Originally Posted by lorra
MVOIGHT Maui picked me. I had 70,000 AAdvantage miles. during the time we are taking our vacation we could get 2 free tickets to HNL or Maui with only one stop each way. I've been to HNL. Maui is different. I know it rains alot in Lahaina(spelling?) If I can get another 15,000 miles, I can take my son and his wife.
I agree that 70K will get 2 people to Hawaii, but there are nicer places available for only 30K each.
You didn't mention money.
So, if you want someplace head for Kehei.
BTW, the airport you are flying to is on the wet side. (windward)
Lahaina, as mentioned by one person, is on the dry side (Leeward)
I recommend watching sunrise over Haleakala, but it is quite a drive from the resort areas.
There is a large cluster of the normal resorts (Hyatt, Sheraton, Marriot, etc) north of Lahaina. If you want to be near people, go here. A bit further away, the crowds thin out. I like the Four Seasons.