Royalty (continued)

This weekend we had the pleasure of staying at a resort we had never laid eyes on before. And it was eye-opening ! We discovered the most gorgeous stretch of beach in Kaanapali, slept in beds rivaling any of the resorts known for their bedding, enjoyed gorgeous views and a sprawling oeanfront property, and got to know the fabulous and friendly staff at the Royal Lahaina.

Day 1, we had an evening reception and tour of hte property. Day 2 - my son Max's birthday - we attended a rolicking Keiki Holiday Party in the ballroom, then did some shopping at the nearby Whaler's Village and had cake in the lobby for Max's birthday that night. Day 3 we all slept in - heavenly !

The RL has been going through a very major renovation - they spent about $130,000 per guest room updating, upgrading, stripping everything down to the drywall and building it back up again. And it shows - the rooms are gorgeous.

There is another phase of the project coming up - but for now, there are INCREDIBLE bargains to be had at this property. I was stunned. I am heading back later this winter for a few nights in one of their gorgeous suites, and I'll have more pictures then - but for now, I am putting the bug in your ear - the Royal Lahaina is buzzing !

Royalty

So here we are, happily ensconced in room 1130 at the Royal Lahaina (which is, curiously, not in Lahaina at all, but on the outskirts of Kaanapali.)

It's holiday time and so, The McCoy office has relocated - Westward HO - to the west side of Maui for the weekend. The Royal Lahaina has just finished a pretty major renovation, and we are here to check out the new digs.

We have a reception tonight, and then we have the weekend to explore, and enjoy the beach and the location. My husband leaves in the morning for California, and tomorrow also happens to be my son's 7th birthday, so it will be a busy day for all of us. I'll be back later with photos and details. I'll leave you with this thought. While a resort should not be judged by amenities alone...nice bath products make me a VERY happy girl. So big kudos to the Royal Lahaina, for their Made in Hawaii Coconut Lime bath products.

Holiday in Paradise

I'm dreaming of a white christmas......white sand that is ! The holiday season kicked off with a festive gathering of the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party. This year the event was held at the Sheraton Maui, with the Hula Honeys serenading the crowd, and a buffet dinner. The weather left a bit to be desired - we had a major storm this week that flooded parts of the island, and knocked out power for varying amounts of time - but it was still nice to get away and see all the gorgeous resort decorations ! Visitors to the islands during the holidays are treated to an amazing array of lights, flowers, trees, and special events. We walked thorugh the Sheraton lobby, admiring how - despite the storm - this resort was sparkling !

We spent the night at the Sheraton's sister property in Kaanapali - the Westin Maui Resort and Spa. One of my favorite Maui resorts, the Weston is reknowned for their Heavenly Beds and Heavenly Baths in each room - ours was no exception. As you can see from the photo above, we stayed in a gorgeous Deluxe Ocean Front room, and though we got there too late at night to enjoy the view or the sunset - we made the most of the comforts of the Westin - I fell into bed and slept soundly ! The Westin offers amazing amenities - many of which are included in their daily resort fee. The best "extra" they offer, in my opinion, is the complimentary photo. They have a photographer that will take you out on the grounds of the resort, and take a photo of you - and it's FREE ! Isn't that great ?! A momento of your time in paradise...I love that idea, and we treasure the photos we have had taken of our family at that property over the years.

I will download more photos from my getaway - make sure to take a peek at my photo album !