About Maui
Welcome to Maui — the island of our marital celebrations!
Arriving at the OGG airport
Once you land at OGG, know that luggage will take some time to dispense - typically there are many Canadian flights coming in to Maui at the same time so it will take time at the small airport to get your luggage and take transit to your accomodation.
Hawaiian Words & Phrases
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(ah-LOW-ha)
Hello, goodbye, love; the spirit of Hawaii)
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(mah-HAH-lo)
Thank you!
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(vah-hee-neh)
Woman (Look for this on the bathroom doors)
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(kah-neh)
You will see this on the bathroom doors
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(oh-HAH-na)
Family (you’ll hear this at the wedding!)
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(kee-kee)
Child or children
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(loo-AH-oo)
The experience of a Lū'au is memorable. This event is so much more than a party that involves hula dancing. The word Lū'au refers to the leaves of the taro plant is extremely important to the Hawaiian culture. You are bound to find taro in many dishes at a Lū'au.
EAT & DRINK
Wailea is home to some of Maui's most celebrated dining, from the oceanfront elegance of Gather’s with its sweeping views of Molokini and Kaho'olawe, to the fresh island fare at Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in nearby Kihei (with award winning Mai Tai’s). Indulge in the farm-to-table cuisine at Spago Maui inside the Four Seasons, or settle in for a sunset cocktail at Humble Market Kitchen — either way, you won't go hungry in one of Maui's most refined resort corridors.
PLAY
Wailea's calm, crystal-clear waters make it one of the best snorkeling spots on the island — Ulua Beach and Polo Beach are local favorites teeming with sea turtles and tropical fish. The world-renowned Wailea Golf Club offers three championship courses with dramatic ocean and mountain views, making it an easy choice for those who want to get a round in before the big celebration. If golf isn't your thing, the Wailea Beach Path offers a beautiful 1.5-mile coastal walk connecting five pristine beaches.
EXPLORE
A short drive from Wailea sits the charming town of Makena, where the iconic La Pérouse Bay offers some of the island's most striking lava fields and snorkeling coves. Venture into Kihei for local boutiques, farmers markets, and a more laid-back side of Maui life. For a truly unforgettable experience, book an early morning boat tour to Molokini Crater — a partially submerged volcanic caldera teeming with marine life that sits just offshore and is visible from Wailea's beaches.