Going to Maui...any suggestions?
 

Have been to Oahu twice and am going to Maui for the first time with friends. What is the one thing I shouldn't miss besides, the volcano at sunrise. Thanks.

My husband and I have been to Maui twice, most recently in Jan. 2001. We stayed at the Embassy Suites in Kaanapali. Large, comfortable suites. Breakfast & happy hour included every day. <BR> <BR>Both times we did a day trip to Lanai with Trilogy excursions. It is a great day of sailing, snorkeling, etc. The staff is a lot of fun - breakfast and lunch is included. They also include a tour of the island of Lanai. I don't know when you are going, but if you have the opportunity to do any type of whale watching cruise, it is well worth it - we went on Pacific Whale Foundation. I think whale watching season is Dec.-March. We have also done a helicopter tour - a great way to see some of the lush, green portions of the island. <BR> <BR>We really enjoyed Maui both times and would go back again!

Maui is fantastic, you will definitely enjoy it. We went again this past June. We stayed at the Plantation Inn in Lahaina and it was perfect! The staff was exceptional, it's like you're in your own little paradise. We did the Paragon sailing trip to Lanai, great staff and great trip. Also if you go to see the sunrise at top of the Haleakala crater use ALOHA BICYCLE TOURS. They don't hurry you down the mountain like all the other tours. It is a family run business and it is a fantastic trip. They have a very informative web site it is: www.mauibike.com Marc and his wife are great. Upon the end of your trip you have a picnic lunch, which Marc's wife brings to your final destination The Tedeschi Winery. It is by far the best!! Enjoy your trip

I was in Maui two years ago, staying in the Ritz Carlton. The Ritz was truly beautiful, overlooking the lush golf course and the ocean. <BR> <BR>Beside seeing the awesome sunrise I would highly recommend the day trip called The Road to Hanna. <BR> <BR>Also if going for the morning sunrise Please be sure to dress Very Warmly, as the 11,000 ft elevation will greet you with strong winds and an amazing temperature. A great memory maker. <BR>Good luck and happy traverling

Lolly, <BR> <BR>My wife and I did most of the <BR>"gotta do" things while on Maui <BR>2 years ago this month. Did sunrise <BR>at the volcano, went whale watching, <BR>etc..but I wouldn't miss doing a <BR>heli-trek. We booked with Hawaii <BR>Helicopters. Drove our rental car <BR>to the airport then jumped in their <BR>custom van. A very knowledgeable, <BR>friendly and funny guide drove the <BR>van on the road to Hana stopping at <BR>water falls and at a black sand <BR>beach to swim. After arriving in Hana <BR>you are served lunch then driven to <BR>the heli-pad for a great airborne <BR>ride over the lush vegatation, next <BR>to waterfalls, over the ocean to <BR>look for whales ( we spotted some) <BR>and back to the airport. The helicopter <BR>ride is video taped for you to purchase. <BR>We picked-up a discount coupon in Lahaina. Sometimes just driving the <BR>rental car to see what's around the next <BR>corner can be fun..especially on Maui. <BR>Have fun Lolly! <BR>