| A recent survey revealed about 18% of respondents | | | | resort, containing 1 and 2 bedroom condominiums. |
| use half or less of their paid vacation days each year, | | | | Located in the heart of Wailea, on Maui's sunny south |
| some for fear that they might not seem as | | | | shore. The Secret Garden made the top Wailea |
| dedicated to their jobs in the eyes of management. | | | | condo list because due to it's semi- luxury, it gains |
| Logic would seem that if you feel management looks | | | | points for affordability. |
| at you this way then this is the right time to take | | | | The next three are all located in the Wailea Beach |
| that vacation. Sounds like the job is seeming a bit | | | | Villas, a Wailea condominium resort that is considered |
| stressful. When you decided that you wanted to go | | | | to be of ultra-luxury caliber. Wailea Beach Villas offers |
| on vacation, what did you do? Begin researching and | | | | discerning travelers the privacy and comfort of |
| discovering the more beautiful spots in the world. | | | | spacious residential condominiums ranging in size |
| Does a luxury vacation condo on a tropical island | | | | between 1,900 and 3,000 square feet. Floor plans are |
| sound like the way to go? | | | | open in these two and three bedroom residences |
| Wailea, Maui is a paradise for those looking for a | | | | and all have private lanais that include built-in |
| romantic getaway, or for a fun-filled family vacation. | | | | barbeques. All of the units have state-of-the-art |
| Wailea has just about anything and everything you | | | | kitchens that feature modern appliances and granite |
| could want in a vacation spot; Ideal snorkeling | | | | counters. There is 24-hour gated security, two |
| conditions, while afternoons are good for sunning and | | | | stunning swimming pools with one serving as adults |
| evenings feature gorgeous Maui sunsets. | | | | only, two Jacuzzis, fitness facility, activity room and |
| The French explorer La Perouse discovered this | | | | business center. |
| historical landmark after Haleakala's last eruption in | | | | 3. The Maui Escape - Decorated with Hawaiian & |
| 1788. The eruption had recently destroyed the | | | | imported Indonesian furnishings, the condo features |
| settlement of Keoneoio. Parts of the village remain | | | | an incredible in-ceiling sound system, granite counter |
| intact today, and a strip of lava running through the | | | | tops, marble flooring, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, |
| bay has changed the shoreline permanently. | | | | WIFI internet, flat screen TV's, and ceiling fans in |
| Here are the top five Wailea condominiums you can | | | | each room. This unit is 2,200 square feet, which is |
| book once you are convinced that South Maui is right | | | | very spacious for a two bedroom. The custom |
| for you. | | | | kitchen is amazingly beautiful, It would be difficult to |
| Top 5 Wailea Condominiums: | | | | pry a chef out of there. Breathtaking views, and |
| 1. Premiere studio 8F - 600 square foot Studio, | | | | footsteps from the water. Rates start at $900 - |
| Cathedral ceilings, a full murphy bed, comfortable | | | | $1,500/nite. |
| furnishings and a fully equipped kitchen make this a | | | | 4. The Maha Lani is a 3 bedroom, 3,000 square foot |
| good spot for two - especially if a quick walk to the | | | | unit, including lanai with gas BBQ, 4 flat sceen TV's, |
| pool is important. This is a spacious study with a nice | | | | fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Two bedrooms are |
| touch of luxury for the lone traveler or the college | | | | appointed with luxurious 100% Egyptian-cotton bed |
| sweethearts looking for something better than a | | | | linens. Rates start at $1,100 and go up based on |
| hotel. The studio is within the Wailea Ekahi | | | | availability and season. |
| Oceanfront Village on Maui's south shore. The village | | | | 5. The Baby Grand is a 4 bedroom unit $1,700 - |
| is made up of Studio, one bedroom luxury condos. | | | | $3,300/ nite Features a private elevator. 60" plasma |
| Luxurious but not stuffy, most properties here have | | | | TV in one room and a 42 inch flatscreen TV in |
| been completely renovated. Prices range from | | | | another. The unit is coined its name because it holds |
| $200-$400+/nite. | | | | a Baby Grand Piano. and breathtaking ocean view |
| 2. The Secret Garden Condo - 1 Bedroom, tile floors, | | | | shared by the Master Bedroom with double vanity |
| comfortable and elegant furnishings, handmade and | | | | bathroom. Second Master Bedroom has a King Bed, |
| original artwork, tropical bedroom and walk-in shower. | | | | double vanity bathroom, walk-in closet and TV. Third |
| Vintage style teak and rattan furnishings. Kitchenette | | | | bedroom can be two twins or a King Bed with |
| with granite countertops, TV w/dvd, cd player. | | | | bathroom and TV. Fourth bedroom hosts a queen |
| Basically, this unit is a step up from a nice hotel room | | | | size sofa with custom mattress for a sumptuous |
| and nothing more. Rates range from $150-$250/nite. | | | | sleeping. This gameroom has a Playstation 3. |
| Granted this is not the most luxurious choice. The | | | | Accommodations include wireless internet. |
| Grand Champion Villas are more of a semi luxury | | | | |