Address:
2525 Kaanapali Pkwy,
Lahaina, HI 96761
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The Most Hawaiian hotel on the island, Kaanapali Beach hotel is the perfect choice for honeymooners and families on their Hawaii vacation. Just north of Lahaina, this inexpensive “first class hotel” was voted as the #1 Best Value Hotel in Hawaii by Travel & Leisure Magazine and Best Place to Stay by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. Its Hawaiian quilt bedspreads, tropical furnishings, Hawaiian arts and crafts activities, as well as lei making and hula dancing classes deem it Maui’s Most Hawaiian Hotel.
It’s the perfect hotel for families on their Hawaii vacation with its wide array of family activities. When they arrive at the hotel, kids are given an Aloha Passport, which gets stamped when they participate in any of the hotel activities. After completing each activity, the kids get a gift. Parents can also join the complimentary classes and programs with their kids.
If you’re on your honeymoon, there are a lot of activities for two. You can go sailing, scuba diving and snorkeling with your partner. Or you can go boogie boarding, skimboarding or surfing. Or if you’re just in the mood for a light water action, you can go whale watching with your partner. Whale watching season is only from the months of December to May so be sure to schedule your Hawaii vacation around that time if you want to see some whales.
Be sure to take part in the numerous activities the hotel has to offer on your Hawaii vacation. Take advantage of the lei making and hula dancing classes, the garden tours, the Hawaiian arts and crafts fair, which happens three times every week, and a complimentary hula show in the courtyard at nightfall.
For more info and reservations visit http://www.kbhmaui.com/
Address:
104 Kaanapali Shores Pl
Lahaina, HI 96761
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A twelve storey resort built in 1988, Kaanapali Beach Club and its aloha spirit is located at Kaanapali Beach. Its three towers, Aloha, Ohana and Lokahi, offer guest room that feature a two-bedroom suite with a living room and a private bedroom.
If you stay at Kaanapali Beach Club on your Hawaii vacation, you’ll get to indulge in a room with a luxurious suite that includes an oversized bath area, full-sized sofa bed, mini kitchen with a microwave and dishwasher and a modern entertainment center. You’ll never want to leave your room.
But in case you do tear yourself away from your room for a couple of hours each day on your Hawaii vacation, spend it comfortably swimming in the resort’s heated pool or go down the 60-foot waterslide straight to a splash pool. If calm and serene is what you’re looking for, try one of the Jacuzzis in Kaanapali Beach Club. If you’d like to stay dry doing one of the activities at the resort, play a game of miniature golf at the 18-hole miniature golf course at the hotel while your kids are busy with Kaanapali Beach Club’s Beach Buddies Kid’s Program.
If you’d like to explore Maui and experience Hawaiian culture, be sure to check town’s local events. Maui is famous for their Halloween celebrations, the Mardi Gras of the Pacific. Should not be missed events also include the Taro Festival, The Makawao Rodeo and the Maui County Fair. Or if you’re golf enthusiast, schedule your Hawaii vacation during the Mercedes Championship or Kaanapali Classic.
But if you want to stay in the hotel to experience Hawaiian culture, sign up for the complimentary classes in authentic hula dancing, lei making and ukulele playing.
If you truly want the authentic Hawaiian experience on your Hawaii vacation, then come stay at the Kaanapali Beach Club, where there is always something for everyone.
For more info and reservations visit http://www.sunterramaui.com/kaanapali/
Address:
200 Nohea Kai Drive,
Lahaina, Hawaii, 96761
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Royalty in meaning, Kaanapali Alii is one of Maui’s most luxurious and finest resort condominium. Kaanapali Alii is set up against a background of golden sand beaches, lush mountains, championship golf courses and is ideal for families and couples on their Hawaii vacation.
Kaanapali Alii has been rated by USA Today as part of America’s 10 Great Places To Gather The Family and Hawaii’s Top Value by Travel & Leisure. At Kaanapali Alii, guests can enjoy the best luxuries of both worlds: the wide spaces and convenience of a luxury condo and the first class amenities of a hotel.
All rooms have fully-equipped kitchen and dining facilities, a private bedroom and private lanais, two full baths, central air-conditioning, cable TV and washer/dryer. Rooms have at least 1500 square feet of space and perfect for families of four to six people and offers dazzling views of the gardens and the oceans. Complimentary coffee and newspaper is also provided in the rooms.
