UPDATED 10/11

TRAVEL UPDATE FOR:

• Aston at Papakea Resort
• Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
• Aston Kaanapali Shores
• Aston Mahana at Kaanapali
• Maui Kaanapali Villas

Maui continues efforts to recover after the devastating wildfires that destroyed Lahaina and surrounding areas. Tragically, many Aqua-Aston associates lost their homes, loved ones, and memories in the fires. We pride ourselves in the caring culture of our company, and the outpouring of support for our ʻOhana on Maui, who have endured such loss, has been nothing short of amazing.   

As you may be aware, West Maui reopened for non-essential travel on October 8. Certain areas within the region, including Lahaina Town, remain off-limits. If you are preparing for an upcoming trip to Maui, we ask that you use extra care in your interactions with our staff and extend that care and compassion for the community due to the recent tragedy. We also ask that you please refrain from direct questions on their personal impact or experience with the tragedy. 

While our resort did not sustain damage from the wildfires, many activity vendors, restaurants, and other attractions in Lahaina and parts of West Maui were either lost entirely or have not resumed operations. As such, some of the things you might like to do are currently only available in other regions of Maui. Given the current conditions, we want to ensure you have all the details about what to expect during an upcoming visit.

Please note:

• Access to Lahaina town is prohibited. 
• Our West Maui resorts are housing employees, their families, evacuees, and first responders. We appreciate the concern of our resort guests who may wish to inquire about the experiences of residents affected by the Maui fires. However, we kindly ask that you refrain from asking them directly, as these individuals are still grappling with the aftermath of the devastating losses in Lahaina town. Many of them have experienced the tragic loss of loved ones and homes, and discussing these painful experiences multiple times can be emotionally challenging. 
• Before you arrive at your resort, we recommend stopping near the airport for food, water, and any other items you may need for your stay, as many businesses in the immediate area around the resorts in West Maui may be closed or are operating at limited capacity. 
• The beaches from Kaanapali to Kapalua are currently open. Additionally, you will find several excellent beach options and beach access on the south side of Maui from Kihei to Wailea. Our associates will be happy to direct you to beautiful areas outside of West Maui.

Additional Resources
The following links may provide answers to some of your questions and guidance should you be interested in volunteering, or gaining a deeper understanding of what to expect when visiting Maui:

What's Open on Maui

Maui Nui Strong

Official Hawaiian Islands Vacation Guide | Go Hawaii

Your understanding, compassion, and respect during this difficult time are greatly appreciated. We are dedicated to ensuring you have a meaningful, memorable, and relaxing vacation, and we are here to assist you in any way possible.