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A Week on Maui
Maui is arguably the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands. It certainly has a lot going for it: great beaches, whales, volcanoes, and one of…
Itinerary
Big Island of Hawaii
Hawaii's Big Island (also called Kona and the island of Hawaii) is a rugged tropical paradise. You'll see incredible volcanoes, beautiful be…
Itinerary
Kauai Highlights
This is perhaps the most laid back of all the Hawaiian islands and greener than the rest. This is the sort of place that feels more like a …
Eat & Drink
Kauai Ono
Unique outdoor venue with rustic communal tables for set five-course, farm-to-fork meals. It's BYOB, though Princeville Wine Market will deliver to your table.
Merriman’s Kapalua
Gorgeous oceanfront farm to table dining easy walking distance from Napili bay with fantas…
Merriman’s Big Island
american · cocktails · fine dining
Old Lahaina Luau
If you want to experience a luau, Lahaina is the place with it's Old Lahaina Luau. While many luaus are disgustingly touristy (think big…
Pacific’O
Lovely farm to table restaurant in Lahaina right on the water.
Mama’s Fish House
seafood
Anuenue Ice Cream & Shave Ice
dessert · ice cream · shave ice
Kimo’s Lahaina
Waterfront Restaurant in Lahaina and a good place for lunch - try the poke appetizer and k…
Magics Beach Grill
american · grill
Huggo’s
american · cocktails · hawaiian
Maui Brewing Company
beer · brewery
Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club
american · cocktails · hawaiian
On the Rocks
american · cocktails · hawaiian
Kuleana Rum Shack
bar · cocktails · hawaiian
Big Island Brewhaus
beer · brewery · brewpub
Seafood Bar and Grill
cocktails · hawaiian · seafood
Meridia
mediterranean
Monkeypod
island drinks · seafood
Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice
Shaved ice can be found all over the Maui. This is our favorite.
Halfway to Hana
Roadside stand which is actually more like 2/3 of the way to Hana. Awesome banana bread, s…
See
Waimea Canyon
The Grand Canyon of the Pacific is ten miles long and 3,600 feet deep. The canyon offers incredible views and the best hiking in…
Napili Bay Beach
A fantastic beach in west Maui - sandy and with safe swimming. It's walking distance from …
Poipu area beaches
Some of Kauai's most beautiful beaches, and the island's best spots for relaxing, swimming, and body surfing are in the area around Poipu.
Moloa’a beach (north shore)
Great on calm days. Not a lot of parking but not a lot of people either.
Upper Waikani Falls (3 Bears)
Gorgeous waterfall on the way to Hana - probably the most impressive as three falls cascad…
Ke’e beach (north shore)
Best beach on the island. At the end of the road to the Na Pali trail (State park here with a parking lot if…
Kīpahulu District
attraction · nature
Tunnels (Makua) Beach
This north shore beach offers some of Kauai's best snorkeling.
‘Opae-ka’a Falls
A lovely 151 foot waterfall that's easily accessible from a paved overlook.
Kapalua Beach
Lovely beach within walking distance (along the shore path just past Napili Kai condos / M…
Hanalei Bay beaches (north shore)
Hanalei is the Hawaii of your dreams - a gorgeous spot but not necessarily the best for…
Secret (Kauapea) beach (north shore)
10-15 minute hike only swimmable on calm summer days. It even has a waterfall .
Spouting horn beach park
Waves spout up through a small lava shelf squirting through a blow hole. Makes a loud moan…
Surfing Goat Dairy
attraction · food
Black Rock Beach / Kaanapali beach
A great beach with great snorkeling on the right side near the lava rock. There are many, …
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
hiking · national park · volcanoes
Big and Little Beach
These are great beaches in Makena state park in south Maui. Big Beach is, well big, but al…
Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
history
Sealodge beach (north shore)
Lovely often secluded beach. Steep rocky sometimes slippery trails may be why. Tranquil be…
Waiʻānapanapa State Park
attraction · nature
Do
Queen’s Bath
In the summer, with calm seas there is a pool to swim in on a lava shelf with an inlet to the sea. In…
Kalalau Trail
This is an awesome hike. Just do the hike to the first beach and you encounter magic. You leave the end of the road…
Hana Highway
In our opinion the Road to Hana is a must see. it is undeniably gorgeous. Waterfalls, jungle greenery, spectacular ocean vistas, and a view…
Whale watch by sailboat
If you love sailing this is a great way to get out on the water. Most of the other whale watch trips are by…
Snorkeling on Maui
Half of the Hawaii you need to see is under the water. If you don't get to see it you are missing out. There's…
Night Manta Ray Snorkel
snorkel · swimming
Ko’kee park / Waimea hiking
Many many trails here: here are some of our favorites.
PacWhale Eco Adventures
dolphins · snorkel · whales
Ho‘opi‘i Falls Hike
1 mile to some lovely falls (about 20 minutes)
Lahaina
activity · city · walk
Molokini snorkel
Molokini is a small island visible from wets Maui. It has incredibly clear waters and thus is a destination for MANY snorkel trips. There…
Kapalua Zipline
There are quite a few zippiness which have sprung up on Maui. We did this one and had a bl…
Lanaʻi Snorkel & Dolphin Watch
activity · nature · snorkel
Haleakalā Stargazing
activity · nature
Sleeping Giant hike
Nice hike through forest to great views. Generally uphill but not awful to the picnic table )on the giant's chest. If you choose to…
Paniolo Adventures
horseback riding · horses
Pololū Valley Hike
beach · hike · ocean
Wailua River Canoe
You can rent canoes here and paddle up to secret falls (about 10 minutes). Alternatively …
Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Cruises
boat · cruise · ocean
‘Īao Needle State Monument
hiking · nature
Stay
Princeville Resort
This is THE fanciest place on this end of the Island. It has everything you'd expect from …
Makena Surf
This is an ideally situated condominium in Wailea. There's a beach and snorkeling right ou…
Grand Hyatt Kauai
This is a nice place (and costs accordingly).Everything is first class and it's located right on the beach, with a lovely pool, spa, restaurants…
Napili Point Condos
This is a lovely condominium on a point very near Napili Bay beach and right on one of the…
Marriott Wailea Beach Resort
Fantastic location right on the beach with infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Not cheap …
Hanalei Kobayashi Family Beach Houses
We have not stayed here - YET, but every time we have been to Hanalei we have drooled over…
Hanalei Colony Resort
Nice condos right on a beach. If you want remote you have come to the right place - it is …
Napili Surf
Lodging right on Napili Bay. It's pricier than some of our other listed options but is in …
Napili Shores
Condos directly adjacent to Napili Beach with very lovely grounds.
Waimea Plantation Cottages Resort
Kauai is the most laid-back of the main islands, and this place really drops you into that vibe. There are 61 restored plantation cottages…
Hana Lodging
We can't comment on any of these, as we've not stayed here. But we will the next time we drive the Hana Highway.