{"id":539,"date":"2009-12-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2009-12-18T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/2009\/12\/18\/wailea\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T11:23:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T21:23:02","slug":"the-wonderful-world-of-wailea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/the-wonderful-world-of-wailea\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wonderful World of Wailea"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Wailea\u2019s name translates to \u201cwater of Lea,\u201d the goddess of canoe-builders. What was historically a fishing settlement in South Maui is known today for its glorious coastlines, posh resorts, dive havens, world-class golf fairways, and exciting local cuisine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snorkeling, Diving and Beach-Going<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>From Wailea\u2019s golden shores, one doesn\u2019t only get to gaze at the magnificence of Molokini barely three miles away. A quick 20-minute boat ride will bring you to its famous crescent teeming with brilliant marine life. While most are content with exploring inside the islet, its back wall is a favorite site for more experienced divers. Back on the resort front, the sandy stretch of Wailea, Mokapu or Polo Beaches will inspire awe and relaxation. Further south of Wailea, Makena offers excellent diving at Five Graves or Five Caves, or the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dining<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Savvy diners can satiate discerning palates with a reservation at Monkeypod, Ka\u2019ana Kitchen and Morimoto Maui\u2014both located at The Andaz, or Capische? at Hotel Wailea. Make room for bold Hawaiian and Filipino flavors at Migrant at the Marriott Wailea lobby, or savor the eclectic blend of Mediterranean and Hawaiian Regional Cuisine at another Marriott Wailea restaurant, Mala. For proper cocktails and late-night dining, Cow Pig Bun is a must.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wellness and Renewal<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If wellness and renewal are high in priority, Wailea\u2019s exquisite spas will take you on a blissful transformation. The Awili Spa and Salon at The Andaz Maui features an apothecary of organic and local fruits and herbs that infuse treatment oils and scrubs. Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Kea Lani has fascinating amenities such as the volcanic mud bar, heated stone bench, and shower rooms that simulate a rainforest. Spa Grande at Grand Wailea Resort offers a rejuvenating soak in their term\u00e9, which consists of five therapeutic baths that use Hawaiian salts and essences. And The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maui takes wellness to another level by working with a clinical nutritionist to integrate body treatments, fitness activities, and a nourishing menu plan for their guests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopping<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Style hunters can find locally designed resort wear at Wailea Gateway Center\u2019s Otaheite Hawaii, splurge on high-end brands at Shops at Wailea, or bargain hunt for island-inspired treasures at Kihei Kalama Village Marketplace.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Popular Annual Events<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized size-full wp-image-30372\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/hawaii-com-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/09174146\/5460395258_6797cba539_b.jpg\" alt=\"wailea\" class=\"wp-image-30372\" width=\"840\" height=\"557\"\/><figcaption>Whale origami at the Pacific Whale Foundation&#8217;s Annual Whale Day. 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