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Kaanapali Resort on Maui

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Why Go
Kaanapali Resort on West Maui, Hawaii, is a popular vacation destination. Featuring a three-mile stretch of beach, six hotels and five condominiums, Kaanapali Resort receives over half a million visitors each year. In the winter, whales can be seen swimming just off the beach.

Kaanapali Resort has two championship golf courses: the Tournament North Course and the South Course. There is a total of 35 tennis courts located at different resorts in the area.

Where to Stay
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kaanapali Beach Hotel, Sheraton Maui Resort, Maui Marriott Resort & Ocean Club and Royal Lahaina Resort are all located within the Kaanapali Resort.

If you prefer to stay in a condo and enjoy the flexibility and savings of preparing your own meals, there are five choices: Kaanapali Alii, The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach, Outrigger Maui Eldorado, Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas, and The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas.

Things to Do
Kids will enjoy riding the Sugar Cane Train on Lahaina-Ka-napali & Pacific Railroad, featuring vintage steam locomotives with open-air views.

The historic town of Lahaina is only a 10-minute drive from Kaanapali Resort. Whalers Village offers shopping and dining, including international haute couture, art galleries, jewelry, beach gear and other shops.

Kaanapali Resort is a popular family vacation destination. Hotels offer programs designed just for kids and condos offer additional space, kitchens and washer/drier facilities. Plan a family vacation to Kaanapali.

When to Go
The least crowded time to visit Maui is in the fall.

How to Get There
Kaanapali Resort is located 45 minutes from Kahului Airport where daily flights land from the Mainland U.S. and Honolulu. There is also a small Kapalua-West Maui commuter airport a few minutes from the resort.

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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Apr 11, 2005