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Visit Clint Eastwood's Version of the 'Hereafter' in Maui

October 22, 2010 at 10:30 AM | by | Comments (0)

Today, Clint Eastwood's Hereafter opens nationwide and critics are already raving about the movie. But, rather than thinking about the film's focus, which is, well, death, we'd rather think about its amazing locations like Paris, London, San Francisco and especially, Maui.

The movie's griping opening sequence, in which a tsunami hits an island and wipes out a busy marketplace, was filmed on Front St in Lahaina, Maui. According to the movie's location manager, Lahaina was perfect for the scene because, "Front Street's proximity to the water and the architecture of its buildings help supply a look that will require much less transformation towards this goal than other locations which were under consideration."

Front Street is located on Maui's west shore and is one of the island's main drags for tourists, since there's no shortage of restaurants or hotels along the strip. A local favorite is the Front Street Bar and Grill, 672 Front St, an open air bistro with ocean views from just about every tables. But, better than the view, is the fact that they serve generous Mai Tais for under $5.

Just up the coast from the Front Street is one of the movie's other filming locations, the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kaanapali. On the first day of filming in Hawaii, Eastwood shot several scenes in the lobby and in a guest room of the hotel. Right now, the Sheraton Maui Resort is offering a Sunsational Savings Package which gives you a third night free if you book two nights. You can get the deal online by using the promotional code ZS3, rates start around $345 a night.

The aftermath of the tsunami was filmed on Eastwood's last day in Maui at a property in Kapalua, which also happens to have one of best golf courses in the country just a few miles away. Kapalua Golf Academy has a staff of PGA Pros on hand for golf lessons, golf schools,and custom off-site instruction. You can find more information about Tee Times or their Golf Vacation Packages at Kapalua.com.

Related Stories:
· Hereafter [Official Site]
· Clint Eastwood's Creating A Tsunami In Maui [CBS News]
· Movie Set Travel Coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Hereafter]

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