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Attending a lū‘au like Westin Maui Resort’s Wailele Polynesian Lū‘au is an excellent ways to experience Hawaiian culture and food.

See page 57 for additional lū‘au offerings on Kā‘anapali.

Mai Tai Party

A mai tai is more than a drink. For many, it’s a happy place that evokes images of sunsets and sandy beaches, cobalt waters and tropical islands. At Aston Maui Kā‘anapali Villa’s weekly mai tai party, guests can have it all – no daydreaming required. Enjoy the hotel’s signature mai tai, socialize with hotel staff and other guests and participate in games and giveaways. Join the party any Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Hop aboard the Resort Trolley

Let the free Kā‘anapali Trolley take you around the resort, as its old-fashioned design and open-air seating transports you to yesteryear. The trolley runs 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, with stops every 20 minutes at various hotels and condos, Whalers Village, Kā‘anapali Golf Courses, Fairway Shops and more. Find the schedule at kaanapalitrolley.info.

Sunshine Helicopters

A Piece of Paradise

Looking to take home a sparkling reminder of your tropical vacation? This Le Vian Aloha Bird of Paradise pendant featuring multicolored gemstones and vanilla diamonds set in 14K Honey Gold is the perfect keepsake. Stop into Na Hoku, Hawai‘i’s finest jewelers since 1942, to peruse all the beautiful island-inspired pieces in their Le Vian Aloha collection. Whalers Village | 808.667.5411 | NaHoku. com | IG @nahokujewlers | FB @NaHoku

If you’ve already explored Maui by land and sea, it’s time to head to the sky. Sunshine Helicopters can take you there, offering a perspective of Maui few get to experience. Their six passenger WhisperStar and FX Star helicopters offer 180-degree views, personal headsets to communicate with your pilot and elevated rear seats for optimum viewing. The folks at Sunshine Helicopters have been flying Maui’s skies since 1985, and their savvy pilots double as tour guides, sharing the history, culture and ecology of the island. Flights depart from Kahului Airport. SunshineHelicopters.com

Hooked on Astronomy

For millennia, Polynesians traversed the vast Pacific guided only by the stars. Learn how to interpret the night sky from the rooftop of the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa with Eddie Mahoney, the Hyatt’s director of astronomy. Using powerful telescopes, Mahoney conducts a nightly Tour of the Stars, and can explain, for example, that Polynesians know Scorpius by a different name: Ka Makua Nui O Maui (the great fish hook of Maui). As the legend goes, the demigod used this magic hook to pull the Hawaiian Islands up out of the sea. Ancient travelers needed to know the weather, and sailing when Antares (the constellation’s brightest star) was directly overhead increased their chances of survival. Reservations required. (808) 667-4727.

Historic Hike

Discover Kā‘anapali’s rich and storied past with this self-guided tour, which begins at the north end of the resort, at the ancient village of Keka‘a, and finishes at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa. Along the way, you’ll encounter 10 sites marked by lava-rock monuments with plaques explaining the significance of each one. Visit kaanapaliresort.com/travel-agents-media and click on “Kā‘anapali Historical Trail & History and Legends Tour” to download an informational brochure and map.

Swing & Sway

Lāhainā Heritage Museum

A visit to the Old Lāhainā Courthouse is a must for history buffs. This free exhibit of artifacts from Hawai‘i’s rich, eclectic past includes the actual flag that flew above the courthouse during the Hawaiian monarchy. LahainaRestoration.org | IG/FB @lahainarestoration

Got hips? Then you can hula! The Royal Lāhainā offers free hula lessons for anyone of any age and ability. Lessons are held on the oceanfront lawn on Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. Call guest services for more information, or to reserve a spot. (808) 661-3611 ext. 2348.

Tennis, Anyone?

For more than 50 years, the Royal Lāhainā Tennis Ranch has been providing visitors and the local community with tennis programs and events in its 3,500-seat stadium and 10 surrounding courts. Set up a game with friends and family or ask the staff to pair you with another player of the same level who’s looking for a match. The Ranch also features a pro shop, private and group lessons, clinics for all ages and five courts lit for night play.

RoyalLahainaTennisRanch.com | (808) 667-5200

Experience a Lū‘au

Hawai‘i’s quintessential feast comes to life at a Kā‘anapali hotel near you. Each with its own flavor, these celebrations are a colorful and tasty way to experience a time-honored island tradition. You could start at Maui’s longest-running lū‘au, The Myths of Maui at the Royal Lāhainā Resort. Experience Drums of the Pacific Lū‘au at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa; opt for the Maui Nui Lū‘au at the Sheraton Resort & Spa; or enjoy the Westin Maui Resort and Spa’s Wailele Polynesian Lū‘au – whose thrilling fire knife dance dazzles kids and adults.

Hawaiian Music Series

On the final Thursday of each month, the Lāhainā Restoration Foundation hosts a free concert on the lawn at the Baldwin Home Museum as part of its ongoing Hawaiian Music Series. Enjoy an evening outdoors and listen to jam sessions by some of Maui’s best Hawaiian artists. The museum is at the corner of Front and Dickenson streets in downtown Lāhainā. 6-7:30 p.m.

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Child’s Play

The giggle-inducing play area at Whaler’s Village is the stuff of your childhood dreams. Make your kiddos fantasies come true with a visit to the two-story climbing structure that’s outfitted with giant colorful petals, or let them splash around in the nearby water fountains. The play area is open during mall hours, 9 a.m-9 p.m. WhalersVillage.com