Mana Kai Maui provides direct access to Keawapaku Beach and was awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Stop by your condo and start rummaging through your luggage for swimsuits, goggles and sunscreen before heading to the outdoor beachfront heated pool. Go for a swim or lounge poolside with the latest issue of US Weekly while the kids play Marco Polo. When it’s time for lunch, take advantage of the bbq grills for a family cookout. Recruit the kids to help carry burgers, hot dogs and side-dishes. Then lay out the condiments and toppings and let everyone go to town. Maui Yoga Path, the on-site yoga studio, is ready to welcome you for a class during your vacation. Visit the Activity Desk for assistance with booking activities and excursions and Surf Shack, the on-site beach equipment rental shop can set you up with any gear that you may need.

One- and two bedroom condos sleep four to six guests. Standard condos have ceiling fans; Superior condos have both ceiling fans and air conditioning; Premium condos have ceiling fans, air conditioning and have been newly painted and partially renovated. Full kitchens have everything you need to make everyone’s favorites. For groceries, head to the on-site convenience store or to Times Supermarket. Back in your condo, bake up a batch or two of your famous chocolate-chip cookies and allow the little ones to assist with the mixing (and the tasting!). Don’t worry if the kids end up with chocolate on their clothes, that’s what the on-site laundry facility is for. Take a night off from cooking dinner and dine at the on-site Sushi Bar or the Deli. If you’re up for a low-key night in, Flatscreen TVs with Cable have you covered. Gather everyone on the couch, put one of the kids on snack duty and another in charge of the remote. Or bring movies from home to watch on your DVD player. Good news! The resort has daily housekeeping, so that’s one less thing to worry about.

The Shops at Wailea are just a short drive from Mana Kai Maui. With over seventy stores that feature luxury to affordable brands, there’s something for everyone. Get your shopping trip off to the right start with a latte or Ice Blended from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Luxury shops include Prada, Tiffany & Co, Louis Vuitton and Gucci. If you’re looking for more affordable stores, there’s Billabong, Quicksilver, The Walking Company and the GAP. Hungry? There’s the Cheeseburger Grille & Tap Room, The Pint and Cork and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. Maui Ocean Center, known as “the Aquarium of Hawaii” was named one of the Top 25 Best Aquariums in the United States by TripAdvisor. There are over sixty indoor and outdoor exhibits including the world’s largest collection of live Pacific Corals. Visit the seven-hundred and fifty-thousand-gallon Open Ocean Exhibit with a fifty-four-foot walk-through tunnel. Animals at the aquarium include sharks, sea turtles and tropical fish.