The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas: Opening Summer 2017, Maui's Newest Resort Now Confirming Reservations

Opening Summer 2017, Maui's Newest Resort Now Confirming Reservations

The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas kicks off bookings with exclusive Cyber Sale from Nov. 18­–Dec. 4

KAANAPALI, Hawaii -Discover nanea (relaxation and repose) at The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, which will

 become Maui's newest resort when it opens in summer 2017.   The highly anticipated 390-villa resort

 situated on 16 oceanfront acres of North Kaanapali Beach announced that it has begun confirming reservations.

"The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas will offer guests a luxurious experience that is steeped in rich Hawaiian

 culture and tradition," said Angela Nolan, area managing director, Hawaii Villas, 

Vistana^TM Signature Experiences. "Upon its completion, a hinai (fish basket) will be featured at the

 center of the lobby. The hinai symbolizes both the stories of old Hawaii and the unwritten stories o

f our guests. We are thrilled to begin taking reservations, which kicks off the memory-making and

 story-writing of our guests' Kaanapali vacations."

To celebrate the start of bookings, The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas will offer a limited-time rate 

during its Cyber Sale. When booked from Nov. 18, 2016 through Dec. 4, 2016, rates will start at

 $625 per night (plus taxes and fees) for a two-bedroom resort-view villa for stays between

 July 1, 2017 and Sept. 4, 2017. This is up to a 20% discount. The reservations for this exclusive

 offer must be prepaid at the time of booking, are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled.

Comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas is designed to 

be a relaxing haven replete with culturally inspired programs and distinctive Hawaiian experiences.

 Under the careful guidance of the resort's director of culture, Makalapua Kanuha, Hawaiian culture

 has been carefully woven into design elements throughout the property. Additionally, the Puuhonua

 o Nanea Cultural Center will be at the resort's heart. Its innovative and educational cultural offerings

 will honor local history, language, art, crafts, music and dance.

The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas' world-class amenities will include an expansive lagoon-style 

swimming pool, children's beach pool and play area, oceanfront cabanas and a WestinWORKOUT^® 

Fitness Studio. Mauka Makai Restaurant (mauka: toward the mountains; makai: toward the ocean), the

 resort's full-service restaurant, will pay tribute to the farming and fishing cultures of ancient Hawaii.

 With an emphasis on farm-to-table, Mauka Makai will utilize indigenous plants and vegetables

 grown on-site and from local farms to complement popular local dishes. It will also feature the

 Westin^® brand's signature SuperFoodsRX^TM menu with nutrient-rich and delicious options to

 tempt every palate. Additionally, the Inu (Drink) Pool Bar will provide a relaxing setting to enjoy

 oceanfront views, cocktails and lighter fare. Guests will also enjoy access to resort amenities at

 The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas located next door, including 

Spa Helani, a Heavenly Spa by Westin^®.

Each of the villas at The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas will offer many of the key amenities of home,

 combined with signature Westin touches. The master bedrooms will include king-size signature

 Westin Heavenly^® Beds and Westin Heavenly^® Baths with showers, bathtubs and vanities. The

 living areas will offer armoires, queen-size sofa sleepers and private furnished lanais. Villas will

 also come with fully equipped kitchens and washers and dryers.

For more information or to make a reservation, please visit westinnanea.com.

About The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas Situated on Maui's North Kaanapali Beach, The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas is designed to

 provide a relaxing haven complete with culturally inspired programs and authentic Hawaiian

 experiences. Every feature of the resort — from the Puuhonua o Nanea Cultural Center to the

 locally sourced art — celebrates native culture and traditions. The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas

 offers world-class amenities including an expansive lagoon-style pool, full-service restaurant

, beach bar and a WestinWORKOUT^® Fitness Studio. All villas offer many of the key amenities

 of home, combined with signature Westin^® touches, such as the Westin Heavenly^® Bed and

 Westin Heavenly^® Bath. Villas also feature fully equipped kitchens and washers and dryers. 

Visit westinnanea.com.

About Vistana Signature Experiences, Inc.Vistana^TM Signature Experiences, Inc., an operating business of ILG (NASDAQ: ILG), is the

 exclusive provider of vacation ownership for the Sheraton^® and Westin^® brands under license

 from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC and is an authorized partner of the SPG^®program. 

