Overhead fans stir the air. A tall yucca is being trimmed by an unseen gardener. The sound from the cascading fountain lulls you to sleep. Sleep, eat, read or soak up the sun. Stretch out on the lounge under the protection of one of the cabanas, order appetizers from Ferraro's at Seaside.
Assistants come by with iced towels and Evian spritzer every hour.
You have to experience this. The Napua Tower and five independent guest-room wings are situated on 40 immaculate acres. You can immerse yourself for your entire stay within the confines of the hotel and feel that you're light years away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Verdant gardens surround each of its wings, creating a paradisaical effect. As with most of these resorts, the Grand Wailea is a convention and banquet haven where Fortune 500 clientele gather for sales seminars, incentive meetings and more.