Don’t worry about not having anything to do at Kaanapali Alii on your Hawaii vacation. The condo resort has heated swimming pools and whirlpool spas your family can enjoy, as well as a wading pool your kids can enjoy. If you don’t want your tennis skills to come in handy, book one of the tennis courts at the resort. And if you don’t know how to play tennis, don’t worry. There are tennis professionals and complimentary tennis classes to help you learn. There’s also a complimentary fitness center and children’s program. Some classes, including yoga, have fee charges, though.
With its great location, Kaanapali Alii delivers only the best for your family on your Hawaii vacation. It may not be the most Hawaiian hotel in Maui, but it will still certainly give you the best Hawaii vacation you’ve ever had in Maui.
For more info and reservations visit http://www.kaanapalialii.com/
62-100 Kaunaoa Dr
Kamuela, HI 96743
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Located on the Kohala coast of Maui, Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel is a relaxing Hawaiian hotel that sits on the best beach on the island of Maui. Hapuna means “Spring Of Life” in the Hawaiian language and indicated the presence of underground springs in the hotel.
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is home to 350 guestrooms, 36 of which are oceanfront suites. As a guest at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, you are also entitled to use the facilities of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, its adjoining sister hotel. Guest can enjoy the on-site swimming pool and whirlpool spas, an 18-hole golf course, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, a salon and spa and the natural white sand beach of Hapuna Beach.
At Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel, all stops are provided to give you the best time on your Hawaii vacation, the Prince of Pleasures service. This includes a welcome benefit/service upon arrival, nightly turn-down service, complimentary shuttle to Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, in-room safe, admission to fitness centers of both Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and complimentary coffee and toiletries in the rooms.
Both Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel offer several beach activities for all its guests. The list of activities includes bodyboarding, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, deep sea fishing and whale watching.
At the end of the day, relax in the comfort of your room or suite and enjoy the numerous amenities the hotel has provided. Rooms and suites feature a private lanai, Japanese yukatas (robes) and cable TV.
With the numerous activities offered by Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and its sister hotel, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, there’s no more reason to venture out of the hotel because of boredom. Simply enjoy your Hawaii vacation within the comforts of Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.
For more info and reservations visit http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/hapuna-beach-prince-hotel.php
Address:
575 South Kihei Road,
Kihei, HI 96753
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ResortQuest Maui Lu Resort offers the best beachfront resort in the Kihei region of Maui. On a 28-acre land of tropical plants and private beach coves ten miles away from the Kahului Airport, ResortQuest Maui Lu Resort aims to provide everything for you on your Hawaii vacation.
Access to two private beach coves can be found only at ResortQuest Maui Lu Resort where you can sun bathe while listening to the quiet surf or enjoying quality time with family and friends. If you wish to enjoy something more active, two tennis courts and a large swimming pool in the shape of the Maui Island are available for your own convenience and pleasure during your Hawaii vacation at ResortQuest Maui Lu Resort. Down by the beach and nearby facilities and on the resort itself, you can rent equipments for biking, fishing, kayaking, parasailing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, whale-watching and windsurfing.
Relax after a busy Hawaii vacation in your air-conditioned rooms that comes with cable TV, daily maid service, complimentary toiletries and refrigerators. And if you’re lucky enough, you’ll be able to stay at the deluxe units that have their own private balcony or lanai where you can enjoy the fantastic views of the gardens and oceans of Hawaii.
Outdoor barbecue areas are provided throughout the resort where you can enjoy mealtimes with your family. If you want to eat and not cook on your Hawaii vacation, shops and restaurants can be found a couple of minutes away from the resort. It’s important to rent a car while staying at ResortQuest Maui Lu Resort. You’ll need it to visit the dozens of attractions, facility center, shops, restaurants and other towns nearby.
If you’re on a budget on your Hawaii vacation and don’t mind a less than perfect accommodation ad facility, then give ResortQuest Maui Lu Resort a shot. Remember, if things don’t go the way you’ve planned, be sure to visit the manager at his office at the lobby.
