Tropical Destinations Spotlight

Recommended Beach-Front Maui Condo

2008-03-23T09:45:00.000-07:00

Tropical Treasure House highly recommends Kamaole One Condominiums on Maui's southside in the heart of Kihei. We stayed in condo unit #11 for 4 wonderful nights during December 2007. It is a two bedroom, two bath unit located directly on the ocean. This unit had been completely remodeled just prior to our arrival. It is absolutely gorgeous...inside and outside. We loved everything about it...the decor and spaciousness, modern furnishings and appliances, location (south side of Maui is wonderful), walking distance to restaurants, the close proximity of the beach to the unit, etc.

Amenities for Kamaole One include
• Central A/C • Walk to shops & restaurants • Reserved, covered parking • Fully equipped kitchen • Dishwasher/Microwave/Trash Compactor • Fullsize Washer/Dryer • Iron & Ironing Board • Cable TV/VCR/DVD • Sleeps 4 • Beach Volleyball • Body surf • Snorkel/Swim

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Family Friendly Resorts - Hawaii

2007-05-23T03:53:00.000-07:00

Are you planning a family vacation to Hawaii? Check out these resorts first before booking your trip:

Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa is a luxury property located on forty acres on the southwest side of Maui, one of Hawaii's most popular islands. Tucked below Mount Haleakala, this area reportedly has the sunniest and driest climate on Maui. The Grand Wailea Resort's incredible water features offer both relaxation and fun. The Activity Pool is for the kid in everyone, with waterslides, rapids, a rope swing and more, while the elegant Hibiscus Pool, reserved for adults, offers tranquil views of the Pacific and the chance to relax while basking in the sun. The 20,000 sq. ft. Camp Grande for ages 5 to 12 includes a pottery room, foosball, Lego and board games, movie theatre, game room, video arcade, nine-hole putting green, and wading pool. Camp programs include sand sculpting, tide-pooling and nature walks, arts and crafts, Hawaiian music, scavenger hunts.

Hilton Waikoloa Village is located on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island, where dark lava terrain makes a dramatic background for the lush resorts. In 2006, the Hilton Waikoloa Village was named Top Family Resort in Hawaii by Travel + Leisure Family Magazine readers, and #7 Greatest Family Resort in all of the U.S. and Canada. It features 65 acres with pools galore, waterfalls, grottos, slides; salt-water lagoon with water-toys and snorkeling; and -- a novelty kids love-- a monorail and canal-boats to get around the large grounds.

Turtle Bay Resort is located on the beautiful north coast of Oahu. It features 880 acres, five miles of beach, five different bays, pool with waterfall and slide, on-site snorkeling, horseriding, surf lessons...

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Mobil Travel Guide - Hawaii - 2006 Edition

2007-05-17T19:15:00.000-07:00

Here is another great book to help you plan your trip to Hawaii. It is the Mobil Travel Guide - Hawaii - published 12/1/2005. The Regional Travel Planner: Hawaii covers the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, and Oahu.

Each island has its beauty and appeal, with outdoor adventure, stunning scenery, and many miles of sandy beaches. Mobil Travel Guide tells you where you can watch the lava flow on the Big Island of Hawaii; explore the paradise of Kauai that provided the backdrop for the film Jurassic Park; bask in the privacy of tiny Lanai; spot humpback whales in Maui; enjoy the laid-back lifestyle of Molokai, nicknamed the Friendly Isle; and soak up Hawaiian history on the most populous island of Oahu. The book also guides you to the right lodging for your trip. You might go for the Mobil Five-Star rated Four Seasons Resort in Maui or a cozy vacation rental on the Coconut Coast of Kauai. Various sidebars throughout the book highlight the culture, recreation, and character of Hawaii, such as the history of leis, a glossary of commonly used Hawaiian words, the best kid-friendly beaches, the best golf courses, and the best nightlife in Honolulu. It also includes a chapter on one of America's state scenic Byways, Chain of Craters Road.

Recommended Hawaii DVDs

2007-05-13T06:13:00.000-07:00

One of the best ways to learn about Hawaii's culture and attractions is to buy one or more DVDs before you travel. They are a great vacation planning tool. Here are two recommended videos:

GLOBE TREKKER:HAWAII - Traveler Megan McCormick presents the culture, history, and natural sights as she journeys through Hawaii: Na Pali coast of Kauai, Honolulu and Waikiki on Oahu Island, the volcano on Maui, and the island of Hawaii.

Artist: MCCORMICK,MEGAN

Genre: Travel

Runtime (Minutes): 60

DISCOVERING HAWAII -Visits the Hawaiian Islands, with their diversity, water sports and cultural attractions.

Artist: VIDEO VISITS

Genre: Travel

Runtime (Minutes): 120

Must Have Maui Guidebook

2007-05-13T05:40:00.000-07:00

Are you planning your first trip to Maui? Then here is a guidebook you absolutely must buy and read to make the most of your trip:

Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook - This all new third edition is most comprehensive yet easy to use guidebook ever written for Maui. Hawai'i resident and best selling author, Andrew Doughty, actually hikes all the trails, rides the boats, scuba dives the reefs, dines in the restaurants, reviews all the resorts, snorkels the coastline, explores the hidden waterfalls and shares all the secrets that he finds. Everything is reviewed anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes Maui so exciting.

The 22 specially created maps include access to even the most remote beaches, mile markers (so you always know where you are), hiking trails and numerous details in an easy-to-follow format.

Clear, concise directions to get to those hard to find places such as deserted beaches, hidden waterfalls, pristine rain forests, spectacular coastlines, natural lava pools and scores of hidden gems listed nowhere else.

Web site with links to every business, last minute updates and more. Plus Web pages available exclusively to readers that expand on all accommodation reviews with aerial photos of all the resorts (so you'll know if oceanfront really means oceanfront) and trademark "brutally honest reviews."

Easy to use; no thumbing through every page looking for what you want.

Driving tours of the island let you structure your trip your way.

Special sections on Beaches and Adventures. Fascinating stories and legends from all around the island. Symbols quickly identify recommended sights and companies. This book shows you which companies really are the bestand which to avoid.

Actual prices for restaurants, hotels and activities. Frank, honest opinions throughout --No Advertisements.

Maui Revealed covers it all -- from the wind-swept top of Haleakala to the sparkling underwater reefs. This is the best investment you can make for your Maui vacation. Whether you are a first time visitor or a long time kama'aina, you will find out more about Maui from this book than from any other source. Discover the island of your dreams with Maui Revealed.

Best Time To Visit Hawaii

2007-05-13T05:20:00.000-07:00

There's no such thing as a bad time to visit Hawaii, though August and September are the hottest months. You'll pay more and encounter crowds at popular beaches from mid-December to March, and again during the summer when families vacation together on the islands. The spring and fall months are the ideal time for a visit, with great weather, lower rates, and plenty of room for you to relax on the beach. If sun-worshipping on sandy beaches is your goal, stick to the southern shores—the north shore of each island gets more rain than its southern counterpart.

Peak season: Mid-December to March, as sun-seekers fill the islands, and again during the summer, when the kids are out of school.

Value season: April–May and mid-September–November are great times to visit—the weather is mild, the winter storms have calmed, and the crowds have dispersed.