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9 Things to Do With Kids on Maui

For when the kids get bored of building sandcastles while the parents hang out at the tiki bar, here are nine activities and destinations guaranteed to entertain the youngsters and the young-at-hearts alike.

Posted by Leslie Lang on July 29, 2013 at 8:57:00 AM EDT in Family, Trip Ideas Tagged: Hawaii, Kids, Vacation Tips
Andaz Maui at Wailea to Open Summer 2013

Maui's Wailea coastline is getting a hot new resort next summer when the Andaz moves into town. The modern hotel will feature local Hawaiian food and drink, as well as four cascading infinity pools.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on December 20, 2012 at 12:43:08 PM EST in News, Hotels Tagged: Hawaii, Hotels
Splurge vs. Save: Maui

Maui's got it all—from plush resorts to boutique-y beachfront stays; romantic eateries to shack-like cafes. So here are our top picks for when to splurge and where to save.

Posted by Trish Friesen on October 31, 2012 at 3:49:40 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Travel Tips Tagged: Hawaii, Tips
Just Back From: the Hana Highway

Discovering what awaits at the end of the Hana Highway (a.k.a. the Highway to Heaven) may be full of twists and turns and colorful distractions, but it is absolutely worth it.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on October 16, 2012 at 11:26:45 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Hawaii,
Back to School: 10 Vacay 'Classes' in Maui

There are many joys of reaching the time when "back to school" no longer refers to you. Except when it comes to this Maui-based lesson plan. Think cocktail classes, ukelele lessons, and driver's ed on the Road to Hana.

Posted by Carrie Seim on October 01, 2012 at 11:27:10 AM EDT in Outdoors, Trip Ideas Tagged: Hawaii
Undiscovered Hawaii: Maui

You've seen the Hana Highway and hit Kaanapali Beach, but we doubt you've ever seen this side of Maui—Upcountry. It's lush, filled with art galleries, and offers up farm-fresh cuisine.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on September 07, 2012 at 5:01:48 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged:
3 Farm Tours for Food Lovers in Maui

Maui promises sun, sand, palm trees, and umbrella drinks to spare. But dig a little deeper, and you'll find fertile farming land ripe for exploring. You'll be stuffing your carry-on with lavender jam in no time.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on July 03, 2012 at 10:15:36 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Trip Ideas Tagged: Hawaii
Luxury Experiential Resort Lumeria Maui Opens in Maui

Surfer-centric town Paia, on Maui’s North Shore, welcomed a new luxury resort to its midst in early March. Located on six acres of former sugarcane land, not far from famous surf spot Ho’okipa Beach, Lumeria Maui is an experiential retreat with programs and classes centered on yoga, surfing, meditation, and Hawaiian culture.

Posted by Stephanie Johnnidis on March 30, 2012 at 3:27:45 PM EDT in Hotels Tagged: Hotels, Yoga, Surfing
Use this tip to make the most of a Friday night in Maui

Spend a Friday afternoon exploring Front Street, and then dine in town and hang around for Art Night, when the galleries stay open into the evening and entertainment fills the streets.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on February 27, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: Hawaii, Art
10 Top Kid-Friendly Hotels

The prospect of traveling with children can indeed seem daunting, sometimes so much so that the very idea of it keeps families from leaving home altogether. Rest assured, there's hope out there yet for your next kids-inclusive vacation, thanks to these 10 family-friendly hotels that offer plenty of fun for the kiddies, without skimping on the amenities for adults.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 14, 2012 at 11:42:40 AM EST in Hotels, Family Tagged: Hotels, Resorts, Family Travel, New York, Bahamas, Hawaii, Australia, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Phuket, Thailand, Aruba, Turks and Caicos, Vacation Tips, Vacation Tips