Solo in Hawaii
 

Visited Maui as a pre-teen and had the most magnificent time, including a pinch me experience in Hana paradise. Now a young 38 y/o looking for a resorative experience on a solo trip to Hawaii. And ASAP--must get away soon. Leaving from LA, CA for a 7 day (?) stay. I think re-visiting Maui, specifically Hana, is a must. Original Hotel Hana under construction. Would love other suggestions for a/an (traditional) alternative. I'd LOVE to avoid kid-overflowing accommodations in Maui and elsewhere. Undecided price range for hotels (b/c flight prices are TBD). Also how to spend the rest of my Hawaii vacation. Want a range of experiences. Chill time on beaches/in ocean, day excursion(s,) pampering, non-touristy shops (if those exist) and night-life. Please help? So many thanks in advance. :0)

We stayed here this year, our 4th visit to Hana. Great owners and some late August availability. At the time Travassa felt like a ghost town.

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If I were going solo to Maui, I'd base in Lahaina, and rent a car.

My other solo trips were all centered in Waikiki/Honolulu on Oahu and I used public transportation to get around.

If you want to go to Maui as a single then I would agree with suze, say in Lahaina and rent a car. if I were single going to Hawaii then I would be on Oahu but that is jsut me.

alternatively, I can only take tiny infrequent doses of Lahaina and would never stay there

My reasons for Lahaina is, especially when I am alone, I like to have a town to walk around in, without getting in the car every time I want to go out.

Aloha @mauiorburst,

What an excellent idea to choose Maui as your restorative destination. We recommend the beautiful Lumeria Maui retreat center on Baldwin Ave, up the hill from the best town in the island, Paia. They provide the ultimate restore experience with a variety of different wellness program. Hana is only a 2 hours drive from Paia Town so you can definitely recreate your "pinch me experience" within a day trip. As for how to spend the rest of your trip, we recommend spending some time getting in touch with the many outdoor excursions Maui's North Shore can provide. For example, test your adrenaline with Rappel Maui and rappel down rain forest waterfalls or join Hike Maui to discover secret hikes and waterfalls. After a day of exciting, heart pumping adventures, treat yourself to the Ka'anapali Aloha Friday Sunset Sail on a premier catamaran from Trilogy Excursions. This just a few example of the many activities you can immerse yourself in during your trip. Feel free to visit HawaiiFun.org for fun things to do on Maui. Have a wonderful time on your trip and feel free to contact us if you have anymore questions.

Mahalo,

A3H

Aloha @mauiorburst,

What an excellent idea to choose Maui as your restorative destination. We recommend the beautiful Lumeria Maui retreat center on Baldwin Ave, up the hill from the best town in the island, Paia. They provide the ultimate restore experience with a variety of different wellness program. Hana is only a 2 hours drive from Paia Town so you can definitely recreate your "pinch me experience" within a day trip. As for how to spend the rest of your trip, we recommend spending some time getting in touch with the many outdoor excursions Maui's North Shore can provide. For example, test your adrenaline with Rappel Maui and rappel down rain forest waterfalls or join Hike Maui to discover secret hikes and waterfalls. After a day of exciting, heart pumping adventures, treat yourself to the Ka'anapali Aloha Friday Sunset Sail on a premier catamaran from Trilogy Excursions. This just a few example of the many activities you can immerse yourself in during your trip. Feel free to visit HawaiiFun.org for fun things to do on Maui. Have a wonderful time on your trip and feel free to contact us if you have anymore questions.

Mahalo,

A3H