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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

Would appreciate your input.

There's snorkeling, hiking, driving the road to Hana, time on the beach, visiting the farms up around Manawao...what interests you?

Lee Ann

I thought it sounded like a nice trip!
But maybe Lahaina, a tour of some of the older buildings, in addition to the snorkeling, beach, etc.?

yes, hiking and touring the city interests me. driving long distances with my rental car or snorkeling are not my preferences.

thank you

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)

I recommend going to Lahaina for dinner one evening. There are several good restaurants but the last time we were there, we had a great meal at Lahaina Grill.

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.

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.

"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.

i will be taking a none stop flight from Seattle (home) departing at 9:00 am on Dec 30th.

thank you

Enjoy the luau

wailea has very nice hotels but it is about an hour drive from KOR.
i am doing haleakala on saturday right after the heli ride

Dress VERY warmly for Haleakala--and if you can be there for the sunset, it's incredible.

thank you, will do

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.

I would have loved to do that. Next time