More than 220,000 families own at the company's 20 villa resorts in the U.S., Mexico and the

 Caribbean, which operate under the Westin and Sheraton brands. Vistana offers a flexible vacation

 lifestyle, giving Owners and Members the ability to vacation within a collection of villa-style resorts

 in the best locations within the most sought-after destinations. Customers also enjoy privileged

 access to trade their ownership for stays at more than 1,300 hotels and resorts in nearly 100 countries

 through Starwood Preferred Guest^®, one of the industry's leading loyalty programs, allowing

 members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no 

blackout dates. Headquartered in Orlando, FL, and with over 4,300 employees in North America, 

Vistana continues to build on its more-than-35-year history of excellence in vacation ownership

 and leisure travel. For more information, please visit vistana.com.

Four Seasons Resort Maui At Wailea Has Added A Special Underwater Photography Exhibition To Its Grown-Up Spring Break, April 13 Through June 19, 2016

Guests Invited to "Submerge" Themselves in an Unexpected Art Exhibit 

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has added an underwater photography exhibition to its long list of complimentary extras for the Resort's Grown-Up Spring Break, set for April 13 through June 19, 2016.  Award-winning underwater fine art photography duo, the Cesere Brothers, will feature their work weekly, submerged in the resort's adults-only pool.  Guests are invited to view the underwater gallery by strolling poolside or by taking a dip, if they prefer a closer look.  The art show will be part of an afternoon pool party at the Resort's illustrious adults-only Serenity Pool.

Bi-weekly pool parties at the adult pool join a Grown-Up Spring Break calendar that also includes local craft beer tastings, cooking demos, sushi-making classes, trunk shows, morning yoga, snorkeling, outrigger canoe paddling, and more. Guests will also enjoy the Resort's popular fitness class, stand-up paddleboard yoga, on a complimentary basis exclusively for this time period.  Of course, for those who want to explore more of Maui, the expert concierge team will tailor personalized itineraries including anything from exhilarating helicopter tours to picturesque sunset sails.  

The Forbes Five-Star Resort is offering Grown-Up Spring Break room rates starting at $499 with no resort fee and a busy schedule of activities, many of which are complimentary.  And there's more: the Resort is doubling their "Experience More" package allowing guests to receive up to USD 100 daily resort credit, which can be applied toward the renowned spa, upscale boutiques, and award-winning restaurants.  Grown-Up Spring Break promises to be the perfect escape for couples, friends, or single travelers looking to take advantage of the resort's best value of the year and more.

To make reservations, call 1-800-334-MAUI (6284) or e-mail: reservations.mau@fourseasons.com.

Top 10 Maui Travel Experiences

Admit it – you’re grinning already, even before you step on the plane. It starts with the idea of Maui… the anticipation. With the abundance of white beaches, waterfalls, and waves, what is there not to love? With all this island has to offer, you may be wondering where to start – never fear we got you covered with our top ten picks.

1. Road to Hana

Ready for an adventure? Of all the heart-stoppingly dramatic drives in Hawaii, this is the Big Kahuna. A roller-coaster of a ride, the Hana Highway winds down into jungly valleys and back up towering cliffs, curling around 600 twists and turns along the way. Some 54 one-lane bridges cross nearly as many waterfalls – some of them eye-popping torrents and others so gentle they beg a dip. But the ride’s only half the thrill. Get out and swim in a Zen-like pool, stroll a ginger-scented trail and explore the wonders along the way.

Pin this imageThe road to Hana! Image by Gopal Venkatasen / CC BY 2.0

2. Halaekalā National Park

Picture yourself huddled at predawn, blanket wrapped around you in the frozen air, surrounded by hundreds of people trying to keep warm. Everything seems surreal and there’s a sense that something unworldly is about to unfold. Then a soft, orange glow pierces the darkness on the summit. Everyone lets out a gasp – followed by cheers. Rich tones of amber and ocher light up on the crater floor below, inviting exploration. The aptly named Sliding Sands Trail crunches beneath your feet as you descend into the lunar-like world of Haleakalā.

