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Our next stop* was the Wailea Beach Resort and Spa of the Marriott chain of resorts.  It was a great location and was just minutes from where I would be taking my dip in the Pacific Ocean and even closer to that soaring helicopter ride over the islands.  They offer a very nice room and have some great amenities. Their meeting room and accommodations include this:

We strive for excellence in everything we do, including offering you meeting options that bring the Marriott experience to every event. Here are a few reasons why the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is a great choice for your next meeting.

• 21 meeting rooms and 45,000 square feet of total meeting space.
• 60,000 square feet of outdoor function space for events of up to 1,000 attendees.
• The rooftop Pacific Terrace boasts 16,000 square feet of event space under the stars.
• Multiple flexible breakout rooms.
• Lokelani Ballroom features award-winning murals.
• The latest in-house audiovisual presentation technology and wireless Internet access in all meeting rooms and guest rooms.
• The resort’s professional sales staff is ready to assist with any event.
• Creative catering and theme parties customizable for quick service and affordability.

I was very pleased with the fresh pineapple infused cold water they offered in the lobby.  I guess it the the trivial things we tend to remember.  I was also given an opportunity to meet with a local chef and watch as he made an awesome Ahi Tuna dish that I was able to sample. We were given a tour of a cool lettuce farm and a mushroom farm.  It seems that if you can provide a product that does not have to be imported from the mainland or other places afar, you have a leg up on your competition and can make a good living.  I think I’ll stick to what I do instead of watching mushrooms grow, although, the scenery is nice.

They do it right on Maui and the Marriott was no exception.

Photo Via: Marriott Wailea Beach Resort and Spa

*This trip was sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority as a part of the So Much More Hawaii Tour.