Latest reviews about Maui

aatpct says "So relaxing, beautiful and takes your breath away" about Maui

aatpct — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:21:59 GMT

I have been to Maui twice. The first time I went with my 7th grade son. We stayed in a very nice condo that one of my clients offered me. We opened to door to go into the unit, went over and opened the curtains and a wonderful deck was before our eyes with an awesome sunset starting to go down. Then we heard a conka shell being blown. What a beautiful welcome that was. We rented a car and drove all over the beautiful island. We saw the volcano, all the little villages and the white knuckle drive to Hana.. What a fabulous drive and gorgeous scenery. The people are all so friendly there and water is so warm and clear. The second time we were there with my husband who had no desire to go to Hawaii but I bought tickets and he was agreeable to going. He loved it from the time we got off the plane. We didnt have a car that time and did a lot of bus riding. That is a very reliable , easy way to travel the area. They have very good service and we enjoyed seeing things you would normally not see....

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KBMVT says "Maui - My favorite destination" about Maui

KBMVT — Sat, 16 May 2009 14:30:18 GMT

Maui is my favorite place to vacation. I hope to retire there. Some areas are touristy,

but you can find plenty to do on your own or with friends and family. A great place to be !

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Matt says "Maui In Six Days with Three Kids" about Maui

Matt — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:10:46 GMT

We just got back from six days in Maui. Our last trip was 15 years ago as dating couple. This time we went back with our three kids and had an amazing time. Incredibly relaxing, beautiful and re-energizing. On our last trip we stayed at The Ritz Carlton in Kapalua. This time we stayed in a house (via Ultimate Escapes) in an area of Maui called Kanapali which is in the city of Lahaina.

The Weather

Despite a gloomy forecast of partly cloudy for most of the week, we had nearly perfect weather. While it was not couldless, we went to the beach every day and what coulds there were did not stop us from doing any outdoor activity. It did rain a few times but it passed very quickly. It ranged from the 70s to 80s every day peaking around 2pm. I was never sweltering hot and never wore anymore than a t-shirt and shorts.

The scenery, views and terrain

Absolutely beautiful. Incredible views that rival places like the Amalfi coast of Italy and the pacific coast highway...

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sassymra77 says "Someday I will live there, it is simply beautiful and organic." about Maui

sassymra77 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:36:51 GMT

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kreeg80 says "Take time to smell the flowers in Maui" about Maui

kreeg80 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:29:26 GMT

There are no words to describe how beautiful Maui is. We stayed at the Kaanapali Beach Resort and it was totally awesome...they are so kid friendly with so many things to do and being right on the beach was wonderful. We last visited in 2005 and I can still smell the gorgeous tropical flowers....

mauigirlinwa says "There's No Place Like Maui!" about Maui

mauigirlinwa — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:39:39 GMT

Maui No Ka Oi! Visit Maui if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and if you want to just relax! Maui is very laid back so leave the fancy clothes behind, pack casual clothes, and don't be afraid to step away from McDonald's and Outback to try some local food!...

sastoll says "Maui is an incredibly beautiful island with lots to see and do!" about Maui

sastoll — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:47:46 GMT

My husband and I spent March 1-9, 2008 on Maui as a special get-away to celebrate our 10th anniversary. This was our first trip to Hawaii and it was wonderful! We did a lot of the typical tourist stuff, but tried to find some time to just relax and enjoy ourselves as well.

My husband found our lodging which was a rental unit called Tradewinds Suite near Haiku. It was so nice and private. I would go back in a heartbeat and stay there again! They also have another rental unit that's a bit larger and is recommended for families.

We picked a wonderful time of year to go too. Not only was it really cold back home (a good time to get away!), but we were there during the whale season. Whale watching was incredible...lots of mama's and their calves.

The Pacific Whale Foundation offers both snorkeling and whale-watching tours soo we did both! I especially liked that money from our tour costs will go toward research and education and stuff like that. We went snorkeling for the......

bbrown80rice says "Duh, it is truly paradise" about Maui

bbrown80rice — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:46:42 GMT

Perfect. Snorkeling w/ turtles and tropical fish, food, beaches, relaxing. It is a perfect place to visit....

spock829 says "Hey, I live here & I love it!" about Maui

spock829 — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:05:58 GMT

Maui no ka oi is the truth. Perfect weather. Great food. Wonderful people. I work here & it's still like I'm on vacation. My office window view is Haleakala on one side & Molokini crater on the other. Truly heaven on earth!...

