We're heading back to Hualalai at the end of February for our third visit. Not too much to add to NYBanker's report, but I will agree that the running routes were not well marked. My wife and I got lost too a few years ago, but we did get to see the new Residence construction, the golf course and the trip back was all downhill. So, no big loss.

A few other comments:
My wife and I *much* prefer to stay in the Palm Grove crescent. It was by chance that we stayed there on our first visit ten years ago. Now, we ask DavidO to request it for us. The quite and solitude of that section is important to us. We're looking forward to seeing the changes after the recent upgrades. It's a quick walk to the other pools, beach and restaurants. Highly recommended if you visit the resort without children.

We've never gone during the high-season and never had a problem with crowds. We were always quickly seated in any of the restaurants we visited and had no problems at the pools.

I seem to recall there was a Resident's restaurant as well. Does anyone know if it is still available to resort guests?

I leave a trip report here when we get back.

Thanks,
Mark