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28 W E S T W O R L D | S P R I N G 2 0 1 5 Don't miss these best bets at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa: 1. BEST COOL-DOWN SNACK The Papalua Shave Ice hut serves up the popular Hawaiian dessert in 17 flavours – from guava and green tea to haupia (coco- nut pudding) and li hing mui (sour plum). 2. BEST PLACE FOR BAYWATCHING The two-tier, adult-only infinity whirlpool sits front and centre on the property at 'Alohi Point, guaranteeing clear – and tranquil – viewing of the beach and ocean beyond. (Families need not fret: three other spas deliver not-too- shabby sightlines for the whole crew.) 3. BEST KIDS' ACTIVITY Using a hand-held interactive device, guests follow the Menehune Adventure Trail around the resort on a scavenger hunt. Next best is Menehune Bridge, a water play area with slides, climbing structures, spinning gourds and a water-spilling canoe. 4. BEST PLACE FOR BIRDWATCHING Aulani's new upscale Hale Manu ("bird- house") boutique is worth a visit for its flock of brightly painted wooden birds dangling from the ceiling. Spot the 'iwa or frigate bird, pueo or short-eared brown owl and 'i'iwi or scarlet honeycreeper – all of which figure heavily in Hawaiian myth and legend. 5. BEST GIRLS' GETAWAY Why go shopping in Waikiki when you can learn to surf with buff Honolulu firefighters? The Hawaiian Fire Surf School's half-day course promises the "safest and most private lessons around." Sign up for this and an assortment of other excursions at Aulani. –S.H. On the Menehune Adventure Trail.