We arrived in Maui on Dec 30th, and there were lots of Christmas decorations still up at the hotels and around town in Lahaina. I had Bing Crosby's "Mele Kalikimaka" running through my head almost nonstop.
On New Year's Eve we went to a White Party at the Sheraton. Everyone was supposed to wear white but the rule wasn't really enforced. (Note that we followed the rules, of course!). They had a pretty good DJ and we toasted 2016 with glasses of champagne.
For the first part of our stay we were at the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel. They've dubbed themselves "Hawaii's Most Hawaiian Hotel", and the property has a very 1960's island vibe. The Tiki bar with its Drink of the Day specials was a highlight. When you check out, they do a Farewell Ceremony where they give you a kukui lei and sing a song in Hawaiian -- very unique.
For the last two nights we headed to the Westin Ka'anipali which had a fantastic pool with lots of tropical flourishes including parrots, swans, and flamingos.
Our time on Maui was super relaxing. We read, walked along the beach, watched the sunsets, snorkeled at Black Rock, drove up to Kapalua and Paia to watch the surfers, and just soaked up the atmosphere.
Always love to read your updates.
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