The island of Maui in Hawaii is famous for
its beautiful beaches and spectacular waterfront hotels. In this program we're bringing you to three
of the most wonderful of these hotels, show you around the swimming pools and their dining
areas, their gardens, their fountains. These are some of the most spectacular places
to stay in the Hawaiian Islands. Even if you are not a guest staying here,
their grounds and common areas and restaurants are open to the public. So by all means, you would really enjoy visiting
them while you're on Maui. For a bonus at the end of the show, we'll
bring you down to the big beach at Makena, one of the island's very popular recreation
areas. Wailea is located in the southern part of
Maui. We're visiting the Grand Wailea, the Four
Seasons and the Fairmont Kea Lani. Starting from free parking, we will walk along
the coastal path over to Kea Lani, enjoy the grounds and then meander back through the
Four Seasons and end up at the Grand Wailea, providing a few tips along the way on how
to get around. If you park at one of the hotels you will
pay a fee, but there is free parking at the Wailea Beach Right of way. Look for those yellow gates at the entrance
that lead down the driveway to the parking area. There's a park with kiosks and showers and
picnic tables, greenery and a barbecue pit and a path that leads you right down to the
beach. The Wailea Beach path is level and paved. It's easy to walk, goes for a mile and a half. We're going to take you on about half of that
in the program. Passing Wailea Beach. The umbrellas, chairs and cabanas are provided
by the hotels along the beachfront, but the beaches, public property open to everybody. You can bring your own chair, an umbrella
if you wish, or just a simple beach towel. And there are some alcoves separated by rocks
such as this that give you some more privacy. The pathway, landscaping and public access
are all part of a master plan agreed to and funded by the hotels before they were constructed. There are several condominium developments
in the area, some of which are open to rentals by the month, such as Wailea Point. Here, they reconstructed examples of several
prehistoric Hawaiian structures. The walls would have been foundations for
homes with a thatched roof above it. You're probably aware of the fire that burned
down the town of Lahaina on the west side of Maui. But the rest of the island is definitely open
for tourism, making Wailea a great place to visit at this time. Polo Beach is in front of the Fairmont Kea
Lani, a luxury hotel that's the only all suite and Villa oceanfront resort in the Hawaiian
Islands. Along with that beach, they've got three outdoor
pools for hotel guests, including a big family pool with all sorts of recreational activities
there. They have a spa with a variety of treatments,
a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, a kids club. And there's an adult pool for those guests,
18 and over. There are several dining experiences open
to the public, including the signature Ko restaurant, or for a relaxed lunch, head to
the AMA bar and Grill as we did located poolside. If you'd like something more casual, there's
a convenience store where you can get food to go, maybe have a little picnic down by
the beach with prices that are quite reasonable. They have other restaurants to choose from
serving everything from casual fare to fine dining. And if you're in a villa, some have their
own kitchen. These three hotels that we are featuring are
pretty expensive, with prices that can reach $1,000 per night. But you don't have to stay here to enjoy the
atmosphere. Just come visit, walk around in the public
areas. You will be always welcome without the aloha
spirit, in hopes they might encourage you to come back and spend a few nights. So don't be shy about freelancing and walking
around enjoying these lovely sights. Hundreds of millions of dollars have gone
into creating these beautiful gardens and magnificent architecture, and you will be
very welcome as you walk around through these dazzling vistas. It's something like being in a palace in paradise,
just waiting for you to come and explore. When finished with your visit to the Kea Lani,
step outside the front door and walk along the drive. And you'll see the beautiful golf course,
part of the Wailea Golf Club with three courses open to the public. Next, we're walking over to the Four Seasons
resort, just a few minutes away, another spectacular hotel complex with dazzling architecture,
open-air lobby. That's one of the signatures of the Wailea
Resort, and many Hawaii waterfront hotels, taking advantage of the beautiful year-round
climate of the islands. If you feel like sitting down and resting
up for a short while, go right ahead. They are not going to mind. Again, it's part of the Hawaii aloha spirit. You are always welcome. From the lobby, you have a grand view looking
down on the pool fountains and terrace areas with the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean
beyond. The Four Seasons resort at Wailea is a beacon
of luxury, tranquility and unmatched hospitality. No doubt, this is one of that luxury hotel
chains finest properties. While frolicking and swimming around, guests
can take a shower in the big fountain or perhaps sit at the poolside and enjoy a foot massage. Maybe have lunch with a view. Continuing again along Wailea Beach, the sun
is shining. The trade winds are blowing. It's warm, but not hot. Everything is perfect here. What could be better than that? Well, here comes another grand experience. We've approached a stone border marker that
brings us into the Grand Wailea, the largest and most extravagant of all the hotels that
we've been visiting there. The main swimming pool is nearly 2000 feet
long with four jungle pools, five slides, a whitewater rapid, Tarzan pool with robe,
swing and a swim-up bar. What more could you possibly want in a swimming
pool? Well, okay, it's got six waterfalls, three
Jacuzzis, caves, and a sandy bay beach. There are beautiful gardens surrounded by
magnificent buildings and nine sculptures by Fernando Botero, the renowned Colombian
sculptor. Another wonderful open-air lobby and more
beautiful fountains with statues in public area in the lounges here. The art collection has more than 80 museum
quality pieces, including painting, sculpture, graphics and murals forming Hawaii's largest
private own collection on public view. Especially notable for the bronze hula dancers
sculpted by Jan Fisher. Each of these hotels offers extensive cultural
activities that will inform you about the Hawaiian society, the arts and crafts, lei
making and all sorts of history about the Hawaiian Islands. And they are like small shopping malls with
plenty of stores to keep you occupied. The hotels offer excursions throughout the
island of Maui. Explore the road to Hana. You can go on a chartered boat, do some surfing,
take a bicycle ride down the slopes of Haleakala, or enjoy a hike in the native forests. Grand Wailea is renowned for its variety of
spa treatments, where you can nourish your body, mind and spirit, under guidance of expert
wellness consultants. We are done with our visit, now its time to
go back to that free parking and retrieve the car. And we are now going to take a little road
trip a few miles further south, down the road to the great beach at Makena. This public beach park is a popular spot for
locals with lots of free parking. It's an easy walk down to the beach through
this little cube forest with some magnificent trees. And then the grand scene opens up. Appropriately, it's called Big Beach at Makena,
stretching for nearly two thirds of a mile. The beach is renowned for its size and pristine
beauty. It offers plenty of space to spread out and
find your own spot. The sand is incredibly soft and fine, perfect
for sunbathing or building sandcastles, and then take a leisurely stroll along the shore. Just beyond, you'll find a nudist beach, but
we don't take pictures there. Makena Beach is a Maui treasure, offering
the perfect blend of relaxation and natural beauty. Whether you're here to swim, snorkel, sunbathe,
or simply soak up the stunning scenery, this beach has something for everyone. With that, we wrap up our visit to Makena
and Wailea with a big aloha and hopes that you get to visit soon. We frequently upload new movies, so please
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