travel deal at this beautiful beachfront hotel. Book 5 nights in a Deluxe Garden King room with Travelwizard.com and pay $1049 per person and receive a $350 air credit with the 5th night free! Call for air inclusive pricing. Promo Code:CCVWS Call 1.800.330.8820 or click here to have a Maui Travel Specialist contact you. TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
Continue reading...13. October 2011
Bring the family to Maui with this awesome Maui Vacation Special. Book this Wailea luxury travel deal with Travelwizard.com and it will include roundtrip air from BOS on American Airlines, 6 nights at the Ho’olei at Grand Wailea for Three Bedroom Luxury Villa for only $3500 per person. Valid for travel Dec 12, 2011. Call for pricing from you area. Mention promo code PLWS Call 1.800.330.8820 or click here to have a Maui Travel Specialist contact you. TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
Continue reading...22. September 2011
While banking curves as I sped down the waterslide, I felt like a kid again. I’m sure I momentarily reverted back to grade school-level silliness as I tried to push Andy into one of the drenching waterfall stations. It was a giggle-filled blast on the Waikolohe Streams at Aulani ! Andy created a nice little video montage of our time on Waikolohe Steams. I hope you’ll enjoy this playful little video. (Email subscribers: please click here to watch the video .) Waikolohe Stream is a free amenity at Aulani. As a guest, all you need to do is pick up a free wrist band from the towel station and you’re good to go. We felt really safe as we were never out of the sight of a lifeguard. Aulani’s water features are really one-of-a-kind for Oahu, and possibly, all of Hawaii. (Maui’s Grand Wailea might be Aulani’s only competition in the best Hawaii pool fun category.) What I like is that you see just as many grown-ups enjoying the water adventures as you see kids. Ah, it was fun to be a kid again! —- Disney has kindly sponsored our visit, but the opinions (and fun) are all mine. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...21. June 2011
Hawaii, Maui Luxury Hotel Deals Grand Wailea, The Waldorf Astoria Collection 5 nights from $1049 pp,do Promo Code: CCVWS Book your 5 night stay in a
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Beautiful mural at Four Seasons Lanai Resort at Manele Bay I received my nifty Conde Nast Traveler magazine over the weekend. One of the features in this June 2011 issue lists Hawaii’s top spas as selected by readers. From the article, here’s the list: 1. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Big Island: 95.4 1. Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Maui: 95.4 1. Hotel Hana Maui: 95.4 4. Grand Wailea, Maui: 95.2 * 4. Halekulani, Waikiki, Oahu: 95.2 6. Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Kauai: 93.5 * (See my review of Anara Spa .) 6. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, Oahu: 93.5 8. Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Maui: 92.4 9. Kahala Hotel & Resort, Oahu: 92.2 10. Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay: 90.8 *(See my review of the spa at Manele .) 11. Turtle Bay Resort, Oahu: 90.5 * (See my review of the spa at Turtle Bay .) 12. Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Maui: 89.2 13. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, Big Island: 88.9 14. Fairmont Orchid, Big Island: 87.4 14. JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa, Oahu: 87.4 * 16. Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Big Island: 86.6 * 17. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Big Island: 86.3 18. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Maui: 85.8 19. Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui: 85.5 20. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Big Island: 84.6 The numbering sequence may appear in error at first glance, but notice that there are several ties, particularly for the top position. Hawaii does have some outstanding spas. In fact, I do think that indulging in some spa pampering is worth the splurge in Hawaii. (See my article on what’s worth the splurge on a Hawaii vacation .) I try to check out a spa almost every time I visit Hawaii. So far, I’ve been to six of these top 20 Hawaii spas. I’ve placed a star (*) by each spa that I’ve tried. I must endeavor to get to all 20 of them. Oh the hardship I must endure to provide you with the most accurate information. I’m going to Maui in August, so I think I’ll aim to check out the spa at Hotel Hana that’s currently ranked number 1 in Hawaii. I may also check out the spa at Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, that’s number 12 on the list. From looking at the list, in my opinion, I think that the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel spa should be ranked much higher. Conversely, I think that the spa at Turtle Bay Resort is perhaps rated higher than it should be on this list. If you are thinking of indulging in a spa treatment in Hawaii, you’ll appreciate these 7 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Hawaii Spa Treatment . Have you been to a spa in Hawaii? Which spa did you choose? How would you rate your experience. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...10. June 2011
Hawaii Travel Packages – Kids stay FREE! Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, Maui 3 Nights With Air From OAK $1007 pp,do Valid for Travel
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