Retreat at a Glance: Lumeria Maui - Wellness Retreat

Built in 1910 and still the oldest wooden structure on Maui, Lumeria Maui - Wellness Retreat is more than just a historic property. It’s a destination unto itself, located inland, amidst Maui’s smaller villages, where visitors come to relax and recharge. Classes here range from sunrise meditation to sunset yoga. Fodor’s writes, “Peace, tranquillity, and a healthful experience are what you will find at this beautifully restored historic property.”

• Where you’ll stay: Guest rooms have been designed to reflect the aesthetic of Maui, and come with free WiFi and complimentary bottled water.
• For the most space, choose the ocean-view suites, where you can watch the Pacific from an oversized lanai. These rooms also have an Indonesian armoire and a Japanese-designed bathroom.
• Where to eat: Farm-to-table dishes at the onsite restaurant, The Wooden Crate, feature mango, lilikoi, guava, avocado, papaya, and other local produce.
• Other things to do: Head towards the coast for surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, scuba, and snorkeling.
• Relax, Hawaiian-style at the onsite spa, where you melt away stress with a signature crystal massage, which incorporates Hawaiian aromatherapy.

Maui, Hawaii: Gorgeous Beaches, Haleakala Volcano, and Seasonal Whale Watching

Voted the best island in the United States by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, Maui is considered one of the Pacific’s most beautiful spots and a favorite among Hollywood’s elite. The town of Lahaina, along Maui’s western coast, served as Hawaii’s royal capital before 1845. Throughout the mid-19th century, it was known as a whaling town—Herman Melville sailed from Lahaina during this time and gathered inspiration for Moby-Dick. The humpback whales that were once hunted are now protected by the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, and their population has flourished. The seas around Lahaina boast some of the world’s best whale watching from December to May, when female humpbacks give birth in the warm Pacific waters.

Arguably, Maui’s biggest attraction is Haleakala, the world’s largest dormant volcano, which technically encompasses 75% of the island. A paved road leads up to Haleakala’s summit, where you can stretch your legs and walk around the rim of the lunar-like volcanic crater. The towering peak is a playground for bicyclists, who coast down the slopes all the way to the beach town of Paia.

Elsewhere on the island, it’s a rite of passage to drive the Road to Hana, a 68-mile route that zigzags along the scenic northeastern coast with more than 600 hairpin curves. There are several points of interest along the way, including botanical gardens, tiny villages, and waterfall pools you can swim in.

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