Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
579-8484;
www.simmerhawaii.com
; 137 Hana Hwy; sailboards per day $50; 10am-7pm)
Simmer is all about windsurfing and handles everything from repairs to top-of-the-line
gear rentals and windsurfer lifestyle apparel.
Maui Dharma Center
MEDITATION
Buddhist temple shares good karma, inviting visitors to join in morning meditation. Or
just swing by to take a meditative stroll around the gardens and the stupa on your own.
There's also a gift shop.
Sleeping
Blue Tile Beach House
B&B $$$
the door of this oceanfront estate and you're literally on Tavares Beach. Sleeping options
range from a small straightforward room to a spacious honeymoon suite with wrap-
around ocean-view windows and a four-poster bed. All six rooms share a living room
and a kitchen. Reservations strongly recommended - don't show up at midnight unan-
nounced. Note cancellation policies carefully before booking.
Paʻia Inn
INN $$$
$$$
hotel, the Paʻia Inn has a surprisingly hospitable heart. Spread across three buildings in
downtown Paʻia, this friendly boutique inn is anchored by a classic century-old building
that's been spruced up with bamboo floors, travertine bathrooms and original artwork. In
the back, a private walkway leads to a stunning stretch of sand.Out front, Paʻia's restaur-
ants and shops await on the doorstep. It's the ultimate Paʻia immersion.
Inn at Mama's
COTTAGE $$$
$$$
There's more to Mama's Fish House than fabulous food. Tucked behind Maui's most
famous seafood restaurant are a dozen pretty cottages, some with ocean views, others
with garden settings. Think retro Hawaiian decor, rattan and bamboo, and an airy, clean