Fore more info and reservations visit http://www.resortquesthawaii.com/hawaii/propertyOverview.do?propertyGroupId=25573
Address:
One Ritz-Carlton Drive,
Kapalua, Hawaii 96761
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Following in the majesty and theatrics of the Grand Wailea Resort and The Four Seasons Resort Maui, The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua offers a different experience of Hawaii. Surrounded by two championship golf courses, The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua is the annual home of the PGA Tour Season Opening Mercedes Benz Championship. The hotel has provided in its grounds, giving you no reason to leave and to simply enjoy your Hawaii vacation in its presence.
Two championship golf courses and the Kapalua Golf Academy are available for your pleasure should the urge to play or learn golf appear. A 10,000 square-foot, three-level swimming pool with a 20,000 square foot sundeck and children’s pool was recently refurbished to meet the needs of the swimming pool enthusiasts. Hawaiian cultural programs are organized weekly by the hotel. D.T. Fleming Beach, the number one beach in America, also has a direct access from the hotel so you can enjoy your favorite water activities.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at the restaurants inside the hotel. The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua’s signature restaurant, The Banyan Tree, features views of the Pacific Ocean and Moloka’i Island and menu of fresh, local produce and seafood. The Kai Sushi Restaurant offers the freshest sushi selections by Chef Tadashi Yoshino. The Terrace Restaurant offers daily breakfast buffet with glass views of the pool and the Pacific Ocean. The Pool Bar & Café Restaurant and the ocean front Beach House restaurant lunch with amazing views of the pool and the ocean.
All rooms and suites are non-smoking and have complimentary high speed internet access and luxury bathroom amenities. Flat screen LCD television and iPod docking stations are provided in the room.
If you want to get away from it all on your Hawaii vacation, The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua lets do exactly that on your visit to Hawaii. They will give you reasons to explore Hawaii outside the hotel. But you should decide to stay in the hotel instead, then they’ll make sure you still get to experience by bringing it to you.
For more info and reservations visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KapaluaMaui/Default.htm
Address:
2661 Kekaa Drive,
Kaanapali, Hawaii, 96761
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Located on the hills by the 4th and 6th fairways of the Kaanapali North Golf Course and the Kaanapali Beach Resort, spend a laid-back Hawaii vacation at Outrigger Maui Eldorado. Take a stroll along Kaanapali Coast or visit the shops and restaurants at Whalers Village.
At Outrigger Maui Eldorado, enjoy your family Hawaii vacation at the outdoor pools at the resort. You can also visit the Activities Desk for a list of the activities and programs the resort and nearby facilities are offering. You can sign up for the Island Explorer Program with your kids where you’ll be taught how to read the island of Hawaii, its creatures and its nature. If you want to have some quality time for yourself, you can play a round of golf at Kaanapali Golf Course or work out at the Valley Isle Fitness at Kaanapali Fairways Shops.
If you’d like to soak up some Hawaiian culture on your Hawaii vacation, be sure to sign up for the numerous cultural activities and tours available in the resort and Hawaii visitor’s centers. A Garden Walking Tour introduces you to the exotic tropical plants and flowering foliage of Hawaii. The Historic Lahaina Walking Tour introduces you to the history of the town of Lahaina. You can check out the town calendar of events of both Kaanapali Beach and Lahaina and attend the cultural events schedule durig your Hawaii vacation. Don’t forget to visit the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau and take a look at their activities, attractions and events they may have at the time of your visit.
Rooms and suites all have central air-conditioning, cable TV/VCR/DVD player, complimentary high speed internet access, fully equipped kitchen and a private balcony overlooking Hawaiian foliage or the Pacific Ocean.
Outrigger Maui Eldorado is your home away from home on your Hawaii vacation. It has all the comforts of your own home while having everything else nearby. It’s the perfect location for your family vacation in Hawaii.
For more info and reservations visit http://www.outrigger.com/hotels-resorts/hawaiian-islands/maui/outrigger-maui-eldorado
Address:
4365 Lower Honoapiilani Road,
Lahaina, Hawaii, 96761
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Located on the beach in the town of Kahana in Maui, Outrigger Royal Kahana Resort promises relaxation and recreation for you and your family on your Hawaii vacation. From the balcony of your room at Outrigger Royal Kahana, witness the spectacular sights of the Pacific oceans, the Maui mountains and the islands of Molokai and Lanai.
