Appears that we're gonna get to go in July. Will be staying in Wailea-Makena for a week (Wednesday thru Wednesday), but wanted to stay 2 or 3 more days somewhere else , then return on a weekend. I've been looking at Lahaina, but have no idea if that's a good way to go. Anywho, any input/recommendations on accommodations and/or activities would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, ABM
You're darned right! My Niece and her husband turned my wife and I on to this sweet little resort they're part of..........................free of charge! http://www.waileabeachvillas.com/ Otherwise, we wouldn't even be THINKING about Hawaii, let alone going.
Yeah, I'm jealous. Even more of a bonus that you get free accommodation! I'd probably end up spending the money I save on food and random bits.
I lived in Wailea for 6 years. Lahaina is like an 1800s fishing town. The main attraction are the restaurants, art galleries, and trinket shops along Front St. I'm not sure you would want to actually stay in Lahaina. Just south of there is Kaanapali, which has the 6-star resort type hotels, and it's a short drive to go visit Lahaina from there. The hotels probably have a bus that'll take you. The Kaanapali hotels are quite different than the Wailea ones. In Wailea, you are basically on your own, though the hotels are really awesome and have their own beachfront, etc. In the Kaanapali hotels, they have the beach chairs on the sand with the bar tenders who bring you drinks, and that sort of thing. And activities.
Denny do you randomly happen to know if it's hard to become an ordained minister in Hawaii? A family friend is getting married and they are thinking about having my mom do the ceremony in Hawaii on the beach. Do you happen to know anything about that?
That looks way cool....the National Park. Perhaps, I should look at/around Hana for hotel accommodations?
When we go to the islands we usually find a condo directly from the owner through VRBO.com. Usually works out to be a lot cheaper than staying in a resort or booking through an agent. Like Denny recommended, you'll probably want to spend a few days in the Kaanapali area. If you want to save a few bucks look a bit further north in the Kahana or Napili areas. http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/hawaii/maui
Depends on what you like. The drive out and back from Hana takes a long time, so unless you like driving very slow, plan to not go back and forth often between Hana and the rest of the island. In fact, I guess the slow driving advice is true of going anywhere on the island, but even more so for Hana. Personally, I like the more remote parts of the island and am not so keen on the 'big cities'. barfo
We went 2 years ago Feb/Mar, stayed in Lahaina 7 nts. This is the only hotel/resort right in downtown Lahaina, on the beach, 4-5 block walk to the core of town. http://www.lahainashores.com/ All the others you have to drive to and from. Lahaina is a great place, lots of entertainment, shops. You're going to love it. Trust me and make reservations now for: http://www.warrenandannabelles.com/
I go to Maui ever other year, have a timeshare in Kahana. My favorite beach on Maui is Napili. It is only 15 minutes from Kaanapali so you can check that out for the eating, but Naplili is nice to get away from the Kaanapali busyness. If you stay in Naplili try to get an oceanfront, it is a little bay that is very nice. It is also a nice beach since for some reason you seem to get bigger waves every 30 minutes or so. I am not talking monsters, but they roll is at about 5 feet so it increases the intensity of the body surfing if you like to do that. There is also some snorkeling and tide pool exploriung at Napili. I really enjoy Maui.
well I've never been to Maui, but I've been to Oklahoma. Well they tell me I was born there, but I really don't remember. In Oklahoma, not Arizona, what does it matter?
