With a mission to inform, empower, celebrate and advocate for British Columbia's current and aspiring business leaders, BCBusiness go behind the headlines and bring readers face to face with the key issues and people driving business in B.C.
Issue link: http://digital.canadawide.com/i/1512670
K a'a n a p a li The Skinny The OG resort commu- nity on the island, Ka'anapali is where most Western Canadians had their first encounter with Maui. Its famous beach, with views of Lanai, remains a stunner and is a perfect spot for a long stroll to start or end a day. Ka'anapali is located just northwest of Lahaina, so while it's now back and running full tilt, its proxim- ity to the fires means that it needs your support more than ever. Famous Residents Not really a second- home kind of spot. Where to Stay There are, amazingly, three different Westins in Ka'anapali, but the classic Westin Maui Resort & Spa is our fave for families thanks to a price point that's not punitive, the insanely massive kids' "aquatic centre"—which in reality is five different pools complete with waterslide—and a superlative spa with 16 treatment rooms to retreat to... after a day at the aquatic centre. Where to Eat Duke's Beach House is massively touristy, but sitting on its open-air patio, listening to someone playing the slack-key guitar and sipping a Big Swell IPA, it's tough not to let the vibe of Aloha blow over you—and that's not such a bad thing. W e s t i n M a ui R e s o r t a n d S p a / D o n R i d d l e ; N a p ili K ai B e a c h R e s o r t 56 B C B U S I N E S S . C A J A N U A R Y 2 0 24 K a p a l u a The Skinny Kapalua is Ka'anapali's richer, more private sibling. Located on the island's west side, it's anchored by the Kapalua Resort with its famous golf course(s), luxe tennis facilities and two high-end resorts: the Ritz-Carlton and the Montage. Famous Residents Mick Fleetwood (whose Lahaina restaurant was destroyed in the fires) Where to Stay How about a curveball? Eschew the swanky in favour of the classic: the low-slung Napili Kai was built by Vancouver investors in the early 1960s when the area was largely undeveloped. Today, its functional kitchenette suites and family atmosphere attract a blue-blooded tranche of BCers who like long stays and don't need the pomp of the Ritz. Where to Eat Merriman's is the classic option here but even Montage dwellers may balk at the prices (like $90 for a ribeye). For us, we like the easygoing vibe of the Plantation House, up the hill from the beach with the green of the golf course as your backdrop: it's relaxed, not very golf-y for a clubhouse restaurant and delivers surprisingly sophisticated takes on Maui classics like brown sugar togarashi seared ahi. POOL PARTY The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is a family's paradise