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ARRIVING Air Canada and WestJet can get you to Maui directly from Vancouver or Calgary. A ton of airlines fly from the western U.S. SLEEPING The Westin offers lovely rooms right on Ka’anapali Beach. The grounds are stunning, with cascading waterfalls and flamingoes and a flock of chirping birds and bright pink bougainvillea. Napili Kai Beach Resort is just metres from both Kapalua Beach and Napili Beach and it’s a very Hawaiian-feeling place with luxury touches. Down in Wailuku, try a down-home approach at the Wailuku Inn. There’s a small, lovely garden and they make a great breakfast, with Portuguese sausage and fresh fruit. Mama’s Fish House has lovely, spacious units right on the grounds, just steps from the beach and the restaurant. DOING There are activities by the thousands. Whale-watching is hugely popular in winter. You can ride a bike down the slopes of Haleakala or ride zip lines on the mountain slopes or in the hills above Kaanapali. Surfing is very good near Lahaina and near Kapalua, especially in winter. There are golf courses for every level, including beginners at the scenic Maui municipal course and for experts at stunning Kapalua, Makena or Wailea. The snorkelling and diving are world class, and there are glorious gardens, especially near Hana. Learn the art of canoeing from natives or soak up cultural programs such as lei making at major hotels. WEBSURFING gohawaii.com/maui