@robertkudla – I've always enjoyed writing and telling stories, which is why I enjoy blogging so much. A short aside, instead of a full 4 year college, I went to what is now DeVry University for my CIS degree. While there, I did manage to sign up for a creative writing class, of which I was one of only 3 students. By the end of the semester, I was the only one left.

Very interested in your watercolor offer. I have more than a few Black Rock photos on Flickr that I'll shoot over your way. Cindy and I met another Maui painter this last trip, too (friend of the family) and we had a really good time seeing some of his work and hearing about how a painter works their craft.

@Jocelyn – Mahalo for having such a beautiful resort and being so involved with Maui fans via social media. You should probably thank Cindy's aunt and uncle, too, for suggesting the Sheraton to us in the first place even though they personally swear by the Royal Lahaina. Tough to really argue for any one particular resort in West Maui since it's such a beautiful area, but you really can't get much better than Black Rock in our opinion. Those ocean front rooms away from the beach and the rest of the resort are certainly a hidden gem.

@Cindy O – Mahalo. I love telling this story just as much as I love reliving it. Maui totally swept us off our feet when we least expected it, and the affair continues each time we visit. Can't wait to someday give the island a chance to be our home. Having friends like you and the rest of the gang as a welcoming committee is such a big plus as well. Hope we get to meet up again in September.

@Sheralyn – Mahalo, and welcome to the blog. We're right there with you in your thinking that Maui is No Ka Oi. We're not world travelers, but with the beauty of Maui in our hearts, we're more than content.

If you haven't seen it yet, here's one of the photos we took while we were walking through the Royal Lahaina along the boardwalk north of Black Rock.
Sunday Photo: Royal Lahaina Resort

I mentioned that Cindy's aunt and uncle swear by the Royal Lahaina, and we keep talking about booking a trip together with each of us staying at our respective favorites and then swapping half way through. We're confident that they would fall in love with the Sheraton, too.

If you find yourself planning another trip to Maui and want some of the inside scoop on the Sheraton, let us know.

Mahalo again, everyone. We love hearing from all of you.

We feel the same way about Maui… honestly, when we were first married, we had plans to travel all over the world… but now that we've been to Maui, that's the only place we want to go! It's just heavenly there, and we are completely in love with Maui too!

We've stayed at the Royal Lahaina Resort, and just loved it… of course, the Sheraton looks awesome too… it's nice that the two resorts are so close to Black Rock and great snorkeling!

Malama Pono,
Cindy O

This is a great story! Thanks for sharing. You always have such wonderful things to say about our resort, so mahalo for your continued support.

Keep the photos and the stories coming!

Aloha!

Jocelyn
Public Relations Manager
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

If you have a good Black Rock photo, Tweet me with it. I want to try and get you a water color for your enjoyment. I perused your photo gallery, the closest I liked from Flickr is the 7th one down.