Maui what area to look for condos
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Maui what area to look for condos
Have not been to Maui in years. DH and I always go to Kauai. thought I would give Maui another try with daughter and 11 year old grand daughter. Not sure of area to stay in Looking for condo. Have viewed several. What is a good area for beach and stores Where is and how is Maalaea area.. not familiar with that name at all. Several units in Kihei and Wailea. would appreciate any info on areas to stay.
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Kihei area has wonderful Kamaole Beach Parks I, II, III, and it's an easy drive down the road to other great beaches (plus a large variety of dining, shopping etc., options). If you do choose Kihei, I'd recommend south, even to Wailea. I don't like Maalea (north Kihei, harbor): too windy, drainage from fields.
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I like the Kihei beaches but don't like Kihei itself for any other reason (Kihei Kaffe excluded - love it). Kihei is a regular town, and very unattractive. With your GD I'd choose a resort area - either Wailea or Kaanapali. Napoli is beautiful but you said you wanted stores too. Kasnapali is only 3 miles from Lahaina, which is a good place to spend your evenings.
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"Kihei is a regular town, and very unattractive"
I disagree. It is a regular town, with regular people, on a beautiful coast, facing a long beautiful ocean park, and it has many lodging and dining and shopping options. Maybe it's not a sterile little preserve like a resort or downtown Lahaina, but I would hardly call it "unattractive."
I disagree. It is a regular town, with regular people, on a beautiful coast, facing a long beautiful ocean park, and it has many lodging and dining and shopping options. Maybe it's not a sterile little preserve like a resort or downtown Lahaina, but I would hardly call it "unattractive."
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What sylvia said. Kihei is more residential and busy, but that's what some people like about it. In that sense, I suppose it is a "regular town" -- grocery stores, shopping centers, etc. -- and not your typical resort-y location.
I wouldn't call it "unattractive."
I wouldn't call it "unattractive."