Dhholden says "Kaanapali Alii Condos" about Maui

Dhholden — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:04:42 GMT

We have stayed at the Kaanapali Alii several times over the years. It is "pricey" but the condos are huge (1500 sq. feet or more) and so much nicer than a hotel room. Has a washer and dryer in each unit and on the best beach in Maui - Kaanapali Beach.

The Whaler condos are also great for the location on the same beach....

TracyAlana says "Maui No Ka Oi, as the locals say" about Maui

TracyAlana — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:05:13 GMT

"Maui No Ka Oi", which translates roughly into "Maui is the Best", can be argued for days depending on who you speak to. I was born and raised on Oahu, the most developed of the Hawaiian Island chain, but always had a fascination for Maui. We call Maui "The Second Oahu" because it harbors similar traits of city and night life compared to the other islands. Often times, I hear visitors from the mainland rave about the island of Kauai simply because of its natural, preserved beauty. I have visited both many times and my heart still favors The Valley Isle that Maui is named today.

Two weeks ago, I spent four beautiful days in Maui with my boyfriend, his brothers, his brother's girlfriend, and cousin. I have visited Maui at least a half dozen times, however this visit was the most productive and enriching of them all. We stayed at the Maui Sunset in Kihei, a well known tourist town facing the south shore. I've stayed in Kahului, Ka'anapali, and Kihei, and would recommend to a first time visitor...

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bnewton says "A beautiful tropical island with gorgeous weather and scenery" about Maui

bnewton — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:26:49 GMT

I've been to four of Hawaii's islands now and Maui is my favorite. Although there was too much traffic, it seemed much more relaxed than Oahu's Waikiki beach. The beaches we saw in Maui were beautiful white sand beaches. In general the water was blue, the waves were big and the water was warm enough to swim in, even in November. There were plenty of places to eat and shop and lots of sights to see and activities to enjoy. I plan to return there as often as I am able....

gd says "paradise" about Maui

gd — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:51:14 GMT

I've been to Maui twice now. The first time, we rented a soft top jeep and thought we could leave our luggage in the car in a parking garage with the car backed up against a wall where it would be out of view, but they stole some of our luggage anyways. Despite that we still had an amazing time. Definitely take the road to Hana. Take a guidebook with you to get to off the beaten path pools. Buy a DVD/cassette for the road to Hana. If you get a chance, take a plane to Molokai and ride on a mule on the mountainside. It's an amazing trip because you then get to learn about the history and visit the leper colony.

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MacGyver says "Maui, Molokai and Lanai is all MAUI" about Maui

MacGyver — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:19:59 GMT

We got free airfare from a travel agent when we bought a cruise from them. So we took 10 nts in Maui at Embassy Vacation Resort. We love Embassy Suites so we thought that was the same in Hawaii. 1998 we arrive, amazed at an airport with no glass in the windows, smiles everywhere, and very helpful folks. We have a Alamo rental car & they took our luggage to the van to take us to Alamo. Get the car & drive 30 minutes to Embassy past Lahaina. The freeway is next to the ocean, tunnels cut through mountains, and signs for falling rocks everywhere. This was heaven in beauty. We arrive to learn this is a timeshare & we have to spend 90 minutes on a tour & hopefully to purchase.

We have a 4th floor suite with king bed, walk thru closet to bathroom which is male & female sides. Toilet has it own room and the size could fit a king bed in it. A kitchenette with tiny fridge, dishwasher, cabinets with dishes, utensils, toaster, electric skillet since there is no stove. A dining table...

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innulik2000 says "One of the best" about Maui

innulik2000 — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 11:05:01 GMT

We were there 2 times. So fare it's my favorite place on Earth! I love black sand beaches, Hanauma Bay, Seven Pools, Waterfalls, I do not have words to describe it, you have to see it for yourself! First time we rented one bdr condo from a lady(found it on ebay, very good price) it was right on the ocean! Second time it was a package from Sheraton: 5 nights, renatl car for a week, $75 Sheraton money. All for $750. We even didn't have to attend any presentaations. For air I used Delta miles, but you have to book almost a yr in advance using miles. Aloha, and good luck!...