Studio, one-bedroom and two bed-room units are available with corner units offering a wrap-around balcony. All units have fully-equipped kitchen facilities, including a microwave, refrigerator and stove. Balconies are included in all units as well as cable TV, a bathtub/shower, ceiling fans, complimentary in-room safe, daily maid service and wireless internet access (with a fee). A minimum of two-night stay in each unit is required.
The resort also provides lots of activities that you may enjoy on your Hawaii vacation. For the sports and fitness enthusiast, there are shuffleboard and tennis courts and table tennis equipment available as well as a fitness center and swimming pool. For those who want to enjoy quality time with their family, there are barbecue and picnic areas available in the resort. If you’d like to try other activities, there are nearby facilities that will help you take advantage of the Maui sights. Equipments and facilities for sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving and whale-watching are available. Simply approach the Activities Desk of the Outrigger Royal Kahana Resort to arrange things for you. Dozens of shops and restaurants are waiting for you when you further experience Hawaiian culture outside the resort.
Outrigger Royal Kahana Resort promises relaxation and recreation on your Hawaii vacation and that’s exactly what you’re going to get.
For more info and reservations visit http://www.outrigger.com/hotels-resorts/hawaiian-islands/maui/outrigger-royal-kahana
Address:
69-1035 Keana Place,
Waikoloa, HI 96738
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In the middle of two golf courses in Kohala Coast, ResortQuest Shores at Waikoloa is a luxurious setting among tropical gardens and Mauna Kea. It is a gated property, offering you privacy on your Hawaii vacation.
All the usual amenities and facilities are found at ResortQuest Shores at Waikoloa, including a swimming pool, whirlpool spas, tennis courts, a fitness center and barbecue areas. You don’t have to go far to look for the things that ResortQuest Shores at Waikoloa already provides. Play golf at two championship golf courses beside the resort, Kings’ Course and Beach Course in Waikoloa Resort. Visit the Activity Desk of the resort and arrange tours or use of the resort equipment or nearby facilities, including horseback riding, surfing, sailing, swimming and windsurfing.
Stay at ResortQuest Shores at Waikoloa and choose from their one-bedroom, two-bedroom units or three-bedroom villas. All units are air-conditioned with its own fully-equipped kitchen, daily maid service, in-room high-speed internet access and a private lanai with a tropical garden or golf course view. One-bedroom units can usually accommodate up to four guests, while two-bedroom units can fit in up to six guests and three-bedroom villas can afford to accommodate up to eight guests.
Located on the Big Island of Hawaii, guests on their Hawaii vacation will never run out of things to do. If you get tired of the hotel, you can visit nearby, temples, volcano sites, beaches, shops and restaurants. It would be best if you rent a car you can take on your day trips. Consult the Activity Desk on the best places to go to.
ResortQuest Shores at Waikoloa knows that to truly experience the Hawaiian culture, you’ll need to step out to feel it. But if you decide to stay though at the resort on your Hawaii vacation, you won’t regret it as ResortQuest Shores promises to give you a grand time on your vacation.
For more info and reservations visit http://www.resortquesthawaii.com/hawaii/propertyOverview.do?propertyGroupId=25580
Address:
5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road,
Lahaina, HI 96761
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Napili Kai Beach Resort is all about comfort on your Hawaii vacation. This condo-hotel offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom suites that you can enjoy on your romantic getaway or family vacation.
Rooms come in three types: a hotel room, studio and a family room. Hotel rooms are the only type of accommodation that doesn’t have a fully-equipped kitchen. Both the studio and family rooms feature fully equipped kitchen facilities. All rooms have private lanais to enjoy the stunning views of the mountains and the ocean as well as an entertainment system, complimentary in-room Internet access and daily maid service.
To make sure you have a good time on your Hawaii vacation, Napili Kai Beach Resort offers many activities and amenities during your stay. The resort has four swimming pools, including a whirlpool, croquet and ping pong equipment, 18-hole putting greens, a fitness room, outdoor barbecue areas with charcoal and gas grills and a picnic area.
The resort also has scheduled regular events for you to enjoy on your Hawaii vacation, including a complimentary Mai tai party every week. Horticultural tours, hula dancing and lei making lessons and a putting party are some of the scheduled events offered by the resort. And even during complimentary refreshments in the morning, the resort has planned Hawaiian cultural presentations for everyone on their Hawaii vacation.
