The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua  

On Maui’s west shore in Kapalua, this 5-star luxury resort sits minutes from The Bay Course, D.T. Fleming Beach Park and Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment, surrounded by protected marine sanctuaries and expansive natural preserves.

An Art Deco–styled resort with 463 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docks, espresso makers, down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets; bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads. Expect island-inspired touches and indigenous spa rituals for a distinctly Maui vibe.

Three outdoor pools (plus an indoor pool), a full-service spa with massages and body treatments, fitness center, tennis court, diving club, yoga area and two nearby championship golf courses. Complimentary beach shuttle, poolside and beach bars, gift shops and 24-hour room service keep things easy and lively.

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet, a business center, express check-in/out and 25,288 sq ft of conference and meeting space make the resort event-ready.

Six on-site restaurants — including The Banyan Tree seafood spot — a coffee shop and multiple bars serve locally sourced Hawaiian flavors, plus 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee (weekdays 6:30–10:30 AM, weekends 6:30–11:00 AM).