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Awesome things to do, see, and eat in Maui
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items One of the things I love is going on vacation to beautiful beach destinations. The one place I absolutely fell in love with immediately was Maui, Hawaii. It was honestly a life-changing experience for me. If you're looking to take a trip now or in th... This list contains affiliate links. If you purchase any of the items on this list, I may receive modest compensation, at no additional cost to you.
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Maui Trip Travel Logistics
Maui Trip Things to Do
Maui Trip - Places to Eat
Maui Trip - Things to Bring
Maui Trip Travel Logistics
Flying with United was a really pleasant experience. Their online reviews aren't that good but we had no issues. We usually fly United or Delta.
United Airlines Tickets and Flight Deals
American Express has a lot of really great incentives for credit cards where you can get airline miles for most purchases. We got 80,000 airline miles at sign up. Be sure to check the terms and conditions of the card you apply for to make sure you ge...
Airline Rewards Credit Cards
We flew into Honolulu first and then took a short flight from Honolulu to Maui on Hawaiian Airlines. Pleasant seamless experience.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
After landing in Honolulu, we boarded a Hawaiian Airlines flight to Kahului Airport. The flight was about 35 minutes and the views from the plane were incredible
Kahului Airport
Short comfortable flight between the islands for great prices.
Hawaiian Airlines - Flights to Hawaii, Plane Tickets & Airfare
Since we wanted to get around the island without having to rely on rideshare services or taxi's we rented a car from Sixt. They have a kiosk in the parking garage area across from the airport terminals. They offered the cheapest prices and had a conv...
Sixt rent a car - Maui, HI
After checking out a lot of the hotels in Maui, we decided to look into AirBNB's and VRBO's. We found a charming little condo for rent right on the beach in the town of Kihei. It was a nice relaxed chill vibe and not all of the tourist-y hustle and b...
Maui Vacation Rentals, Hawaii: house rentals & more | VRBO
Maui Trip Things to Do
We toured the Maui Pineapple Farm and got to see their entire operation. They also distill vodka from pineapples here. Not pineapple flavored vodka, but vodka made from pineapples. After the tour they take you into the tasting room where you can try ...
Maui Pineapple Tour
Most people go here either at sunset or sunrise. Once you get there, after hiking for a while you'll get to a lookout point where you can watch either the sunrise or sunset. Whichever you choose, get there early because it will be very crowded. You'l...
Haleakalā National Park
The Road to Hana Tour is a MUST but make sure you book a tour and DON'T DRIVE IT YOURSELF! It is a treacherous, winding road flanked by cliffs on each side. We were told by our rental car company that if we got stuck on the road to Hana, the insuranc...
Road To Hana Tours | Maui Waterfall & Rainforest ...
This was a pretty cool sightseeing trip for a laid-back afternoon.
Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
We love to snorkel and this was by far the best snorkel trip we have ever experienced. They take you to several locations before getting to the crater. Once you get to the crater pay close attention to the instructions from the tour guides. If you go...
Molokini Snorkeling | Molokini Crater Snorkel Tours
For those wanting something more active the Honolua surfing trip was incredible. Make sure you wear protective clothing (a wet suit) because the coral can be sharp.
Honolua Bay Surf Guide - The Wave, Tips, Swell, Season
This is an incredible beach to visit. You can enjoy the beach vibe during the day but the best chance to actually see some sea turtles is in the evening. We went around dusk. At that time the turtle come out of the water to sleep on the beach That wi...
Maluaka Beach - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...
Maui Trip - Places to Eat
The BEST food we had in Maui but only open for breakfast and lunch. Do yourself a favor and get there EARLY otherwise there will be a line for 2+ blocks. Fresh delicious food. For breakfast I recommend the Loco Moco or the French Toast with fruit. We...
Kihei Caffe
Three's Bar and Grill made for a nice eclectic evening in Kihei. The service was top notch and the food was to die for. You can go wrong with any of their fish entrees
Three's Bar & Grill
Perfect for a quick fresh lunch
808 Deli
Even with all the awesome food in Maui, we felt like having a pizza one night and found this spot. It's not exactly the same as what you'd find in mainland US but its incredibly good!
Pizza Madness Maui
Breathtaking views with indoor or outdoor seating options make this place a winner. They use locally sourced foods and can accomodate dietary restrictions easily.
Gather on Maui
If the place you're staying has outside grilling or inside cooking facilities you can always stop by the local grocery, Foodland and pick up a variety of fresh foods to make a perfect meal. Prices will be a little higher for everything in Hawaii, but...
Foodland Kihei
Maui Trip - Things to Bring
Due to the fragility of the coral reefs and other marine life, use reef safe sunscreen. This brand worked well and was pretty cost effective.
Reef Safe Sunscreen
These full face snorkeling masks were awesome and allowed a wider field of vision under the water
Full-face Snorkeling Mask
These beach blankets are super nice and inexpensive. Love Amazon
Beach Blanket
We ordered these awesome super luxurious beach towels to take with us. Well worth the price
Laguna Beach - Beach Towels
We always bring some kind of game to the beach to make sure everyone is engaged and having a good time.
20+ Incredible Beach Games for the Family
This was the nicest swimwear I've ever bought! Super stylish and comofrtable
Men's Designer Swimwear | Luxury Resort Wear