I am planning a family trip to Maui in first week of June. 5 nights/6days,
This is first time to Maui (or Hawaii) and would like to get some advice.

We are staying in Kaanapali and will rent a car during our stay.

questions:
1) what do you recommend in activities? We are 4 adults.

2) what do you recommend to see/explore?

3) anything you can give me advice, appreciate it.

thanks

First recommendation -- search this forum.

Hawaii (and Maui specifically) have been covered numerous times. Search on Hawaii, Maui, or Hana.

My family ( me , wife and 3 yr old ) went to Maui first time in March and stayed a little north of Kaanapali in Kahana. Maybe 5 miles north. We loved the laid back atmosphere.. Kaanapali beach was awsome.....with a kid we did the submarine thing, drove north and saw whats recommended in Maui revealed...did whale watching in Malaela. The Hana trip was super hyped and we drove back within 30 mins. Had lunch in Paia. One day we drove to Haleakala volcano...it was nice. You should check the Lahaina Cannery mall for free Hula dances during weekends...there is a Safeway in that mall... we did not do water activities like snorkelling etc as with a kid who gets scared of tides it was impossible.

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mnsweeps said:My family ( me , wife and 3 yr old ) went to Maui first time in March and stayed a little north of Kaanapali in Kahana. Maybe 5 miles north. We loved the laid back atmosphere.. Kaanapali beach was awsome.....with a kid we did the submarine thing, drove north and saw whats recommended in Maui revealed...did whale watching in Malaela. The Hana trip was super hyped and we drove back within 30 mins. Had lunch in Paia. One day we drove to Haleakala volcano...it was nice. You should check the Lahaina Cannery mall for free Hula dances during weekends...there is a Safeway in that mall... we did not do water activities like snorkelling etc as with a kid who gets scared of tides it was impossible.

You only drove 30 minutes on the way to Hana. I don't think you got anywhere near where the all the scenery and sights are, you gave up too early to see anything. The first part is just a highway. (BTW, it is a very long drive and very tiresome. Its probably a do-once thing).

thegoodstuffsher said:dcv2002 said:mnsweeps said:My family ( me , wife and 3 yr old ) went to Maui first time in March and stayed a little north of Kaanapali in Kahana. Maybe 5 miles north. We loved the laid back atmosphere.. Kaanapali beach was awsome.....with a kid we did the submarine thing, drove north and saw whats recommended in Maui revealed...did whale watching in Malaela. The Hana trip was super hyped and we drove back within 30 mins. Had lunch in Paia. One day we drove to Haleakala volcano...it was nice. You should check the Lahaina Cannery mall for free Hula dances during weekends...there is a Safeway in that mall... we did not do water activities like snorkelling etc as with a kid who gets scared of tides it was impossible.

You only drove 30 minutes on the way to Hana. I don't think you got anywhere near where the all the scenery and sights are, you gave up too early to see anything. The first part is just a highway. (BTW, it is a very long drive and very tiresome. Its probably a do-once thing).

In your opinion it's very long and tiresome,I myself love it,I've driven it 63 times.Dp people pick up hitch hikers on the road?

titewad said:Do people pick up hitch hikers on the road?

Some do,why you gonna hike it?

There is great information over at tripadvisor.com if you search for Maui or specific cities there. Also unbiased reviews of hotels and other activites and restaurants, plus Maui has its own forum where you can ask questions or read all sorts of helpful stuff about the island. I love that site and use it for all of my vacations since finding it.

billrubin said:Where are you staying?

Do the sunrise bike ride at Haleakala. A van picks you up like 3am and drives you to the top. You view the sunrise from the top and you bike down, stopping for breakfast along the way. It's a windy road and the bikes have excellent brakes (at least you hope they do).

I ditto that recommendation! A LOT of fun.

In Lahaina city, Pacific'O restaurant, at 505 Front st., serves tasty, fresh food and has a great ocean view. (http://www.pacificomaui.com/) Get there early evening when they open to get the best table to view the sunset.

Have a great time!
LJ

WashingtonState said:Get the book (Amaz has the best price) "Maui Relealed". Everything about anything on Maui.

I second this - have books for each of the Islands. They are also available at Costco and Borders - and there are usually B&M coupons for the latter.