Kahului Airport (OGG): - Approximate driving time is 55 minutes and distance is 37 miles.

Driving directions from Kahului Airport: Leaving the airport, follow Hwy 380 (Dairy Rd) to the first light and bear left through the light. Continue straight through the next few sets of lights, crossing Puunene Ave, and continue to the junction of Hwy 380 and Hwy 30. Turn left at the junction and continue along the winding coastline toward Lahaina. Go through Lahaina to Kaanapali, and continue to Napili and up the hill to Kapalua. A green road sign on the right will indicate "Office Road, Village Golf Course." Take this left turn. (There is no light at this intersection.) After turning left at the intersection, you will be on Office Rd. The Ritz-Carlton is located at the first right after the Honolua General Store.

The Banyan Tree Restaurant - Set amid manicured lawns and offering panoramic views of the sparkling Pacific and neighboring Molokai, The Banyan Tree offers Pacific Rim cuisine with a Hawaiian accent for lunch and dinner. On most evenings there's live musical entertainment from an expert duo playing exotic Pacific Island instruments.

The Terrace Restaurant - Both a bountiful buffet and à la carte selections (lobster benedict, lobster hash, macadamia-nut pancakes) greet guests at breakfast, and from here they enjoy views of the resort's terraced pools and the ocean beyond.

The Lobby Lounge - One of the most congenial conversation venues in all Hawaii, this informal place spreads through three plantation-style rooms and two open-air terraces, offering widely spaced upholstered chairs and sofas in muted colors for relaxation and light meals, dazzling desserts, and finely tuned drinks. Complimentary Kona coffee is served in the morning. Afternoon tea service can be ordered in advance. The bar and cigar bar are well stocked for the nightly entertainment sessions.

The Beach House Bar & Grill - Bathing suits are the norm here for casual lunches and evening cocktails in a coconut-palm grove adjacent to the beach.

The Pool Bar & Café - Serving the resort's terraced-pool complex, this spot serves lunch and tropical drinks.

24-hour room service is available, with selections ranging from champagne breakfasts, to romantic dinners-for-two from a regional American and Pacific Rim menu, to custom picnic baskets, to children's menus.

Amenity highlights: Everything is world-class, including the golf courses and nearby golf academy, the professional croquet lawn, the three-tiered pool terrace, the covelike beach with its prime snorkeling areas, the Waihua health and beauty spa, the tennis center, the smart shops, the food, and the tropical drinks. Even the luau/Polynesian show wins honors. Within the resort and protected by hedges is a sacred Hawaiian burial ground. Respect for Hawaiian history and culture begins with a film in The Ritz-Carlton's theater and extends throughout the resort's activities and facilities: complimentary lei-making classes in the medicinal garden, for example, and a shopping area where Hawaiian artisans practice their crafts.

Insider tip: Guests can request a special bath package. A butler draws a scented bath (choice of scent) and provides appropriate background music and a towel warmer. Chocolates and choice of champagne, mai tais, or fruit and juice are included.

The resort also features overnight shoe-shine service, a tour/travel services desk, and services for the hearing impaired, in addition to the property amenities listed below.

The Ritz Kids Program provides a variety of daily activities for children ages 5–12, and 3- and 4-year-olds are accepted if accompanied by an adult. The program alternates nature exploration, athletics, water-based fun, island adventures, beach activities, Hawaiian games and entertainment, and arts and crafts. Half-day, full-day, and night programs are available.

The resort has its own professional croquet lawn. It provides a map to some 7 miles of walking/jogging trails. Baby joggers are available for rent at a beach-activity center. Mountain bikes, boogie boards, snorkel sets, and scuba gear are also available for rent there, and scuba-diving lessons and excursions can be booked as well as kayaking/snorkeling tours. Fitness classes, including power walks, yoga, pilates, pool aerobics, and hula occur daily at the resort, and many are complimentary.

The resort, Kapalua Village, and West Maui offer skydiving, parasailing, helicopter/airplane sightseeing, nature/wildlife tours, and submarine excursions, in addition to the recreational activities listed below.