Hawaii with kids, 7 & 10.
 

What island and hotels do you recommend to stay for a week with children.

We went to Maui and did the down hill bike tour, my 8 year old loved it. <BR> <BR>She also loved the Polynesian Cultural Center and Maritime Museum on Oahu. <BR> <BR>She wasn't wild about the night time cruise and complained about not getting to swim enough in the ocean. <BR> <BR>With only 7 days, I'd only visit two islands max. It takes quite a bit out of your day to drive to airport, fly out, get rental car, go to new hotel then reverse. <BR> <BR>Food is unusual, don't take the kids to too many Luau's.

Check out the Hyatt on maui..great pool, lots to do...

Maui-Grand Wailea or Hyatt

Maui-Grand Wailea or Hyatt

Well I bet all the islands are great for kids. Our kids happen to like Maui. <BR> <BR>By the way, I would not stay in a hotel. <BR>Condos have much more room. You could probably rent a 2 Bedroom condo cheaper than staying in the hotel and you have a full kitchen and washer/dryer. But you have to make your own bed...so what! <BR> <BR>The kids enjoyed having their own space with their own TV at night. And the main living area stayed a lot neater! <BR> <BR>We usually stay in Kihei because the beaches are nice, and the rates are cheaper. <BR> <BR>Have a good trip.

Don't know your budget but I would certainly look into the Kea Lani as their rooms are suites, and you get a micro, bar frig, coffemaker, 2 tvs, VCR...lovely accomocations.

Last year, my kids(then 12 and 14) stayed at the Mana Kai condos in South Kihei. Nice condo, right on a fabulous beach (Keeawakapu) which was perfect for swimming and had a rocky area for snorkeling. From what we saw, I think some of the best beaches in Kihei and Wailea, especially for younger children. You might want to avoid Big Beach in Makena - huge waves the day we were there. My son(14)and his friend loved it,but my daughter was terrified. <BR>This year, we're planning to go to Kaanapali to be closer to Lahaina and to be within walking distance of more restaurants.

Topping for Gary.