On our first visit to Maui, Julie asked, "Why would anyone take a vacation anywhere else?" 25 years later, it remains a very good question.
The answer certainly is not some fatal flaw in Maui that I have learned in the interim. We go other places for unique experiences they offer, but Maui is very good at being a tropical destination. So good, in fact, that rather than taking the final four nights at sea, with all the meals and entertainment that comes pre-paid with the rest of our cruise, and avoiding a flight back to Los Angeles, Julie opted for an early debarkation in Maui and one night at the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel.
I protested for weeks, saying I would be staying on the ship with or without her, but eventually I gave in. We sadly waived goodbye to Sapphire Princess from the beach, but we loved our time on Maui.
This time we stayed in the heart of Ka'anapali Beach, between the excellent snorkeling at Black Rock by the Sheraton and our favorite Hawaiian restaurant, Hula Grill. It's not the newest or fanciest hotel by any means, but it is very comfortable.
There's not much to my story about this trip beyond what I've said about Maui previously. The water is clear and warm. Put on a mask and snorkel before wading out near Black Rock and sealife puts on a magical show. At Hula Grill, there's great food and frequently live entertainment. There was also a free hula show at our hotel.
We kept it simple this time, not trying to bicycle down from the volcano, sail to Molokini or wind our way past waterfalls to Hana, but we came away once again marveling at what a great vacation spot Maui is. For fun, diverse actities that can be easily accessed, it is hard to beat. Somewhat surprisingly, it remains affordable and not overcrowded. Hang loose, bruddah!
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