Kahului Regional Airport (OGG): Approximate driving time is 45 minutes; distance is 27 miles.

Driving directions from Kahului Airport: Take Kuhea St south, then turn right onto Eena St. Turn right again onto Kala Rd and continue south on SR-37/Haleakala Hwy. Turn left onto SR-380/Dairy Rd and left again onto SR-30/Honoapiilini Hwy. Turn left onto Nohea Kai Dr and proceed to the hotel.

Spats Trattoria - A Northern Italian dinner menu is the feature here, beginning with a splendid antipasti platter.

Cascades Grille & Sushi Bar - Offering both sushi and grilled fare at lunch and dinner, this restaurant combines the flavors of East and West. The open-air lounge's view from atop the resort's waterfalls is of the beach and the blue Pacific.

Pavillion - Casual is the watchword at this poolside spot, both in attire and food.

Grotto Bar - A swim-up bar located in a cavelike setting between the pool area's waterfalls, this nook provides a great spot for sipping tropical drinks.

Weeping Banyan - Next to the resort's Penguin Pond and atop a koi lagoon, this lounge is the scene of nightly Hawaiian entertainment and a torch-lighting ceremony.

Amenity highlights: So large and so complete, the resort truly offers something for everyone: a 16-inch computerized telescope and giant binoculars for studying the stars; a 750,000-gallon pool with a 150-foot tube-shaped water slide; a sand-entry children's activity pool; a garden-grotto spa adjacent to two little waterfalls; 15 smart shops, including one devoted to traditional Hawaiian quilts, in a skylighted and wood-lined pedestrian mall; an extensive collection of Asian art and artifacts spread throughout the buildings and the manicured grounds; Hyatt Regency's signature garden-atrium in one of the resort's three towers; the resort's own 55-foot catamaran for snorkeling and sailing excursions; a luau and Polynesian music-and-dance show; a full-service health-and-beauty spa; a zillion activities to choose from; and famed Kaanapali Beach and the warm, blue Pacific Ocean.

Insider tip: Uncorrupted by big-city lights, the night sky above Maui provides a perfect backdrop for inspecting stars with the resort's 16-inch computerized telescope and giant binoculars as part of the astronomy program.

Romantic dinners for two can be booked under an oceanside canopy, with a private server, a four-course meal, and champagne. Couples can also enjoy the festivities at the Dream of the Pacific Luau, with a Hawaiian buffet dinner and a Polynesian music-dance show.

Other activities include scuba-diving, snorkeling, surfing, boogie-boarding, kayaking, sail-boarding, and lei-making lessons; sand-castle building; billiard and ping-pong tournaments. Fitness classes include beach boot camp, tai-chi, pilates, yoga, and water aerobics.

An exceptionally varied program is provided for children ages 5–12. Called Camp Hyatt, the program alternates beach activities, a Sugar Cane Train ride to Old Lahaina Town, a visit to Maui Ocean Center (aquarium, aquatic park), Hawaiian cultural activities, Hawaiian arts and crafts, athletics, and astronomy. Half-day, full-day, and night programs are available.

The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa also features a tour/travel services desk and services for the hearing impaired, in addition to the property amenities listed below.

From the beach, the Hyatt Regency's 55-foot catamaran offers whale-watching trips during the winter, and snorkeling excursions and sailing cruises year-round. Snorkel sets, boogie boards, aqua eyes (boogie boards with an inset face mask), scuba gear, kayaks, ocean rafts, small catamarans, beach umbrellas, Jet Skis, and "cabanas" consisting of padded beach lounges and adjustable tentlike shades can be rented on Kaanapali Beach. Six newly-resurfaced courts and a resident tennis pro complete the on-site recreation package.

The Hyatt Regency and its surrounding vicinity also features skydiving, parasailing, helicopter/airplane sightseeing, nature/wildlife tours, mountain biking, and submarine excursions, in addition to the recreational possibilities listed below.