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I did a day trip to Maui when the Super Ferry was running about 10 years ago and rented a car. I drove up to the summit of Haleakala, visited the Maui Ocean Center in Ma'alaea, and ate a plate lunch sitting on a picnic table at Kamaole Beach Park III. If you have a Costco membership, the Costco is very close to the airport and has the cheapest gas on the island. Costcos in Hawaii also carry bulk-sized local foods like macadamia nuts, Aloha shirts, and other gift items if you are looking for a souvenir. There's also several malls in Kahului and Wailuku.