22 Jan Vote Ka’anapali for America’s Coolest Small Town 2015!

Will Ka’anapali be named America’s Coolest? Budget Travel’s 10th annual America’s Coolest Small Town contest is now open—place your vote today! They’ve assembled 15 semifinalists—cool towns from Hawaii to Maine, from Washington State to Florida, and two from North Carolina!—based on their audience’s online nominations. When voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 25, one town will be named coolest for 2015, earning themselves bragging rights and the top spot in an upcoming online feature and story in the tablet edition.

Ka’anapali, redefines “cool” for the rest of us: Relax or brave the water at beautiful Ka’anapali Beach. Take a whale watching cruise to see the humpback whales make their annual migration down from Alaska from December through April. Drive up the nearby dormant volcano, Haleakala, for unforgettable views and the surprisingly chilly breezes (hey, the volcano is more than 10,000 feet tall). And don’t forget to experience an authentic luau, complete with plenty of traditional pork dishes and hula dancing.

Vote early and vote often—and remind your friends, family, and neighbors to do the same. And don’t forget to talk it up and share photos on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (tag them #ACST2015) to help campaign for Ka’anapali.