Aston at the Whaler on Kaanapali Beach is next door to Whalers Village and offers everything you need for a relaxing beach vacation. When you arrive, make a pit stop at your condo to drop off luggage, change into swimsuits and slather everyone with sunscreen before heading to the beachfront pool. Go for a swim or rent a poolside cabana and relax while the kids play an exciting game of Octopus. When it’s time for lunch, take advantage of the bbq grills and have a family cookout. Let your little helpers carry hot dogs, burgers and sides. Then lay out the toppings and condiments and let everyone have at it. Aston at the Whaler on Kaanapali Beach offers a year-round kids club called Camp Ka’anapali. Drop off the kids and head to the tennis courts to get in touch with your inner athlete. If you’re into a more traditional workout, visit the fitness center. Don’t forget to stop by the on-site day spa for a post-workout massage (you deserve it).

Individually furnished and decorated studio, one- and two-bedroom condos sleep three to six guests. Take a family field trip to the nearby Times Supermarket; your full kitchen won’t stock itself. Surprise the kids with build-your-own-pizza night. Declare the pizza with the most unusual (yet edible) toppings the winner and put the pizza artist in charge of choosing the first movie for family movie night. There are no shortage of options when it comes to in-suite entertainment. Flatscreen TVs have HBO, a DVR for recording your favorite shows (and watching when the kids are asleep) and a DVD player, so be sure to pack some favorite movies from home. There are laundry facilities on each floor of the resort if you feel like doing a load or two; then all you’ll have to do when you get home is unpack. Bonus – the resort has daily housekeeping, so that’s one less thing on your plate.

Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach has its own private entrance to Whalers Village, let the retail therapy begin! Treat yourself to a fancy new handbag at Louis Vuitton or Kate Spade New York. Island apparel, footwear and accessories can be found at Tommy Bahama. Need a new pair of shades? Sunglass Hut has you covered. Love jewelry? Good thing there’s a Pandora, Alex and Ani, and Maui Divers Jewelry. When you get hungry, there are plenty of places to choose from. Try Nikki’s Pizza, Leilani’s on the Beach or Hula Grill. For dessert, there’s Yogurtland or Häagen-Dazs. Get your caffeine fix at Island Vintage Coffee. Daredevils will love Skyline EcoAdventures, Hawaii’s #1 Zipline Company. With two locations and five adventures, there’s something for everyone. The Royal Kaanapali Golf Course is a short walk from the resort. This 18-hole par 71 course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior in 1962. Between 2006 and 2007, the course underwent a thirteen-million-dollar renovation. The Royal Kaanapali Golf Course has hosted many golf legends including Arnold Palmer, Billy Casper, Jan Stephenson and Nancy Lopez.