EAT
Morimoto: Quality of food is excellent but overall the setting is underwhelming. Better places in Maui to spend your money. Located at the Andaz.
Spago: Let the Maui air flow in as you dine on Wolfgang Puck specialties. Located at the Four Seasons.
Mama's Fish House: A big time tourist trap, but it's jam packed every day of the week.
Sansei: Best sushi in Maui. Located in Kapalua and Kihei
Ferraro's: Outdoor dining at its finest. Their Brunch is also awesome. Located at the Four Seasons.
Tommy Bahama: I'm seriously recommending this place. When in Wailea if you feel like some good ole casual food. Order your burger and quesadilla and enjoy.
Monkeypod Kitchen: The truffle pizza is worth the visit alone. Two locations (Wailea and Ka'anapali).
Paia Fish Market: I could eat here every day, Roadside in Kihei
Birdcage: This place is so unique and so worth your time.
Whaler's General Store: Awesome Poke Bowl's and lots of other ready to go meals and snacks. Also a grocery store. A pleasant option and break from restaurant dining.
STAY
Four Seasons Maui: Everything about this place is mint. The morning yoga in the garden, the Serenity Pool, the staff, the location, the open air lounge, (Wailea)
Andaz Maui: Modern and chic. This Wailea property is uber modern and a pretty fine place to stay. (Wailea)
Grand Wailea: Probably the best family hotel in Wailea. A plethora of pools to choose from. (Wailea)
Fairmont Kea Lani: Rooms are all suites with microwaves and small fridges, which makes it ideal for families travelling with little ones. (Wailea)
Ritz Carlton: A sophisticated resort with a lush landscape. Surfing, running and tennis all at your doorstep. Weather can be wet and windy - that's the risk of staying here. (Kapalua).
Montage Kapalua: For the discerning traveler. A newly opened property in Kapalua that I would select over the Ritz. (Kapalua)
Ho'Olei: The best condo units in Maui. Located in Wailea across from the hotels on the strip. Gorgeous layout with the walls and windows that open up to priceless views. A gourmet kitchen to cook up your nightly feasts. You can even buy a day pass to access the Grand Wailea. (Wailea)
Marriott Wailea Beach Resort: If you are going with kids. This is your property. Outstanding Kids pool. The only kind you will find in Wailea. Also walking distance to the mall and a Starbucks on site - both will come in handy,
DRINK
Four Seasons Lobby Lounge: Open air lounge with a nightly performer that always seems to suit and set the ambiance.
HANG
Serenity Pool: At the Four Seasons hotel. A swim up bar and an infinity pool with sweeping views. Seriously awesome.
The Plantation Course: If golf is your thing then utilize the accessibility to many world class golf courses. The Plantation in Kapalua is my favourite,
Spa: So many to choose from but Oprah likes the one at the Grand Wailea.
Wailea Boardwalk: A great 3.5 km stretch nestling the ocean. My daily run but go early as it gets busy.
Costco: A trip to Costco (the one close to the airport) is an essential pitstop to pick up sundries and tidbits.
Road to Hana: A gorgeous stretch swerving through the Maui Landscape. Pack a picnic and don't forget your camera.
Spin Class: There is no SoulCycle here but the Grand Wailea welcomes everyone to take their spin class.