Maui Itinary
Nov 11th, 2015 | 12:29 PM
#1
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Maui Itinary
My Maui trip , staying at Westin Ocean Villa in kanaapali, solo female traveller
1. dec 30, arriving at 1:30 pm, picking up rental car, OLL laui at 5 pm
2. dec 31, whale watching at 2 pm through sailtrilogy
3. jan 1, dinner at 5 pm at Merrimans
4. jan 2, heli ride followed by haleakala
5. jan 3, ???
6. jan 4, ???, departing at 11pm from OGG
1. dec 30, arriving at 1:30 pm, picking up rental car, OLL laui at 5 pm
2. dec 31, whale watching at 2 pm through sailtrilogy
3. jan 1, dinner at 5 pm at Merrimans
4. jan 2, heli ride followed by haleakala
5. jan 3, ???
6. jan 4, ???, departing at 11pm from OGG
Nov 12th, 2015 | 08:09 AM
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ok, that's helpful: how about Wailuku (which was a pleasant surprise for me)?
"Visit Wailuku and explore the charming wooden storefronts around Market Street, showcasing dozens of family businesses, many of which have been in continuous operation for generations. These off-the-beaten-path “Mom and Pops” are home to local favorite shops, restaurants and bakeries...Amid these cherished establishments, a new Wailuku is also emerging, featuring contemporary boutiques, stylish cafes and laid-back coffee shops.
To find out more about this quaint town, take the “Rediscover Wailuku” walking tour developed by the Wailuku Main Street Association. The tour highlights more than 23 of the town’s fascinating historical and cultural attractions, including Kaahumanu Church, the Bailey House, Pihana Kalani Heiau and the Iao Theater, built in 1927."
Iao Needle is very close, and doesn't take long at all to walk the path there: plus, if you like archaeology, there's Halekiʻi-Pihana Heiaus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haleki...State_Monument.
There's also a very interesting set of petroglyphs that can be visited without fuss (a short walk) near Lahaina:the Olowalu Petroglyphs (http://www.to-hawaii.com/maui/ancien...etroglyphs.php)
"Visit Wailuku and explore the charming wooden storefronts around Market Street, showcasing dozens of family businesses, many of which have been in continuous operation for generations. These off-the-beaten-path “Mom and Pops” are home to local favorite shops, restaurants and bakeries...Amid these cherished establishments, a new Wailuku is also emerging, featuring contemporary boutiques, stylish cafes and laid-back coffee shops.
To find out more about this quaint town, take the “Rediscover Wailuku” walking tour developed by the Wailuku Main Street Association. The tour highlights more than 23 of the town’s fascinating historical and cultural attractions, including Kaahumanu Church, the Bailey House, Pihana Kalani Heiau and the Iao Theater, built in 1927."
Iao Needle is very close, and doesn't take long at all to walk the path there: plus, if you like archaeology, there's Halekiʻi-Pihana Heiaus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haleki...State_Monument.
There's also a very interesting set of petroglyphs that can be visited without fuss (a short walk) near Lahaina:the Olowalu Petroglyphs (http://www.to-hawaii.com/maui/ancien...etroglyphs.php)
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Nov 12th, 2015 | 11:37 AM
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I like your plans too, but am wondering about scheduling OLL on your arrival day. Where are you arriving from?
Consider booking another night so you don't have to worry about driving around all day on the 4th with luggage in the car and/or finding a place to shower and freshen up before getting on the plane.
Consider booking another night so you don't have to worry about driving around all day on the 4th with luggage in the car and/or finding a place to shower and freshen up before getting on the plane.
Nov 12th, 2015 | 12:05 PM
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No to luau on first night. You may fall asleep in your poi!
Mornings are calmer for ocean excursions and for beach time, before the winds pick up.
You might drive Road to Hana or take a tour. You can drive up Haleakala any time of day. Iao Valley and Bailey House museum are easy and don't require a lot of time. (The latter are in Wailuku, which I would only explore on an the escorted walking tour mentioned.)
Drive north to piney Kapalua. Drive south past Makena to see where the black lava meets the blue ocean. Stop in Wailea -- posh hotels, Shops At Wailea.
Mornings are calmer for ocean excursions and for beach time, before the winds pick up.
You might drive Road to Hana or take a tour. You can drive up Haleakala any time of day. Iao Valley and Bailey House museum are easy and don't require a lot of time. (The latter are in Wailuku, which I would only explore on an the escorted walking tour mentioned.)
Drive north to piney Kapalua. Drive south past Makena to see where the black lava meets the blue ocean. Stop in Wailea -- posh hotels, Shops At Wailea.
Nov 12th, 2015 | 12:23 PM
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"No to luau on first night. You may fall asleep in your poi!"
That's just more bs advice without knowing the travel plans. And place of departure. With a 1:30 arrival, I'm guessing not coming from the east coast so don't assume and make concrete statements to rain on what may be a perfectly lovely evening.
That's just more bs advice without knowing the travel plans. And place of departure. With a 1:30 arrival, I'm guessing not coming from the east coast so don't assume and make concrete statements to rain on what may be a perfectly lovely evening.
Nov 21st, 2015 | 07:21 PM
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We are currently on Maui and did the Atlantis submarine trip out of Lahaina yesterday. It was by far the coolest thing we've ever done on Maui. You are actually on a submarine and go down to a depth in excess of 100 ft. We saw sand sharks, morray eels, eagle rays and many different sizes/species of fish.
It takes about 2 hrs to do the entire tour.
It takes about 2 hrs to do the entire tour.
