Pacific Island Paradises

HAWAII Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria™ Resort With over 16 hectares fronting spectacular Wailea Beach, Grand Wailea is a pleasant 35–minute drive from Kahului Airport and a short 20– minute flight from Honolulu. The resort is proud of its commitment to portray the richness and uniqueness of Hawaii's nature, culture and people. Spacious and luxuriously appointed The 780 guestrooms include 52 suites, with the Napua Tower offering 100 rooms in a private club area situated at the centre of the hotel. With standard guestrooms averaging 640 square feet, Grand Wailea offers spacious accommodations with an elegant, tropically themed décor. The luxuriously appointed Maui hotel rooms contain either one king or two queen beds and each features its own private lanai— perfect for admiring the views. Located in the exclusive Napua Tower, a private retreat within the resort, the Napua Rooms offer a selection of additional amenities and services. Witness a perfect sunset from your private lanai, sip cocktails in one of two lounges and allow the dedicated concierge to cater to your every need. For those seeking a true island escape, Grand Wailea offers the most opulent and well-designed suites ever, created to ensure a restful stay in a striking setting. Redefining relaxation and luxury, the 96  www.paradisesonline.com award-winning Spa Grande offers guests an oasis of serenity. Magnificently designed and featuring inlaid Italian marble, original artwork, mahogany woodwork and venetian chandeliers, it is the largest spa in Hawaii. With its international approach to healing and rejuvenation, the spa uses a variety of techniques to simultaneously enhance wellness and beauty. The spa offers a variety of programs that range from three hours up to a full day of pampering. For teens (13-19 years), the spa offers various massages, facials, body therapies and salon services while children (6-12 years) are not forgotten with henna tattoos, manicures, pedicures and hair braiding. The resort is a special haven for children aged 5-12 years with qualified personnel available to keep them entertained during the day. Night time supervision is also offered giving parents the opportunity to enjoy a quiet evening together. Camp Grande has a children's restaurant, craft room, theatre, games room and outdoor play area. Activities for young guests include hiking and nature walks and special workshops such as T-shirt dyeing and lei making. The business centre at the Grand Wailea offers the best in modern equipment and technology for the communication needs of guests. Combined with high speed internet access are copying, faxing,

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