And if you want to experience the Hawaiian culture while making a difference at the same time, be sure to catch a performance of The Napili Kai Foundation Keiki Hula Show. This non-profit organization teaches Maui children the culture of Polynesia, including its dances, language, history, arts and crafts, which are shown every Tuesday during the Keiki Hula Show. To catch the show, there is a tax-deductible entry fee of $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 6-12.
And if you want to just have a relaxing time on your Hawaii vacation, visit the on-site spa, Makai Massage and Bodyworks Spa and its treatment rooms for body treatments, chair or table massage and facials.
Napili Kai Beach Resort is all about comfort and if that’s what you want on your Hawaii vacation, then be sure to spend time in Hawaii here with your family.
For more info and reservations visit http://www.napilikai.com/
Address:
68-1745 Waikoloa Road,
Waikoloa, HI 96738
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At Waikoloa Village, a privately-owned ranch is waiting to give you the finest amenities in your Hawaii vacation. Located just minutes away from Hapuna Beach Park and Kohala Coast, Paniolo Greens Resort is the perfect place for your family vacations, romantic getaways, reunions and golf outings.
The Paniolo Greens Resort has something and everything for everyone. For the guests who want to take advantage of the sun and waters of Hawaii, the resort has provided outdoor swimming pools for everyone plus a kid’s wading pool. If you’d like to spend time at the beach, you can go swimming, sailing or whale-watching. For those who would rather stay dry while staying active, there are tennis courts available on-site and several golf courses nearby, including the Waikoloa Village Golf Course.
If you want to spend quality time with the family on your Hawaii vacation, you can rent a car or arrange a tour with the resort to take a day trip to the North Shore, Waipio Valley, the Volcano National Park and the Kona Coast. Or you can stay at the hotel and have a fun time cooking your meal at the designated barbecue areas in the resort.
Relax at the end of the day in your guestroom. Villas range from 1000 to 1400 square feet and are available with one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. All villas are equipped with ceiling fans, sofa beds in the living room and a modern entertainment system. Air-conditioning units are available for a fee. Villas also come with fully equipped dining and kitchen facilities, as well as private lanais to fully enjoy the beautiful views of the gardens, mountains and oceans.
Paniolo Greens Resort is the perfect venue for your family Hawaii vacation. So if you’re looking for some quality time with your family, be sure to stay at Paniolo Greens Resort.
For more info and reservations visit http://www.paniologreensresort.com/GetResortScreen.event?fac=38
Address:
660 Wainee Street,
Lahaina, Hawaii, 96761
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If you want to be near the amenities and facilities of a beach community but would rather stay in quiet area, then Outrigger Aina Nalu is the perfect place for your Hawaii vacation. Located in a quiet side street in the town of Lahaina in Maui, this 10-acre condo resort does not fall short on giving its guests what they need.
Last 2005, the resort underwent a major renovation and the different units were sold off to private owners. Despite the different interiors, units still remain the same. Studio, one and two-bedroom units are available. All air-conditioned units have cable TV, ceiling fans, daily maid service and high-speed Internet access (with a fee). Studios include a refrigerator and microwave, while the one-bedroom and two-bedroom units have a fully-equipped kitchen that includes microwave, dishwasher, refrigeration, ceramic cook top and oven, cookware and tableware.
If you want to stay within the grounds of Outrigger Aina Nalu on your Hawaii vacation, you can enjoy the different facilities the resort offers to all its guests. There are swimming pools, a whirlpool spa and barbecue areas to enjoy with your family or companions on your Hawaii vacation.
Venture out of the resort and experience the town of Lahaina and all it has to offer. Visit the different galleries, shops and restaurants in the area. Be sure to check out the town events calendar to see the scheduled events in the area. There are music and film festivals, food and wine celebrations and the Maui Writer’s Conference. There are hula events, luau and Hawaiian performances.
And if you want to experience the Hawaiian beach culture, Maui has some of the best beaches in the world. The nearest beach to Outrigger Aina Nalu is about 3.5 blocks away, where you can enjoy water activities like sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling and whale watching. You can also go biking, play golf or sample some bottles of wine at Hawaii’s only winery.
If you’d like to truly experience the Hawaiian culture while still enjoying your Hawaii vacation, then spend it at Outrigger Aina Nalu. The quiet atmosphere of the resort will remind you that you’re on vacation. And the proximity of the town of Lahaina and all it has to offer will remind you that you’re in Hawaii.
