The resort is actually in the midst of a huge renovation of its world-class spa, which is scheduled to re-open in February/March 2024, as part of the resort’s overall $350 Million renovation. At the posh Grand Wailea Resort, A Waldorf Astoria hotel, everything was and is in full swing. This upper-crust destination is famous for its stunning sandy beaches, spas, shopping, restaurants, and upscale hotels. In South Maui, the upscale and world-class community of Wailea was untouched by the fires, and continues to welcome travelers to its shores. It is also the gateway to the iconic Road to Hana, which typically is a four-hour car adventure filled with waterfalls, gorgeous scenery, and miles of curved roads. A special and unique place, I’ve always thought of Paia as a throwback to the late ‘60’s. Paia, a charming coastal town on Maui’s North Shore, is a great place to visit – known as a surfer’s paradise, its picturesque beaches and laid-back vibe attract visitors seeking a relaxed community and bohemian atmosphere. Many other parts of the island are also open and offer a wealth of wonderful things to do. Right now, travelers to West Maui can also enjoy numerous dining options including Taverna, Roy’s, Hula Grill, Leilani’s On The Beach, Duke’s, and Maui Brewing Company, to name a few. Its Cane & Canoe restaurant was still offering gourmet farm-to-table cuisine, its spa was still offering two-hour Maui Maluhia massages in private hales, and it’s award-winning beach – Kapalua Bay – was still charming visitors as one of the world’s Number One stretches of sand. We visited this property and are happy to report that it is indeed open to the public, who can experience unabashed luxury from the get-go. Similarly, the ultra-luxurious Montage Kapalua Bay hotel, located ten miles north of Lahaina, which sits on a 24-acre oceanfront resort, was also untouched by the devastation. But at this writing, all of the restaurant outlets have re-opened, especially the va-va-va-voom Club Lounge, with fantastic food preparations all day long. We recently visited the resort in early October and while several of the food-and-beverage outlets were closed at that time, as was the Club Lounge, its luxury hotel rooms were widely available, as was the spa and other amenities and services. It overlooks a pristine golden-sand beach and recently completed a $100-million resort-wide transformation. Take for example, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, which is located on 54 acres, surrounded by 36 holes of championship golf in the midst of a scenic 22,000-acre resort, set amongst the site of an historic pineapple plantation. In Kapalua, for example, The Ritz-Carlton and The Montage Kapalua Bay, two luxury hotels, are open to visitors, and more than ready, willing and able to deliver the iconic aloha spirit that Hawaii is famous for. © Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Vince Soliven Maui is an ideal location for destination weddings, vow-renewal ceremonies, honeymooners - and all.
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