Kapalua Maui: Another Luxurious Piece of Paradise!If I were going to treat myself to the ultimate in luxury for a Maui Hi vacation, then Kapalua Maui, an exclusive resort area located along the northwest coast, would fit the bill! How about a stay at the AAA, 5 diamond rated Ritz Carlton Kapalua? Or, if you REALLY want to spoil yourself, you could rent a luxury villa for your stay! All I can say is, Kapalua Maui offers endless ways to pamper yourself.
Golf aficionados will love the pair of world-class 18 hole Kapalua golf courses: "The Bay", and "The Plantation." A great environmental initiative that has taken place in Kapalua is the establishment of the Pu'u Kukui Preserve. This protected sanctuary is located at the higher elevations of Kapalua Maui, and is the largest privately owned preserve in Hawaii. Of course, since this is Maui, I had to find out about the beaches here in Kapalua Maui. I'm happy to report that beach lovers will also find much to be happy about! There are 5 gorgeous beaches in the area: Kapalua Beach (in Kapalua Bay), D.T. Fleming Beach, Oneloa Beach, Honolua Bay, and Mokule'ia Bay. Most of the coastal areas of Kapalua offer splendid views of the neighbouring islands of Molokai and Lanai. Honolua Bay is said to have great snorkeling in the summer, especially on the right side of the beach - because this area is part of a Marine Life Conservation District, there is a large array of corral reefs and legions of marine life. Another Marine Life Conservation District in Kapalua Maui is Mokule'ia Bay. D.T. Fleming beach is located in front of the exclusive Ritz Carlton Kapalua. This high-end resort features endless amenities and luxuries, so if you plan on staying here, you'd better bring a big wallet!
Other options for accommodations include the Kapalua Villas, as well as various luxury homes for rent. When you're in the mood to explore, Kapalua offers no shortage of things to do. There is tennis, walkways, shopping, galleries, restaurants, and even a fitness center. If you'd like more of an adventure, there are hiking trails, a zipline tour, a climbing tower with a giant swing, tours of the pineapple plantation, and of course, ocean activities such as snorkeling and diving. Even if you didn't budget to stay at one of the exclusive Kapalua Maui resorts or villas, you could drive up there for the day to check out some of the sights! I'm already dreaming of a trip to the pineapple plantation... apparently they let you harvest your very own fresh pineapple to take home with you! mmmmm..... 2009 Update: Well, it's official. Maui Land and Pineapple has gotten out of the pineapple business. But, on a positive note, a brand new company, Haliimaile Pineapple Co. Ltd., has leased a large parcel of land from Maui Land and Pineapple. This new company will continue growing, harvesting and selling Maui-grown pineapple under the Maui-gold brand! I haven't heard yet whether or not the Kapalua Maui pineapple plantation tours will continue, but at least we'll still be able to buy those mouth-watering fresh pineapples! Go to Kaanapali, Maui
|
