DK Travel : Maui

Maui is known as the “valley isle”, and most of its population nestles in the low-lying isthmus between the lush western mountains and the dustier slopes of Haleakalā to the east. Skirting the coast are some of the world’s finest beaches, from the popular resorts on the southwestern fringe to the wilder surfing beaches on the north and eastern shores. Maui’s administrative group also includes the islands of Moloka’i and Lana’i with more magnificent scenery and even greater remoteness.

The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

Every guest suite (and they’re all suites here) has a bedroom, large marble bath with a deep soaking tub, and a separate living room with a full entertainment system. A very good fish restaurant too.
The Feast at Lele

The folks behind the Old Lāhaina Lū’au designed this dinner show, featuring the music and dance of Hawai’i, Tonga, Tahiti, and Samoa. James McDonald takes care of the Pacific Island food.
The Formal Dining Room at the Lodge

Local ingredients are transformed by experienced chefs into edible works of art, and served in an elegant room.
The Gazebo Restaurant

The oceanfront location could not be better at this breakfast and lunch restaurant. Fantastic banana pancakes!
The Lobby Lounge

This casual lounge exudes class, along with particularly good drinks and great live entertainment nightly.
The Local Gentry

A clothing boutique that seems more suited to Honolulu than little Lāna’i. But Genna Gentry’s assortment of swimsuits, casual clothing, and chic evening wear are tailormade for well-heeled vacationers.
The Lodge at Kī’ele

Nestled among Cook pines and banyan trees, this secluded retreat is especially lauded for its service. Rooms and suites have four-poster beds and luscious feather pillows. The Great Room is grand indeed, with lots of nooks and crannies in which to relax with a good book. The dining is excellent, as are the recreational facilities.
The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono

Janice and Tom Fairbanks have lovingly transformed their 1924 home into seven singular guestrooms, complete with Hawaiian quilts and some whirlpool tubs. Three rooms in a new addition feature standing spas. Full, and incredibly delicious, breakfast included.
The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy

On January 17, 1893, Hawai’i’s last Queen, Liliu’okalani, was forcefully removed from her throne and placed under house arrest in ’Iolani Palace. The coup was the work of American businessmen based in Hawai’i, yet, despite this, U.S. President Grover Cleveland was unable to persuade the provisional government, led by Sanford P. Dole, to restore the monarchy.
The Plantation Era

Beginning in the mid-1800s, the American businessmen who first set up sugar cane production on the Hawaiian islands started importing contract laborers to work the plantations. Chinese workers were followed by Portuguese, Japanese, Latin American, Korean, and Filipino immigrants. The immigration of those groups led to the diverse ethnic mix found in the islands today.

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