Scenic Resort with Wealth of Activities and Lively Luaus

Lahaina, Maui, is said to once have been the vacation spot of Hawaiian kings and queens. And during Royal Lahaina Resort's luau show at sunset, you can dine like royalty: there's an all-you-can-eat buffet lined with heaping platters of pineapple, fresh fruit, and succulent pig that has been slowly roasted in an imu, a traditional underground oven. Meanwhile, palm-skirted dancers sway to the rhythm of Polynesian drums during a live performance that culminates in a pulsating fire dance. All the while, you can order up cocktails and mai tais from an open bar.

As the fire of the party dies down, you can retire to oceanfront cottage rooms. Each is decked out in soft, creamy hues, custom island furnishings, and a private lanai that peeks out to the sparkling blue sea.

The resort's luau show is a highlight of the nightlife experience at the resort; during the day, though, there's a wealth of ways to explore the gorgeous island scenery. The renowned Kaanapali Beach is situated near the resort, and you can stop here to partake in various activities including catamaran cruises, snorkeling, and tanning from an ocean-side lounge chair. Kids can also tackle the surf with a slew of boogie boards and rafts. For a more immersive aquatic experience, it's possible to enlist in full PADI-certification classes for scuba diving. Back at the resort, you can wash out the taste of saltwater at the onsite ice-cream parlor, which dishes out scoops of locally churned ice cream.

Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii: Boating Culture, Scenic Beaches, and Rich Cultural Heritage

You'll see dozens of gleaming yachts and speedboats pass through the harbor at Lahaina. Boating has been embedded in Lahaina's culture for ages—the town was once a center of the whaling industry, which brought whaler ships with massive sails. It's worth it to hop onboard one of the local vessels; Royal Lahaina's activities desk can arrange whale-watching cruises and parasailing trips.

Maui is also known for its golf, such as the Robert Trent Jones–designed Kaanapali Golf Courses located nearby. The fairways at these courses—dotted with coconut trees, lava rocks, and natural canals—are all located along the gorgeous shoreline.

The town of Lahaina is awash in shopping opportunities. Take a stroll along the iconic Front Street and you'll find restaurants, souvenir stands, and a popular magic show where showman Warren Gibson uses sleight-of-hand tricks to pilfer macadamia nuts from unsuspecting macaws.

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