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Hyatt Regency | West side (Lahaina) | Website | Hyatt Category 5. The Hyatt advertises having Kosher food. In the past, these meals came from Oahu Kosher (Chabad in Honolulu). However, in Dec 2016 they claimed the meals were prepared by the Chabad of Maui, while in actuality they were prepared by a reform temple (story explained at the bottom of this post), which is still true as of Feb 2017. | |
Andaz | South side (Wailea) | Website | Hyatt category 8. A favorite among DDFers, although award space isn't easy to come by. | |
Grand Wailea | South side (Wailea) | Website | Hilton - 80k-95k depending on season. Reminiscent of the GHK in Kauai with sprawling grounds and more pools than you count, located on the beautiful Wailea Beach. | |
Sheraton | West side (Lahaina) | Website | SPG category 6. | |
Westin | West side (Lahaina) | Website | SPG category 6. | |
Fairmont | South side (Wailea) | Website | All suite hotel. | |
Destination By Hyatt Residence - Polo Club | South side (Wailea) | Website | Condos with full kitchen, Ocean front views. The Polo Club has the closest beach access of any property in Wailea - it's no longer legal to build so close to the shore. The beach is known for good snorkeling. Unlike all the other beaches, access from land is completely restricted to Polo club guests. While technically it is a public beach, access is only available from the sea... so it's a de facto private beach perpetually empty and exclusive. |
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Black Sand Beach | Waiʻānapanapa State Park | One of the highlights of any Maui trip is black sand beach in Waiʻānapanapa State Park. A bonus feature there is snorkeling at the black sand beach. The waters are exceptionally clear, allowing you to observe a vibrant array of marine life, we saw lobsters, coral, schools of tropical fish, and even an eel. The waters just behind where the waves begin to break are around 10ft deep and super calm. It's important to note that a reservation is required to access this beach, so planning ahead is crucial. https://gostateparks.hawaii.gov/waianapanapa | |
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Sliding Sands | Haleakala | An amazing hike into the crater from the upper visitors center. Quite challenging due to the constant downhill on a loose cinder trail. Amazing views unlike anything on the island, and no shade. The entire trail takes all day, but most people take it only partway in. Go as far as you like and remember that the way back is a constant uphill and will take twice as long. Bring lots of water. | |
Pipiwai Trail | Hana | One of the nicest trail on Maui. A bit past Hana, just before the Seven Sacred Pools. The hike goes through the jungle, past banyan trees and a 200-foot waterfall, and through a bamboo forest (this is the highlight for most people). The trail ends at the amazing 400-foot Waimoku Falls. Give this hike a couple of hours. | |
Lava Field | South Maui | At the end of the road, past the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve. This is an amazing and relatively difficult hike. You will be walking on sharp, loose lava rocks the entire time, but the views are smashing and the terrain interesting. Great views of a particularly wild stretch of ocean, interesting pools (not swimmable), and ends in a glorious (and generally empty) beach if you brave it till the end. Do the loop - hug the coast on the way out, and take the Kings Highway back. See Maui Revealed for all the details. | |
Makamakaole Stream: 13 Crossings | North East Maui | The name undersells this gorgeous hike by a lot. This hike has close to 20 or more crossings (each way). The crossings are pretty well orchestrated such that a teen or adult can cross dry, with no issues at all. toddlers will need a helping hand (my 3yr old did this entire hike with just some hand holding) and 7-8yr olds will likely manage the entire hike with no help at all. Crossing the beautiful lightly gushing stream is refreshing and mesmerizing. The hike includes a incredible bamboo forest, and has 2 waterfalls. To the left is the main one - which is easy to get to. You are rewarded with the ability to dip into the cool water and it's deep enough to get completely immersed (5-6ft at the deepest point it seemed) and stand under the waterfall for some great pictures and memories. The hike has a lot of rocks, and is a "technical" hike - but not hard at all. Highly recommended as one of the best hikes in Maui. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/maui/makamakaole-stream-13-crossings |
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Helicopter tours | A few companies offer this; Blue Hawaiian is generally considered to be the best. There are different routes to choose from - keep in mind that the ones going to Haleakala don't actually go into the crater. This is not as recommended on Maui as it is on other islands, since the entire island is pretty much easily accessible so you won't go anywhere remote or extremely amazing. | |
