My wife and I are going to Maui for the first time....celebrating 15yrs of happy marriage....its are 19th aniversary. Anyways I am looking for advice as to what to avoid. pitfalls or wastes of time and money....any advice anyone has would be greatly appreciated.....looking at staying on the Kanaapali beach area, I am told that that area is great.......thanks in advance for the advice!
I highly recommend that you rent a condo w/ kitchen or kitchenette for the week instead of staying at a hotel or resort. Much cheaper, much more enjoyable, and the money you save can easily pay for the groceries and a car rental instead of being blown on resort restaurant prices!
Has worked for me in the Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, and in Kauai!
Other than that, enjoy! Decide early on what you might like to do, since sometimes it takes several days to arrange (Scuba lessons/diving, places on island to see, etc.) Otherwise the laid-back days go wayyyy too fast and before you know it, it's time ti leave and you didn't do or see all that you wanted to.
For a cool condo place w/ kitchen try the Aston Mahana in kaanapali; ~$200/night AND its right across the street from Star Market
As earlier posted sunsets and beach walk are mandatory.
Dont try to use Mapquest to find directions to anyplace!!! They have the road #'s ALLL WRONG. Get a good map from your rental car place.
You may also want to check out Mamas Fish House up in Paia. Most Excellent food. Get a reservation now tho, otherwise you'll spend a fortune at the bar waiting (www.mamasfishhouse.com)
Try to check out Hana. Its a long (2.5 hrs, 3.5hrs from kaanapali) slow trip, but plenty pretty. Hike to the 7 sacred pools and up to the waterfall is also a must. Bring plenty of skeeter replent!! If you want a different route home take the backside route back. On the maps it is posted as 4 wheel, but its a gravel road.
You may want to go check out Haleakala (sp?) crater. Its way up the mountain past 3000 feet, so its a bit chilly compared to sea level
Lastly, just be sure to relax!!! If you dont want to do anything dont. Just chill and of course HANG LOOSE!!!!
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I second taking the road to Hana , make sure you bring snacks and water .
Lahaina is also a nice place to spend some time one of our favorite spots.
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Just being there is great. Lots of different things to experience. One of my favorites - for a unique change of pace , is the Maui Myth & Magic theatre experience of "'Ulalena". This is a play by ARRA - Montreal, who does the Cirque d'Soleil stuff. Nice for a cool, relaxing and moving evening that captures an essence of the island spirit.
OK, back to the "active sports" recommendations, guys!! Judy
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yeah i would have to agree about going to hana... its so nice and so much greenery around there... ive also stayed in lahiena before its also nice there.... i would recommend going to the "old lahiena luau" in maui thats a nice place for a luau and the show is also great.... you can do some shopping on "front st" in lahiena quiet a few little shops there a some eating places....
My wife and I are going to Maui for the first time....celebrating 15yrs of happy marriage....its are 19th aniversary. Anyways I am looking for advice as to what to avoid. pitfalls or wastes of time and money....any advice anyone has would be greatly appreciated.....looking at staying on the Kanaapali beach area, I am told that that area is great.......thanks in advance for the advice!
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1. Hana Highway is long and painful. Do a helicopter ride instead.
2. Don't eat at Mama's Fish House. Great food, but the prices are over the top.
3. Do a snorkel trip to Molokini crater. Can't be missed. Make sure they take you by the Turtle Cathedrals after the crater.
4. Insider's tip on the greatest restaurant: Haile Maile General Store. It's hidden in the up country, outside Makawao. Gourmet food, reasonably priced.
5. Do the Haleakala crater trip if you're so inclined. I'm not, so I can't recommend it.
I agree with Tundra Rose on "'Ulalena" it is pretty good. As far as food goes if you go to a luau use caution around chocolate pudding looking stuff and salsa looking stuff. They are not what they appear, but give them a try anyway.
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We've done all three of those. Nearly everyone was sick on the snorkel trip because it was very choppy that day. The fish however loved it.
The bike down the crater was a lot of fun. But, keep in mind your bike trek down the mountain is only as fast as your slowest rider. The experienced, fast riders like myself get placed in the back. The inexperienced, slow females, err riders are placed up front; you get the idea.
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1. Hana Highway is long and painful. Do a helicopter ride instead.
3. Do a snorkel trip to Molokini crater. Can't be missed. Make sure they take you by the Turtle Cathedrals after the crater.
5. Do the Haleakala crater trip if you're so inclined. I'm not, so I can't recommend it.
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Anyways I am looking for advice as to what to avoid. pitfalls or wastes of time and money....any advice anyone has would be greatly appreciated.....looking at staying on the Kanaapali beach area, I am told that that area is great.......thanks in advance for the advice!
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