The view! At any time of the day or night, it is a delight to contemplate.
We get up early and walk along Kanapali beach to Black Rock, go swimming or snorkeling, then come back for breakfast on the lanai. Lunch at Kahului is always a treat, we go to the Cafe o' Lei at the Dunes golf course or Tommy Bahamas happy hour at the shops a Wailea. Happy hour with pupus at Fleetwoods, Duke's or Leilani's, or one of the Mala, Honu, Frida's restaurants right by the condo.
We also love the Wailea boardwalk, and the beaches on the south end of the island. The happy hour at Nick's Fish House or Ko in the Fairmont is worth a try. A whale watching trip and a snorkeling trip to Molokini or Lanai are usually in our plans. And a few rounds of golf on one of the courses - everything is within about 20 miles drive, and the road to Ma'alaea is a delight. Once in a lifetime visitors may also consider the road to Hana, with the seven sacred pools, and Lindburgh's burial site. See the sunrise over the crater of Haleakala. Visit the Tedeschi winery above Oprah's estates. Snorkel off the private island of Lanai and in the sunken crater of Molokini. Check out the ziplines in Kapalua and on the slopes of Haleakala volcano. We like the 'Maui Revealed' guidebook.