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The Hawaiian Islands are like heaven on earth—diverse coastlines, scenic bays, tropical jungles, towering mountains, deep canyons and sweet-smelling foliage. The chance to experience such beauty comes at all prices. Here are some of our picks.
Maui
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From top: Poolside at Maui's Fairmont Kea Lani; dinner and a show at the Four Seasons Hualalai’s Pahu i'a restaurant; inside a suite at the Fairmont Kea Lani. |
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Where to Stay: The all-suite Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui on Polo Beach in Wailea is luxury defined. (Celeb sightings are de rigueur here.) Stay in one of the resort’s 37 oceanfront villas and enjoy a duplex suite with two or three bedrooms, two baths, a separate sitting room and a private terrace with a plunge pool and oversize grill. You can also enjoy complimentary luxury car rentals, private chef service and the ultimate in privacy. Resort amenities include four restaurants, a spa, a 24-hour fitness center and a gourmet shop (fairmont.com/kealani).
Where to Eat: The evening ambience doesn’t get any better than at Ferraro’s Bar e Ristorante at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. The spectacular beachfront setting is complemented by a torch-lit, open-air design that affords views of the star-filled sky. The food and service are equally extraordinary. Try the signature lobster risotto, a creamy blend of seafood, vegetables and wide-grain rice, or opt for the roasted Hawaiian sea bass, served with garlic confit and Napa cabbage. Nothing beats the decadent flourless Valrhona chocolate cake drenched in pear compote for dessert (fourseasons.com/maui).
What to Do: For the best views of the entire island and Haleakala, a dormant volcano, take a UFO Parasail tour high above Kaanapali Beach on the west coast. After boarding a small boat and motoring out past breaking waves, you’ll be strapped into a life jacket and harness. As the boat speeds away, you’ll be gently lifted 800 feet into the air. The heart-pumping experience lasts a mere 10 minutes, so try to take it all in (ufoparasailing.com).
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Where to Stay: What do you get when you combine the comforts of home and the amenities of a hotel? The Kaanapali Alii, an oceanfront condo complex that sits on Kaanapali Beach. Along with large accommodations that feel like a private residence, complete with full-size kitchens, big bathrooms and high-end washer/dryers, the Kaanapali Alii has excellent hotel-grade offerings, including daily housekeeping and concierge services, a new fitness center and free use of the tennis courts. You’ll also have privileged access to the restaurants at nearby hotels, as well as the Kaanapali Golf Course (kaanapali-alii.com).
Where to Eat: Locals and visitors flock to Alexander’s Famous Fish Company for fresh seafood platters. Sure, it’s a fast-food joint, but the prices are among the lowest on Maui, and everything, from the ahi to the ono, is made to order (808-874-0788).
What to Do: At Snorkel Bob’s, which has four locations on Maui and many across the other islands, you can use the fins, snorkel and mask for the length of your stay (snorkelbob.com). Bonus: No matter which location you rent from, you can return your equipment to any of the others. The shop also offers prescription masks. Once you’ve suited up, head to Black Rock, the stretch of sea fronting the Sheraton Maui, for an all-day snorkel session. You’ll see turtles, coral formations and local fish, like the humuhumunukunukuapuaa (also the longest word in the Hawaiian language). Tip: All Hawaiian beaches are public, so you can swim, stroll and snorkel anywhere you wish.
Photography: (from top) courtesy of Faimont Kea Lani; Four Seasons Resort Hualalai; courtesy of Faimont Kea Lani.
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