The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

On Maui’s northwest coast in Kapalua — an oceanfront, 5-star beach resort minutes from The Bay Course and Jean Michele Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment. Steps from D.T. Fleming Beach Park and a short drive to Napili Bay and Kaanapali Beach.

This Art Deco resort sits amid protected marine sanctuaries and lush West Maui mountains. Rooms (463 total) feature private furnished lanais, pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton, iPod docks/espresso makers, Smart/LCD TVs, and bathrooms with deep-soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads — perfect for wake-up sea-breeze mornings and slow Hawaiian evenings.

Recharge at a full-service spa with indigenous rituals, then cool off in one of three outdoor pools or hit the outdoor tennis court and fitness/yoga areas. Enjoy concierge services, gift shops, a hair salon, complimentary beach shuttle, diving club access, and easy tee-times on two nearby championship golf courses.

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet, a business center, express check-in/out, and more than 25,000 sq ft of conference and meeting space make this a strong option for events and meetings.

Choose from six on-site restaurants — including seafood at The Banyan Tree — plus a coffee shop/café, beach and pool bars, and three lounges. 24-hour room service is available, and buffet breakfasts are served daily (weekday and weekend times vary; fee applies), with menus that highlight locally sourced island flavors.