Kahului Airport (OGG): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 18 miles.

Driving directions from Kahului Airport: Take SR-37 (Haleakala Hwy.) south, then turn left onto SR-380 (Dairy Rd.). Turn left onto SR-350 (S. Puunene Ave.) and continue for 6.5 miles. Turn left onto SR-31 (Piilani Hwy.) and continue for 6 miles, then turn right onto Kilohana Dr. Turn left onto Wailea Alanui Dr. and continue to the hotel.

Five Palms Beach Grill - A few minutes' drive from The Palms at Wailea, this restaurant consistently earns acclaim for its food and romantic oceanside setting. Brunch is served daily on the shaded outside terrace. Linen-service dinner takes place inside under ceiling fans in a plantation-type setting. Both feature local ingredients prepared with award-winning finesse.

Joe's Bar and Grill - Located in the Wailea Tennis Center a three-minute drive south of The Palms at Wailea, Joe's is owned by former Kingston Trio member Joe Gannon and his chef-wife Beverly. Open for dinner only, Joe's specializes in local seafood, steak, and prime rib.

Amenity highlights: A whale-shaped pool just down the hill from the lobby is surrounded by a sundeck containing a hot tub. For barbecuing on units' extra-spacious lanais (patios or balconies), grills can be rented on a first-come, first-served basis. An activities desk in the lobby arranges any tour, excursion, luau, or other activity available on Maui. Snorkeling and scuba-diving enthusiasts appreciate their proximity to the tiny island of Molokini—renowned for the clarity of the water within its crescent—which can clearly be seen offshore against the looming backdrop of Kahoolawe Island.

Insider tip: Less than a mile north of the resort, a large, uncrowded stretch of sand called Keawakapu Beach satisfies guests' Hawaiian-vacation dreams. Adjacent to the Mana Kai is a public parking lot for people headed to Keawakapu. Signs point the way to the beach, which offers great snorkeling along its rocky northern terminus, terrific boogie boarding when the tradewinds blow, and long tropical-fantasy walks. Buildings along the beach seldom exceed palm-tree height, somewhat preserving the illusion the beachfront is undeveloped.

Also through the activities desk, the following beach gear can be rented: boogie boards, body boards, surfboards, boards with masks for viewing underwater life, snorkel sets, chairs, umbrellas, and children's sand toys. Snorkeling and scuba-diving trips to the nearby island of Molokini—renowned for the water clarity within its crescent—can be booked through the activities desk.

In South Maui, the following recreational activities are available:

Please note: Wheelchair-accessible rooms requested in the Special Requests field while booking a reservation are subject to availability upon arrival. To guarantee availability, requests must be confirmed via the call center (1-800-397-3342). Condo properties are not wheelchair accessible.