For more info and reservations visit http://www.outrigger.com/hotels-resorts/hawaiian-islands/maui/outrigger-aina-nalu
Address:
100 W. Kaahumanu Avenue,
Kahului, Hawaii 96732
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If you’re looking for a hotel near the airport or the seaside port on your Hawaii vacation, then you don’t have to look farther than Maui Seaside Hotel, around 2.5 miles away from the airport and a two-block walk from the port.
But do not worry. All the activities and adventures that you’re looking for in other Hawaii hotels and resorts can still be found at Maui Seaside Hotel. There are on-site outdoor swimming pools and restaurants where you can fill up to boost your energy for all the activities you’ll be signing up for. The nearest beach, Kahului Bay, Maui’s major port facility, is perfect for canoe paddling, sailing and windsurfing. If you want swimming beach, drive over to Kihei Beach, about five miles from the hotel.
Nearby facilities provide equipment rental for biking, fishing, parasailing, rowing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, tennis, whale watching and windsurfing. Pilates and yoga instructional classes are also available near the hotel. Or if you would like to soak up some Hawaiian culture on your Hawaii vacation, rent a car and visit the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Maui Ocean Center and Maui Historical Center.
All rooms are air-conditioned with its own balcony/lanai for you to fully enjoy the views of the ocean and the mountains. Internet access in rooms are available for a fee and, despite the lack of a fully equipped kitchen, microwave ovens are available upon request. The room also comes with cable/satellite TV, a refrigerator, coffee making equipment and complimentary toiletries. Smoking rooms are also available upon request.
Maui Seaside Hotel isn’t for everyone, especially for the people who want a Hawaii vacation in the middle of it all. But if you like the proximity to the airport and the port, then Maui Seaside Hotel is the perfect place to provide that for you.
For more info and reservations visit http://seasidehotelshawaii.com/HotelMaui.aspx
Address:
5315 Lower Honoapiilani Road,
Lahaina, Hawaii, 96761
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Located south of Kapalua golf courses and north of the town of Lahaina, Outrigger Napili Shores Resort offers good value for its guests. With its easy access to the Napili Bay Sand Beach, it aims to be the perfect spot for the family on their Hawaii vacation.
Outrigger Napili Shores Resort aims to compete with the other resorts in the area and gives it guests a lot of amenities and facilities. The resort has two swimming pools, including a heated garden whirlpool and an ocean front pool, snorkeling at Napili Bay, barbecue and picnic areas and a business center. It has also made arrangements with Kapalua Resort for their guests to use their golf and tennis facilities. And the resort also offers complimentary wireless internet services in the lobby. There’s also an activities desk that will be able to assist you in arranging equipment rental or additional tours you may want to enjoy with your family.
The Outrigger Napili Shores Resort offers two dining options for all its guests. Fish & Poi Restaurant, which serves Pacific cuisine, is operated by noted Maui restaurateurs Mike and Dana Pastula, who also operate award-winning restaurants in Lahaina. Enjoy your meals amidst lovely views of the ocean and gardens. Open for breakfast and lunch, the Gazebo Restaurant is located by the ocean front and offers spectacular views of Napili Bay and the Molokai and Lanai islands.
They offer studio and one-bedroom units which all have fully-equipped kitchens and complimentary wired high-speed Internet access. With rooms having at least 540 square feet of space, amenities and features include a balcony, ceiling fan, bathtub/shower, flat screen TVs and an entertainment system.
Whatever you need or want, they’ve got it. And if they don’t have it, then they’ll find it for you. Because Outrigger Napili Shores aims to give you the best time on your Hawaii vacation.
For more info and reservations visit http://www.outrigger.com/hotels-resorts/hawaiian-islands/maui/outrigger-napili-shores
If you are about to arrange immigration papers in Hawaii the place to do that is at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Honolulu. Their address is:
595 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
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Their office is located right in front of the Restaurant Row near downtown. Here is a picture of their building.
Address:
500 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96813
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Even though it is so affordable, I don’t often go to the One dollar movie theatre at Restaurant Row. Today was one of those days. If you want to see a movie in a theater for cheap, this is the place to go. Movies indeed cost only one dollar and this price has not changed since I know the place (which is for the last 5 years).
