Originally Posted by Zip

Thanks for the fine comments above.
We have booked our arrivial night (LAX-OGG), arriving 8pm at airport, at the Maui Seaview hotel, about 4 miles away. Comments say it is well-worn, but friendly and helpful staff. It is cancellable up to 48 hrs before check-in, in case I get too many negative reviews here.

The next day we would buy our supplies (water/snacks) at the stores "across the street," then head off to Hana where we do have several nights booked. We've seen the different parts of Maui before; other times have stayed in one loction a week at a time; but we do mainly ENJOY seeing the different parts of the island. Such a beautiful island (our 2nd favorite, but there are no "unfavorable" island), we do want to see it all once again.