The sound of rushing water and singing lovebirds is all I can hear as my girlfriend, Kaila, and I pull up to Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux. A bellman takes our bags and directs us to the check-in desk, where we’re greeted with lei and two glasses of Champagne. Waiting for our room to be […]
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Waking up in a fluffy cloud-like bed to the sun slowly warming Maui’s west side, there’s a rare sense of stillness and peace. The Pacific Ocean is glassy and smooth. The sun is gradually rising. Kāʻanapali Beach is slowly beginning to stir. Sitting on the golden sands of Kāʻanapali Beach, The Westin Maui Resort &
Perched above 37 acres of Hawaiʻi’s tropical flora and fauna, as well as a cascading waterfall, the ʻĪao Valley Inn is a serene retreat into Maui’s lush valley. Surrounded by the island’s natural beauty and away from the busy resorts, guests can find peaceful privacy at the family-run bed and breakfast. With a sprawling estate that parallels
While Maui has a nearly endless amount of incredible accommodations to stay at—the Kāʻanapali Coastline is literally filled with 5-star resorts—the island also is home to some of the more unique stays in the Islands. From glamping to Henry Baldwin’s old home to an adults-only escape in South Maui, here are a few to keep
In Hawaiʻi, we have a mindset of leaving a place better than when you arrived there, whether that’s picking up trash at the beach or cleaning up a local trail. And visitors are getting involved too, with voluntourism efforts around the state offering travelers a great way to experience local culture and make a difference
Nestled amongst the quaint neighborhoods and farms that take up much of Maui’s upcountry town of Haʻikū—Pāʻia’s less busy, more homey counterpart—is one of Maui’s most luxurious short-term rentals. Perched at the top of a long driveway, this hale (house) on the hill is steeped in history and sits regally on a 20-acre lot, which
