Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Maui
The island of Māui or Maui (pronounced /ˈmaʊ.iː/ in English, [ˈmɐu.i] in Hawaiian[2]) is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727.2 square miles (1883.5 km2) and is the 17th largest island in the United States.[3] Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest island in Maui County. Three other islands, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai, also belong to Maui County. Together, the four islands are known as Māui Nui. In 2000, Maui had a population of 117,644, the third-largest of the Hawaiian islands, behind that of Oahu and Hawaii. Kahului is the largest town on the island with a population of 20,146.[4] Wailuku is the seat of Maui County.
Places to stay
RITZ -CARLTON, MAUI
Explore beautiful white-sand beaches, premier golf courses and captivating surroundings that distinguish The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. This legendary hotel in Maui, Hawaii, is located on the western edge of the island, a paradise Hawaiians call the "Island of the Sun." Kapalua can be loosely translated as "arms embracing the sea," which refers to the resort's dramatic lava peninsulas. Five bays and three white sand beaches create the area's renowned shoreline, while a few meters inland, lush rainforests, a protected marine life conservation district, an ancient Hawaiian burial ground, and golf courses that double as wildlife sanctuaries await exploration. Kapalua is home to an astonishing number of flowers and trees, planted by ancestral Polynesians and Hawaiians, such as lychee, flowering ginger, and ti leaf plants. Whether your idea of vacation is learning about natural history or lounging by the shore, this world-renowned Kapalua hotel on Maui is sure to delight. Combine natural history, golf, and a wealth of recreational activities, you'll soon discover that there's no shortage of things to do in Maui.
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KapaluaMaui/PhotoTourPop.htm
Explore beautiful white-sand beaches, premier golf courses and captivating surroundings that distinguish The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. This legendary hotel in Maui, Hawaii, is located on the western edge of the island, a paradise Hawaiians call the "Island of the Sun." Kapalua can be loosely translated as "arms embracing the sea," which refers to the resort's dramatic lava peninsulas. Five bays and three white sand beaches create the area's renowned shoreline, while a few meters inland, lush rainforests, a protected marine life conservation district, an ancient Hawaiian burial ground, and golf courses that double as wildlife sanctuaries await exploration. Kapalua is home to an astonishing number of flowers and trees, planted by ancestral Polynesians and Hawaiians, such as lychee, flowering ginger, and ti leaf plants. Whether your idea of vacation is learning about natural history or lounging by the shore, this world-renowned Kapalua hotel on Maui is sure to delight. Combine natural history, golf, and a wealth of recreational activities, you'll soon discover that there's no shortage of things to do in Maui.
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KapaluaMaui/PhotoTourPop.htm
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