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Find favorite shops and plenty to do at the Shops at Wailea, with the ocean minutes away. Browse and enjoy more than 60 stores, art galleries and eateries, plus take in live entertainment and specials. Nothing like a typical urban shopping mall, the Shops at Wailea offer upscale stores intermingled with fine local shops. The courtyard areas and outdoor dining opportunities make for a fun day basking in the sun while exploring the exceptional finds.

Planning a trip to Maui? Stay nearby this shopping center in one of our Wailea vacation rentals.

The atmosphere is light, with a soft breeze in the air and tropical flowers throughout, diminishing any thoughts of a mainstream shopping experience. Wailea on Wednesdays (WOW) heighten the time with a taste of island culture. Watch the hula dancers during the day or under the stars and listen to contemporary Hawaiian music and hear about the significance of the slack key guitar.

One of the best resources at HawaiianBeachRentals.com are the booking agents. They live in Hawaii and have in depth knowledge of the variety of destination available to you in your travels around the islands.

Today I got on the phone with Maui local, Leimana, who helped me book a Maui luxury home for an upcoming vacation. Being from Kauai, I had some questions regarding my vacation. Specifically, where are the best place to stay based on my budget and what types of things there were to do in each location.

Me: If you could take a vacation anywhere in Hawaii, where would you go?
Leimana: Maui of course, it’s the best! But maybe I’m being a little biased because I live on Maui.

Me: What is so special about Maui?
Leimana: Well, first off, it’s not as busy as Oahu but there is still night life. Plus, it has some of Hawaii’s best beaches, and you can travel to Hana to see waterfalls. And the ocean activities are second to none.

Me: What are some of your favorite Maui destinations?
Leimana: The South Side and West Side are my favorite. I like both of these destinations for the beaches. There are some nice properties in the $200 – $300 range in these locations. Some of my favorites rentals are in Kaanapali and Kihei.

Me: Where would you recommend someone stay if their looking for a luxury rental or villa?
Leimana: Kapalua, Wailea, or even a luxury estate in Lahaina. These are all great destinations with beautiful beaches, golf, and some of Maui’s best shopping and restaurants.

Me: As far as luxury rental homes go, what are some of your favorites on Maui?
Leimana: This is a tough question because there are so many great homes to choose from. I guess it really depends on availability and budget. Here’s a few I like that are available for your vacation dates:

Endless Horizon (Lahaina)

I love this property because it is private (sits on 5.5 acres) and the home has disappearing walls leading out to an affinity pool with views of the island of Lanai.