Maui’s Hot Spot: Kaanapali

Maui has meant paradise for millions of people; eachyou’ve doubtlessly been dreaming of as you
time a plane touches down upon the runway, eachcomplete the monotonous tasks and stressful
time a lei is placed over an excited tourist’sresponsibilities of everyday life. It all leads up to this
head, the reputation of this island is ensured forheight of relaxation while sitting in Kaanapali.
another few years. Visitors are impressed, magazinesSince Maui isn’t huge, taking a day trip to
celebrate the best of Hawaii, and most importantly,another part is something to consider. The Hana
the good vibes felt here are intensified with eachbeaches, Kama’Ole Beach Park, Molokini Crater
smile and each astonished breath. Experiencing a bitand Lahaina are all top-notch stops for adventurers,
of Maui is a must for any self-respecting traveler, sodivers and shoppers. The island as a whole is what is
head this way soon if you’ve yet to have hadconsidered to be the best of the best, so it’s
the pleasure.definitely worth exploring a little bit since you’ve
In particular, a bit worth focusing on is Kaanapali,come all the way here.
located on the western coast and brimming withThat being said, it might be hard to tear yourself
possibilities. This beach is one of the mostaway from the Kaanapali area once you’ve
well-known, and while sometimes compared tosettled in and achieved that upper echelon of calm
Oahu’s Waikiki, Kaanapali Beach isn’t asand tranquility. Beach lovers will be happy here, golf
crowded. It is popular but not overrun, beautiful andlovers will feel like they’ve traveled to heaven (a
unspoiled. Several hotels and a long concrete pathworld class course, the North Course, is located right
make for easy access, but the snorkeling, whitehere) and shopping and fine dining options will meet
sands and spectacular sunsets will never let youthe needs of those with a taste for the good life.
forget that you’re lucky enough to be far fromAnything a world-weary traveler could want is right
the mainland.here, so staying put wouldn’t be the worst thing
Start things out by beginning at the beginning. That is,in the world.
take a History and Legends Tour as you follow theChoosing to stay in a Kaanapali Vacation Rental will
Historical Trail. From taro farms to warriors in canoes,make it even more likely that you won’t stray
this area has seen lots of activity and retains a solidtoo far, and this is a very good thing. We’ve all
hold on its past. After learning about the ancestorshad experiences that entailed wanting to stay far
and exciting scenes that these beaches and hills onceaway from our mediocre hotel room because it just
saw, you might just appreciate the timeless beautydidn’t fit with the rest of your trip. This time,
and ageless coastline a little bit more.your accommodations will be the icing on the cake.
Now it’s time to enjoy it all up close andYour lodging situation will be top notch if you take
personal. As long as it’s a calm day, the waterthe time to go online in order to choose the beach
here is great for swimming and snorkeling. The sandhouse, condo or cabana that best suits your needs
is sugary and soft, perfect for spreading a towel andand catches your eye, so check out the options
settling down for a good read or a mind-clearingtoday. Maui, and especially Kaanapali are both waiting
zoning out session. The perpetual motion of theto show off what you’ve heard so much about.
waves plus the cool breeze make up a moment