A Review of Maui's Kaanapali Beach as a Vacation Destination

• Stay Hydrated
  Flights to Hawaii are long, sometimes up to eight hours, and it is very important to stay hydrated during this time. Drink (bottled) water as much as possible, do not drink alcohol, walk around to avoid vein thrombosis, and maybe even bring nose drops if the recycled air bothers you. Once you arrive in Hawaii, drink a lot of water also, especially when active; the humidity and heat will sneakily dehydrate you.
  
  
• Bring medications
  Pack any prescription drugs with you, and ensure you have a list of the brand and generic names of any drugs you take in case you need refills on the road.
  
  
• Check w/ the CDC
  Although unlikely, it is possible that there may be an outbreak of a tropical disease in Hawaii. For example, in 2001, the islands had a small outbreak of Dengue fever, which has since been completely contained. Visitors who knew about the outbreak were able to protect themselves by being diligent with mosquito repellent.
  
  
• Use Sunblock!
  This is so important. I see so many light-skinned people with horrible-looking flaming-red sunburns after their first day here. Hawaii is closer to the equator than anywhere else in the U.S. and you will get burned faster. Use sunblock (SPF 30 is what I use), stay in the shade as much as possible, and do not spend the entire day at the beach! You will regret it! Also remember that the sunlight will reflect off the ocean and get you even in the shade, so shade is not entirely the answer.
  
  
• Beware the Norwalk virus
  For the first time that I have heard of, a Hawaii cruise ship was struck with the Norwalk virus. Most of the passengers were flown home over the last week by the cruise company. More information here. Hopefully this is an isolated incident.
  
  

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A Review of Maui's Kaanapali Beach as a Vacation Destination

Kaanapali Facts

• Kaanapali, Maui is not really a town or a city, it is a resort area, named after the local beach. Anywhere along Kaanapali Beach can be referred to as Kaanapali.
• You will sometimes see Kaanapali spelled with the okina = Ka'anapali (this is the proper way).
• Kaanapali is pronounced kah-AH nah pah lee.
• Kaanapali means "rolling cliffs"

Kaanapali Weather

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Kaanapali Beach

Kaanapali Location and Driving Distances / Times