Relax and rejuvenate with some precious ‘down time’ by the outdoor pool, enjoy a couple of sets of tennis or a round of golf on the Wailua Golf Course next door. Alternatively, for a spot of adventure, the Wailua River just a quarter of a mile away, is popular for boat and kayak trips – or perhaps snorkelling, surfing, boogie boarding or hiking are more to your liking – all can be found nearby. The swimming is also excellent at Lydgate Park, which has a large children’s playground, showers and picnic tables.

All the condos face the ocean and their large private lanais offer a perfect setting for watching the sunrise.

If you’re not cooking in, or using the resorts barbecue grills for rustling up your evening meal, the Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa is two miles away where you’ll find a dozen or more restaurants and food stands or there are many other dining choices along the eight-mile Royal Coconut Coast.

Apartments have ceiling fan, cable TV, WiFi, hair dryer, ironing equipment, coffee maker and a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, microwave and dishwasher.

Note: stairways, not lifts, provide access to upper floors of this Wailua resort.

• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• Mauna Kea Summit
• Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
• Kilauea Iki Trail
• Mount Kilauea