Meaning “arms embracing the sea,” The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua sits on 54 acres overlooking Honokahua Bay on Maui. The AAA Five-Diamond resort offers six distinctive restaurants and two championship golf courses—as well as access to miles of hiking trails, one of Hawaii’s largest nature preserves, and six pristine beaches. Indulge in a holistic treatment at the spa, inspired by ancient Hawaiian traditions and often including botanicals and herbs from the on-site garden, or relax by the 10,000-square-foot, three-tiered pool as palm trees sway in the breeze. Guest rooms feature local artwork, dark wood floors, and marble bathrooms.