TheVirginia Explorer
Grand Wailea Resort makes for a great vacation
escape for families.
slopes of the 10,023-foot Mount Haleakala,
a dormant volcano. Marked by ancient
lava rock walls, groves of kiawe and wiliwili
trees, and nearly 100 well-placed bunkers,
this sturdy layout tests every club in the
bag. On the other hand, Wailea’s Emerald
Course realizes every vacationer’s dream of
a Polynesian paradise. Its fairways are parted
through a lush tropical garden set in volcanic
foothills high above the deep blue Pacific
Ocean. From 5,256 yards, it’s a perfect resort
course and exceptionally attractive.
For casual outdoor lanai dining, enjoy lunch
or dinner at Gannon’s at the golf clubhouse,
which offers Hawaiian regional cuisine along
with ocean views and spectacular sunsets.
Guests can choose from a range of top-class
hotels, including the Fairmont Kea Lani and
Four Seasons Resort Maui. Both are located
within five minutes of the golf club. Save time
to browse the Shops at Wailea, an upscale retail
complex with over 70 boutiques, art galleries,
cafes and jewelers plus evening entertainment
(waileagolf.com; 888-328-MAUI).
GRAND WAILEA,
A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT
Maui, Hawaii
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