Related articles:

Hana: not just the end of Maui's most famous roadIsland buzz: new coffee, distillery and brewery tours on MauiAn island of sweet surprises: Maui for honeymooners

Pin this imageStanding over the clouds. Image by Ewen Roberts / CC BY 2.0

3. Snorkeling at Maluʻaka

Don your mask and snorkel on the shores of stunning Maluʻaka Beach in Makena and start swimming in the direction of the tour boats. Before you get halfway you’ll likely spot a magnificent green sea turtle nibbling algae on the ocean floor. Welcome to ‘Turtle Beach’ – where the underwater scenery is nothing short of mesmerizing.

4. ‘Iao Valley State Park

Nowhere is Maui’s verdant, moody beauty better captured than at ʻIao Valley, where the ʻIao Needle – a phallic-shaped, emerald-green pinnacle – shoots straight up from the valley floor. The pinnacle is the centerpiece of this mystical state park. Snuggled sensuously into deep folds of lush rainforested mountains, ʻIao is such a sumptuous sight it’s easy to understand why Hawaiian kings placed a kapu (taboo) on the valley, forbidding commoners from laying eyes on it. Luckily for you, the kapu has been lifted. You brought your camera, right?

5. Old Lahaina Luau

They had us at aloha, but who are we to refuse the cool mai tai and fresh orchid lei that followed? At Maui’s most authentic luau, Hawaiian history, culture and culinary prowess are the focus, presented like a gift from the most hospitable of hosts. Highlights? The unearthing of the imu-cooked pig, the dancing of the hula kahiko, and, of course, the savoring of the feast – a spread of hearty salads, fresh fish and grilled and roasted meats. But it’s the sense of shared community that will linger longest in your memory.

Pin this imageUnearthing the dinner pig. Image by JoshBerglund19 / CC BY 2.0

6. Whale watching

Seems humpback whales find Maui romantic, too. Every winter, thousands of them frolic off Maui’s western coast, courting, mating, calving and breaching in what can only be described as pure joy. If you’re in Maui at the same time, treat yourself to a whale-watching cruise. Whales are also readily spotted from lava-rock lookouts such as Makalaupuna Point, from west-facing beaches, and from your oceanfront condo – just about any place will do. Snorkelers and divers who stick their heads underwater at the right time can even hear them singing – love songs, we presume!

7. Upcountry drive

Ramble any back road in these fertile hills and you can’t go wrong. Upcountry bursts to the brim with rolling pastures and bountiful gardens. No surprise this region that supplies Maui’s locavore cuisine is heaven to foodies. Sample tangy cheeses at Surfing Goat Dairy, munch on aromatic scones at Aliʻi Kula Lavender, sip Maui-grown coffee at Grandma’s, join a pick-your-own organic lunch tour at Oʻo Farm. Then get yourself over to Maui's Winery and cap off your day with a toast to green Maui.

8. Diving Molokini Crater

Hawaiian legend says that Molokini was a beautiful woman turned to stone by a jealous Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes. Today Molokini is the stuff of legends in the diving community. The crescent-shaped rock, which sits about three miles from the South Maui coast, is the rim of a volcanic crater. The shallow waters cradled within are a hospitable spot for coral and a calling card for more than 250 fish species. For an iconic Hawaiian dive, this is the place.

Pin this imageSnorkeling at Molokini Crater, Maui. Image by SnorkelingDives / CC BY 2.0

9. Pi’ilanihale Heiau

Standing in front of Hawaii’s largest temple – five stories high – it’s impossible not to feel dwarfed by the scale of Pi’ilanihale Heiau. The remote setting on a windswept coast adds to the sense of being in a sacred place. Be still. You can almost hear the footsteps of the ancients and see the high priest walking up the terraced stone steps to offer sacrifices to the gods. The surrounding Polynesian gardens – swaying coconut palms, sturdy breadfruit trees – add depth to the vision of how it must have looked centuries ago.

10. Big Beach (Oneloa) Makena State Park

Close your eyes and conjure up the idyllic Hawaiian beach. An endless expanse of gleaming sands, no development in sight, unbelievably blue water, a surfer scanning for the next perfect wave. Open your eyes – you’re at Big Beach, the heart of Makena State Park. If one beach captures the spirit of Maui, this is it: wild, vast and in a completely natural state. But unvisited, no. This is where Mauians come to celebrate Maui the way it used to be. Join them. Worship the waves. Applaud the sunsets. Big Beach is big enough for everyone.

This article was published in November 2012. It was updated in April 2015 by Alexander Howard.

Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/hawaii/maui/travel-tips-and-articles/77543#ixzz3dKVWStd2