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Post by scrappinheather on Jun 8, 2016 13:45:29 GMT
Hi
We are going to Maui for thanksgiving and I was looking for good tips on things to do. My son will be 9 and my husband and I are very active. We will bike Haleakala but likely not do the road to Hana as I worry about motion sickness. Any recommendations of fun active must do things on that island? We are staying at a condo in wailea
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jun 8, 2016 15:05:10 GMT
There are great snorkeling beaches down past Wailea. Do you golf? There are wonderful golf courses. You'll have to go to Lahaina Town at least once and down to Kaanapali to walk around. We went to Maui Thanksgiving week when DS was in 5th grade (his first trip to Hawaii) and we had a fabulous time. We took a helicopter tour and a snorkeling trip to Molokini. There is now a zipline on Maui so that would probably be fun.
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Post by deekaye on Jun 8, 2016 15:19:02 GMT
It's been a few years (2009) since we've been to Maui but we enjoyed the Road to Hana, Molakini Crater, shopping in Lahaina, Haleakala, the Dole Plantation tour and of course playing on the beach/in the surf! Enjoy!
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Post by finaledition on Jun 8, 2016 15:30:43 GMT
If you don't want to do the road to Hana, there's a stop maybe about 5-10 in that we always do because there are tons of waterfalls and my kids like to jump from the "cliffs". You can do this on your own but the first time we went on the excursion and it was well worth the price. I'm pretty sure this is the company we went with- adventuremaui.com/maui-hiking.htmWe've actually done it twice with the company but now go on our own. We always stay in Wailea-make sure you eat at the Monkey Pod. There are lots of turtles on the Wailea side. Most of the "snorkel with turtles" go there. I think the Grand Wailea had a kayaking excursion right on sight there and that was probably the best snorkeling we did. Also there is a sunset cruise that goes right out of the beach at Makena, we do that every year. Nice crew and convenient to Wailea. We are returning at the end of the month and for us we have figured out our favorites so we just have everything booked and are ready to go! |
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Post by ~summer~ on Jun 8, 2016 15:39:20 GMT
We spent 9 days in Wailea with our kids a few years ago -- we mainly just swam in the ocean and played on the beach. We also walked on the beach into Kihei (spelling?) and explored the restaurants there. We also did the Old Lahaina Laui and the road to Hana (did not like it) if I were to go again I would explore more hiking. We also kayaked a lot
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jun 8, 2016 15:46:43 GMT
There's tons to do- but be aware most is pretty pricey - it's easy to bust the budget. We did only a small part of the road to Hana with our kids, there's w great hike out to waterfall - I wish I remembered the specific spot to stop, but it's been quite a few years. The hike was easy, but you'll want water shoes as you cross a stream at one point. Other highlights include snorkel tour and renting paddle boards. The kids were too little for their own - they were more like 5-7, so they sat on the front of ours - perfect for spotting turtles - and there were tons! We also took a boat out to spot whales - but it might not be the right time of year for that. My husband tried windsurfing on the other side - epic fail - but he had fun trying. The kids also parasailed.
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Post by scrappinheather on Jun 8, 2016 20:30:46 GMT
Thanks so much for the suggestions everyone! Does anyone know how to save a thread so I don't lose these?
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Post by alissa103 on Jun 8, 2016 20:44:36 GMT
Snorkel! And snorkel some more.  We went to the Molokini Crater and snorkeled there. LOVED IT. There are a bunch of companies that will take you out there, just look online for reviews. I'm a confident/seasoned snorkeler, but DH isn't and they had noodles for people who needed them. We did the waterfall hike on the road to Hana with a guidebook I got at a bookstore. A very cheap way to go since Maui is pricey! Eat at Mama's Fishouse at some point. Favorite restaurant on the island. |
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Post by smcast on Jun 8, 2016 20:56:16 GMT
Have a great time. We are going in February 2017 for the first time. So much to do and see, can't wait.
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 8, 2016 21:03:08 GMT
Thanks so much for the suggestions everyone! Does anyone know how to save a thread so I don't lose these? Right above your OP, there is a box that says ACTIONS. Click it and click Bookmark. |
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Jun 8, 2016 21:50:10 GMT
We are leaving for Maui on Monday.
I'll come back to this thread when we get back.
We are taking a snorkeling trip to Lanai, doing a luao. (Sp)
Otherwise, we plan on hiking a lot.
Of you haven't already, purchase the book- Maui Revealed. Very good travel book.
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Post by scrappinheather on Jun 8, 2016 23:42:52 GMT
Thanks for the bookmark tip!
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Post by paigepea on Jun 8, 2016 23:44:45 GMT
I would do the Wailea walk every morning with your family. I did it with my girls - 10,7 - in December and they loved starting their morning that way.
Snorkelling - but it doesn't have to be a huge outing in wailea. We just snorkelled with the kids at the beach.
Many condo developments have tennis.
Hana is really fun - the kids like the black sand beach and the red sand beach.
Visiting the place where the surfers are (what is the name, just past Paia). Watching the surfers is fun. There are also turtles on the beach to see and waterfalls to visit on the way.
We are at Coconuts twice - such good fish tacos and macadamia mahi mahi. It's a fun place to eat and won't cost you $100 for dinner.
Go to Costco when you land to buy food. Meat / fish are much less expensive there, while still expensive. Food is very expensive on Maui. When I commented on it at Costco the cashier said - have you seen the ocean?
Eta - the Mariott in Wailea does a luau twice a week and if you time your evening walk on the wailed path (or just drive to the hotel) you can watch the whole show. We paid for the dinner / seats one year and it was a waste of money. The meal wasn't very good and we sat while others stood and watched for free!
For a restaurant we thought monkey pod was too expensive for what we got. I've heard their happy hour is worth it for kids. We like Cafe O'lei in Kihei. They have a good kids menu, good sushi menu, good fish menu. But pricey. Coconuts (I mentioned above) had good food at a better price / more relaxed atmosphere.
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Post by bearmom on Jun 9, 2016 0:33:59 GMT
Do a snorkel trip. We did Trilogy to Lanai, which was great. Boat over to Lanai, snorkel, BBQ dinner, boat/sail back.
Snorkel off the beach.
Visit Lahania.
Go to Whalers Village and walk on the Boardwalk towards the Sheraton. Snorkel near Black Rock.
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We went to the Molokini Crater and snorkeled there. LOVED IT. There are a bunch of companies that will take you out there, just look online for reviews. I'm a confident/seasoned snorkeler, but DH isn't and they had noodles for people who needed them.
