The Lava Rock Fountain

Kaanapali Beach was developed in the 1960s by Amfac. The project focused on developing a mile long stretch of beach along Maui’s west coast. During the 1970’s a luxury condominium resort was built, it is called The Whaler. Recently, The Whaler completed a three year project to improve the property.  Today construction is done and the shovels have been put away, so now I pose the question, “was the project worth it?” In my point of view the answer is, “YES”.

The Whaler On Kaanapali Beach

Out of all the properties along Kaanapali Beach,  I have always felt The Whaler had an “inviting” quality that made it special.  Not that the other properties on Kaanapali Beach are “not welcoming”, they are. However, The Whaler has always encouraged groups by the pool, a cold drink at the barbecue, or a pot luck at the picnic benches. So when setting out to redo the landscaping I was concerned. I did agreed the property was in need of renovation, but in the pit of my stomach I was afraid they would destroy the ohana feeling. I worried the renovations would create a new look that included a “new feel”. That was three years ago, today I’m reveled to report The Whaler was not changed, but …renovated. Read the rest of this entry »

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