There is truly no place on earth like Hawaii. Rich in beauty and culture, the islands have always been a favorite destination for travelers seeking a tropical paradise. With its beautiful golden beaches, stunning sunsets, green mountains, and endless blue waters, Maui is the shining gem of the eight main islands. Maui was born millions of years ago emerging from the eruptions of two volcanos with enormous lava flows Maui was born. The second-largest of Hawaii’s island’s, Maui is 727 square miles, and has a population of 117,644. Named for a legendary demigod who was said to have pulled it from the sea, Maui is the consummate tropical escape.

Maui

Stay: The Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa is the jewel of Maui. The property has an unrivaled beach-front location, lush, exotic gardens, and breathtaking ocean views.

Be sure to reserve your suite in the exclusive Napua Tower.

Dine: Humuhumunukunukuapua, (try saying that three times fast after a few Mai Tais) is a grass hut floating on its own lagoon, surrounded by schools of beautiful fish. Order one of the mouth-watering local catches of the day. Take a drive to Lahaina and feast at David Paul’s Lahaina Grill.

Shop: There is so much shopping in Maui that it is hard to say exactly where you should start. The shops at Wailea are the ultimate destination for world-class shopping including Gucci, Tiffany, and Louis Vuitton. Don’t forget old town Lahaina where local artisans create beautiful artwork.

See: The humpback whales. These 40-ton creatures venture to Maui every winter. Take in all of the incredible scenery, for Maui is a photographer’s dream.

Do: Walk through a lava tube, ride a mule to Kalaupapa, or take a helicopter ride. The curvaceous road to Hana, where cascading waterfalls captivate(and calm you) is a must. Bike the volcano (take the sunrise tour and ride down at your own pace). Play tennis at the Wailea Tennis club (you may even see Andre Agassi and his wife, Steffi Graf on the courts).

Experience: A day at the world-famous Spa Grande, the largest spa in Hawaii, located at the Grand Wailea Resort.

LANA'I

To experience unspoiled Hawaii you have to journey to the pristine island of Lana’i. Once the largest producer of pineapples in the world, Lana’i is now on the radar as one of the ultimate private island destination in the Pacific. At just thirteen miles wide and 18 miles long, with a mere 3,000 residents, the island boasts two world-class resorts. Lana’i is the place to go for terrific scenery, unmatched beaches, seclusion, and privacy.

Stay: The Four Seasons Resort at Manele Bay, or its sister property, the Lodge at Keole. A twenty- minute shuttle ride will across the island offers another climate and drastically different scenery— from lush and tropical climes at Manele Bay to a forest of Pine trees and fields of grass all within minutes.

Dine: Manele Bay has two unique dining experiences: fine Italian dining at Ihilani, and Pacific Rim fare at Hulopo’e Court. Both are overseen by Chef Oliver Beckert.

Shop: Nestled in the shadows of Dole Park’s towering pines, the Mike Caroll gallery welcomes visitors to historic Lana’i city. The gallery has a collection of fine art prints, posters, unique furniture, and crafts from local artisans.

Do: Take a ride on the Lahaina Lana’i Ferry. Explore the diverse beauty of the Valley Isle. Just a short stroll from Manele Bay lays one of the most incredible coastlines in the world. Beautiful black-rock cliffs carved out by the ocean, with pools of crystal clear water teaming with tropical fish.

Swim among the dolphins in the protected marine preserve on the beach in front of Manele Bay. Check out the spinner dolphins as they often interact with guests.

Take surfing lessons, snorkel, or just dive in the blue water! Whatever you want to do you are covered at the Four Seasons properties. Both offer unique excursions specific to the region.

Experience: The Spa at Manele Bay to get pampered. Try an authentic Hawaiian treatments such as day Ki pola ko’olu (Cooling ti-leaf Wrap) or the Lomilomi Massage and the Pohaku facial. Get your massage after hours outdoors as you soak in the evening air!

HAWAII'S CUISINE
Ethnic diversity makes eating out a real treat. You can find every kind of Japanese food, an array of regional Chinese cuisine, spicy Korean specialties, native Hawaiian dishes, such as poi, a purple smashed taro (a kind of potato) dish similar to the consistency of stew or porridge. There is also excellent Thai and Vietnamese food. Fresh fish is readily available throughout the islands as well as an abundance of fruit including avocado, coconut, guava, mango, and papaya.



BE PAMPERED
Relaxing in Hawaii isn’t difficult. Enjoy the wealth of spa services that utilize local products such as volcanic ash, ginger, and “hot lava”.

TROPICAL FLOWERS
An abundance of exotic flora grows wild in Hawaii. Look for hibiscus, Birds of Paradise—native to Africa, but commonly associated with Hawaii—as well as plumeria and orchids, which are used to make the garlands of flowers known as leis.