One thing you should know though, on their website it says that if you attend a movie before 3 pm, the price is only $0.50 per movie. I did attend a movie before 3 pm (it started at 2:45), but the price was $1, not $0.50. So maybe the movie has to end before 3 pm to get the discounted rate. Of course this is not a big issue. It is just bit confusing.
If you plan to go there, note that outside food and drinks are not allowed. You can buy food and drinks inside. There is even an entertainment center where you can have some fun before or after the movie. There are various video and computer games you can try out (something like in Dave and Busters).
Anyway, today I felt like watching a suspenseful movie, so I decided to watch “The Strangers.” In fact, this movie turned out to be much more than suspense. It is a psycho-thriller horror movie where the audience, including me, was spooked all the time. The scenes were very cruel and bloody. I would not recommend this movie to people who are scared of blood. People quite literally get butchered in this movie.
What also surprised me was that there were several couples with small kids – between 3 and 8 years of age – who were also watching the movie “The Strangers.”
Why is a small kid allowed to watch a horror movie, even if an adult accompanies it? If an adult gets scared from a movie like that, what about the tender child’s mind? After all, children believe what they see on the screen and often times copy what they see… and then we complain why there are so many young adult crimes in the United States…and school shootings and the like.
At the beginning of the movie “The Strangers,” it was stated that it is inspired by true events. When I came home I researched the story because I wanted to know more about what really happened to Kristen McKay and James Hoyt, who were said to be slaughtered in their remote house on the night of February 11, 2005. Well, guess what? It turned out to be all fiction! There has never been a murder like the one shown in the movie. I wonder why the filmmakers play with people’s minds and make exaggerated claims. I doubt that everybody who sees the movie goes home to research the story to find out that it’s all but fiction.
This is the one dollar movie theatre at Restaurant Row.
Address:
500 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96813
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Restaurant Row is a popular business and entertainment center in Honolulu, Oahu. It is located on Ala Moana Blvd near Honolulu downtown. The place has several office buildings built in a circle and in the middle of it is an open area where there is a bar, food tables, palm trees, gardens, a movie theatre and of course restaurants.
I used to work in that area several years ago and I happened to pass by today again – Saturday July 5th in the afternoon. Despite its name “Restaurant Row,” all the restaurants were closed but Subway! So if you wanted to eat something, you would not find anything else but a subway sandwich, where there was a long waiting line.
Maybe the restaurants were closed because of the long holiday weekend. I don’t know if they are closed on a normal Saturday or Sunday, but if you plan to go dining there in a weekend after a big holiday, don’t get disappointed to find out that only Subway is open.
Despite that, Restaurant Row is a good place to chill out for a bit and have a drink in the open bar there. If you don’t want to drink you can just get a book and read at one of the many tables there.
And here are some Restaurant Row photos.
In all the years I have lived in Hawaii, one of my favorite places to go to has been Ala Moana Beach Park. Friday afternoon I went for a casual swim and on the way there I noticed that the Ala Wai Canal was unusually full, and when I got to the beach park, I saw something I had never seen before – there was water near the second lifeguard tower on a big part of the beach. Was that just the hide tide or the high waves? I don’t think so. What I think is that little by little Hawaii is being flooded because of global warming.
Several months ago I read in the newspaper that according to some University of Hawaii researchers, Waikiki Beach along with its hotels, Ala Moana Park and Magic Island will be completely under water in 50 years.
So is this the start?
Independence Day, 4th of July, is a big event and a holiday all over U.S. and people in many cities gather and celebrate the day. The peak of the celebration is the evening fireworks. Just like the other U.S. states, Hawaii celebrated with fireworks as well.
The fireworks show took place in Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu where the approximate number of people gathering in the park reached 50000! I was there too and yes, it was really really crowded! I noticed each year more and more people come and it gets busier and bisier. This 4th of July event happened on Friday, so this fact itself increased the number of visitors.
Anyway, I arrived at Ala Moana Park at about 8:10 pm and the fireworks show started at 8:30 pm. I did not dare to go all the way to the beach from where I could have had en even closer look at the fireworks because it was so busy. People were playing with fire crackers and I thought that it wasn’t safe, so I stayed back in the grassy area.
The fireworks were nice - some had palm tree shapes, heart shapes, circles and smily faces. The show lasted 20 minutes and here are some pictures for you to see.
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