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is sprawling 40-acre oceanfront property with more than 800 rooms has a dramatic open-air lobby landscaped with towering palm trees. e resort has lush gardens, waterfalls, an expansive swimming pool with a 150-foot waterslide, oceanfront spa and fitness center, tennis, scuba, and snorkeling. Stargaze on the rooftop with a local astronomer. Restaurants include Japengo, Son'z Steakhouse, and Swan Court Breakfast. 808.661.1234, maui.hyatt.com Spacious ocean view condominiums have multiple bedrooms, kitchens, living areas and lanais. Popular with couples and families, the resort has a fitness center, tennis courts, an activities desk, pool and spa. An outdoor entertainment includes a lounging area and multiple grills, even a "barbecue master" to help guests. ere are no restaurants on the premises, but there are plenty of eateries nearby at other resorts and at Whaler's Village. 808.667.1400, kaanapalialii.com is 27-acre resort overlooks tropical gardens and an exclusive stretch of Ka'anapali Beach, once a vacation spot for Hawaiian royalty. Stay in one of the restored ground-level bungalows or in the sky-view towers with sweeping coastal and valley views. e resort has "Pineapple Moon," a chic oceanfront pool, restaurant, and bar serving signature cocktails and island- inspired specialties. 808.661.3611 is expansive beachside resort is a favorite spot for snorkeling in the coral reefs. Look for green sea turtles, known as honu, and during the winter, kohola, humpback whales. Don't miss the resort's nightly ritual: a cliff dive in honor of Maui's last chief. Executive Chef Charles Andres, formerly of San Diego, heads up five restaurants on premises including Cliff Dive Grill, Coral Reef, Sand Bar, and Teppan-yaki Dan. 808.661.0031 is resort recently completed a multi-year $160 million transformation that includes the 227-room Kūkahi Tower with ocean-view rooms and suites, and access to e Lanai, a private club offering everything from breakfast bites to evening appetizers, and its own infinity-edge dipping pool with fabulous views. e renovation includes the Valley Alley, a 10,000- square-foot social center featuring Topgolf Swing Suites, arcade games, a bar, lounge, and so much more. Restaurants include the oceanside Ulu Kitchen by Chef Peter Merriman which celebrates Hawaii's rich bounty. 808.667.2525, westin.marriott.com Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa Kaanapali Ali'i Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa Westin Maui Resort & Spa Stay and Play on Ka'anapali Beach Need a vacation? Maui's Ka'anapali has plenty of lodging options @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE JANUARY 2025 69 HAWAI'I FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL: PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF HAWAI'I FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL ALL OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF KA'ANAPALI BEACH RESORT ASSOCIATION