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The Hawaiian island of Maui is one of the most scenic places on earth. Haleakala, a giant shield volcano, forms the eastern bulwark of the island. According to legend, it was here, in the awe-inspiring basin at the mountain's summit, that the demigod Maui snared the sun, releasing it only after it promised to move more slowly across the sky.
Haleakala means "house of the sun"; the 34,294-acre Haleakala National Park encompasses the basin and portions of the volcano's flanks. A United Nations International Biosphere Reserve, the park comprises starkly contrasting worlds of mountain and coast. The road to the summit of Haleakala rises from near sea level to 10,023 feet in 38 miles -- possibly the steepest such gradient for autos in the world. Visitors ascend through several climate and vegetation zones, from humid subtropical lowlands to subalpine desert. [from travel.nationalgeographic.com]
This item is a seven day, six night getaway for two at The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui in a partial ocean view suite. The Fairmont Kea Lani is Hawaii's only luxury all-suite and villa oceanfront resort, set on the gorgeous white sands of Wailea. Encompassing 22 acres of tropical landscape, the Fairmont offers authentic Hawaiian cultural experiences and warm personal service to envelop you in the essence of aloha. The hotel offers a full activities program, or you can pamper yourself with a rejuvenating treatment in the full-service Spa Kea Lani.
This offer is for six nights accommodations at The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui in a partial ocean view suite; all room-related taxes; daily complementary breakfast; and a $1,000 Fairmont Gift Card. The offer is non-refundable and subject to availability. The certificate cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. A 30-day advance reservation is required, and the offer is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.