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Best Spots to Scuba Dive

2. Maui, Hawaii
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The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui (Rating: 4.5 Pearls)
Location: Maui, Hawaii, United States

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Whether you're looking to dive at your resort's house reef, or take a boat ride to more challenging depths, you'll find it in Maui. As Hawaii's second-largest island, with more than 40 dive sites off the western coast, opportunities abound for beginner divers. Meanwhile, scuba veterans can try Molokini Crater, one of the island's most famous dive locales. Who knows what you'll find in the crater's interior. Eels, rays, massive schools of fish, and even occasional sharks or whales have been known to pass through the crater. Between December and February, divers often hear the songs of migrating humpback whales.

Where to Stay

The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

Wailea's aptly named Fairmont Kea Lani is a "white heaven" indeed -- its 450 units sit on a 22-acre beachfront property that includes four pools, five restaurants, access to world-class golf, some of Maui's largest rooms, and a relentless dedication to service that rivals the nearby Four Seasons.
 

Grand Wailea Hotel Resort Hotel and Spa

The beautifully designed, 780-room Grand Wailea is awe-inspiring in its scale: It's got the best pool in Hawaii, one of the top U.S. spas, and a prime location on one of the best U.S. beaches. Opulence marks every feature -- from the luxe rooms to the massive gym -- but the resort's Disneyland-like vibe isn't right for everyone.
 

Marriott Wailea Resort

Situated on a rock between two beaches, the 22-acre, 546-room Wailea Marriott has panoramic ocean views and a serene vibe missing from some of the more crowded, neighboring resorts. Renovated in 2008, the Marriott's spiffy rooms, gorgeous adult-only infinity pool, reputable spa, and a popular restaurant make it the best midrange option in ritzy Wailea.

 

 
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