The Westin Maui Resort & Spa
This luxurious resort has about 750 rooms on its 11 floors. It opened in 1987 and has undergone several renovations. It is located on Kaanapali Beach. You can relax at the swimming pools, go down the waterslides or spend time limbering up in one of its two Jacuzzis. Best of all, after a round of golf at the famous Kaanapali Kai or the Royal Kaanapali tracks, you can enjoy being pampered by the well-staffed spa. This resort received the AAA's highest recommendations.
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa
2365 Ka'anapali Parkway
Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
(866) 716-8112
http://westinmaui.com/
Excellence Riviera Cancun
You'll enjoy yourself at this spa resort because it caters exclusively to adults in a lush setting. It provides a comfortable suite, fine dining and the comforts of a well-staffed spa. And when the mood strikes, you can play Playa Mujeres Golf Club, a well-maintained golf course designed by Greg Norman. The spa also has six swimming pools, the five Jacuzzis, eight restaurants that serve a variety of cuisines and 10 bars. It's all set on the pristine sands of the Caribbean, yet it's close to both the airport and many other attractions.
Excellence Riviera Cancun
Carretera Federal 307
Chetumal -- Puerto Juárez
Manzana 7, Lote 1, S.M. 11
Benito Juárez, Puerto Morelos
77580 Quintana Roo, Mexico
011 (+52) 998 872 8500
http://excellence-resorts.com/all-inclusive-resorts/riviera-cancun-mexico/cancun-overview.htm
The Fairmont Banff Springs
This spa hotel was modeled after a Scottish baronial castle more than 100 years ago and sits in the middle of Banff National Park. Though you will be pampered from the moment you arrive, the crowning jewel is the Willow Stream Spa, recognized worldwide for its excellence. It offers regionally distinctive treatments and has private steam rooms, saunas, whirlpools and sunning decks for both men and women. This resort also offers a championship golf course that measures more than 7,000 yards from the back tees. It also has an executive course where you can hone your skills.
The Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Ave.
Banff, Alberta
Canada
T1L1J4
(403) 762-2211
http://fairmont.com/BanffSprings/
About The Author
Bill Herrfeldt specializes in finance, sports and the needs of retiring people, and has been published in the national edition of "Erickson Tribune," the "Washington Post" and the "Arizona Republic." He graduated from the University of Louisville.