Road to Hana | Absolute must-do. Don't get scared off by misinformation and go all the way around - in a way the backside is even more spectacular that the more popular first half. You do NOT need a special car or 4WD; any regular car could do it happily. Best way to do the road is to spend the night in Hana, as that will leave the most time to explore the thousand different things along the road. If you're only going for the day, make sure to be on the road EARLY (7-7:30 the latest). | |
Haleakala Sunrise | A spectacular event that is not to be missed. You will wake up at the witching hour, it will be freezing cold, and it will be absolutely worth it. Be there at least 45 minutes before the listed sunrise - the earlier the better; they close the upper parking lot when it fills up and you'll have to park at the lower visitor center lot. Dress warmly and bring lots of jackets and blankets. Take the trail to Pakaoao (White Hill) and you'll have the sunrise to yourself (mostly, at least). Tip: for younger kids it may be more worthwhile to go for sunset and avoid disturbing their sleeping schedule. | |
'Ohe'o Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools) | Also known as the Seven Sacred Pools, this is in the Hana side of Haleakala National Park. Save your receipt from sunrise; it's valid for three days and will get you in to the pools too. Short hike from the parking lot to the pools, and it's absolutely stunning. Will be absolutely PACKED from around 1PM and on (but still worth it). If you're staying in Hana go early in the morning and it'll be mostly empty. | |
Snorkling Molokini crater | Countless boat companies will take you out to Molokini. It has the best underwater visibility in the state, sometimes over 100 feet. Somewhat overrated and over-touristed, but generally considered to be worth it. | |
Whale watching | The waters surrounding Maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Each winter (December through May), thousands of koholā (humpback whales) travel to Hawaiʻi from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. If you are going during this season, grab a pair of binoculars or book a trip to go whale watching. It will blow your mind. Whales jumping 20-30ft into the air falling back in the water with a powerful splash. National geographic moments experienced in real life. If your kids like marine life, this will be unforgettable. People recommend the nonprofit: https://www.pacificwhale.org/ However if you're slightly more adventurous, and want more of a thrill, go for one of the speedboats. They go a lot closer, and the lower boat level next to the vast whales creates an experience hard to imagine. The key is - check the ocean with your own two eyes before you book. If you're seeing tons of spouts, breaches, fins and tails - you're going to have a really good time on the boat - up close. If you don't see activity... it probably won't be great. | |
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DansDeals Forum > Destination Guides And Trip Planning
Maui Master Thread
dovidinrostov:
Hi im going to Maui and i was wondering if anyone has some good deals while im there. And i was wondering is it worth Splitting the cost with points for the hotel.....either 24,000 spg points or 4,000 and an extra $90?
levi:
Cash and Points is a majority of the time the best value. What are your dates?
Starwoods comes out with something called Starpicks (starpicks.com) every Tuesday and it runs until Friday. These are discounted rates for many diifferent properties. I have seen Maui on the list in the recently, every week the list of properties change
AsherO:
--- Quote from: dovidinrostov on May 29, 2008, 02:06:33 AM ---Hi im going to Maui and i was wondering if anyone has some good deals while im there. And i was wondering is it worth Splitting the cost with points for the hotel.....either 24,000 spg points or 4,000 and an extra $90?
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I think it's obvious, 20,000 starpoints are worth a lot more than $90.
levi:
--- Quote from: dovidinrostov on May 29, 2008, 02:06:33 AM ---Hi im going to Maui and i was wondering if anyone has some good deals while im there. And i was wondering is it worth Splitting the cost with points for the hotel.....either 24,000 spg points or 4,000 and an extra $90?
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I dont understand how you have the option of 24,000 points, because there are three spg properties in Maui and all three category 5 which is either 12,000 or 16,000 points depending on the season
Dan:
Maui is an absolutely incredible place, just make sure you go there with an itinerary so that you're able to hit the "must-do's" while there.
How long are you going for?
I found the Starwood hotels to be too pricey on Maui, and they didn't have Cash and points when I went. I used vrbo.com to find a no-frills condo at a fraction of the cost of a hotel.
To answer the OP's question, I always use Cash and points when available.
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