Planning a Maui trip - September
Jul 4, 2017, 8:59 am
#16
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 329
I encourage you to use the master thread on the property to ask questions. However, according to Hyatt there is no resort fee on a points booking.
Enjoy waived resort fees on free night awards
I'd take a print out of that page on vacation for peace of mind.
Enjoy waived resort fees on free night awards
I'd take a print out of that page on vacation for peace of mind.
Jul 5, 2017, 1:20 pm
#17
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Captain Cook, HI, USA
Programs: BA, DL, HA, etc
Posts: 984
For car rentals, try this page. I have used Discount Hawaii Car Rentals (serving Maui, Honolulu, Kauai, Kona, Hilo and Molokai car rentals) before and was pleased.
http://www.discounthawaiicarrentals.com/
http://www.discounthawaiicarrentals.com/
Jul 9, 2017, 6:27 pm
#18
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Intermountain West
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 12,073
www.autoslash.com has always found me the lowest rates. They have access to a lot of discount codes. You can make a rez. somewhere else and then input your data or go right to their site and make a rez. They email you when they find a lower rate.
Jul 13, 2017, 11:53 pm
#19
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 1
Wailea
Well if you decide to stay at the Grand Wailea then you can get a certificate from voting for this photo for 5% off the lowest rate and a 2000 HHonors bonus.
http://stories.hilton.com/grand-wail...7-8b66ad8787d8
We just completed a stay there. Best pool on Maui for families.
http://stories.hilton.com/grand-wail...7-8b66ad8787d8
We just completed a stay there. Best pool on Maui for families.
Jul 17, 2017, 10:54 am
#20
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Toronto
Posts: 203
Families
That is the true word as it is filled with kids and is a very very large resort.
We got lost twice and said if we were staying we would never go back to the room once out at pools as it is quite a maze and chairs seem at a premium.
Not my kind of holiday and I teach little ones.
We got lost twice and said if we were staying we would never go back to the room once out at pools as it is quite a maze and chairs seem at a premium.
Not my kind of holiday and I teach little ones.
Jan 14, 2019, 3:06 pm
#21
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: status free since 2017
Posts: 2,188
Refining a Maui-Molokai trip (4 nts each)
Title says it all...
Day 1 - Flying into OGG on a Saturday afternoon. By the time, I pick bags, rent a car, drive to Lahaina, it will be late afternoon. I assume any day time activities can be written off?
Day 2, 3 - Snorkel at either Molokini or Oluwalu reef. Hike Sliding Sands trail. Both of these are half-day activities and don't leave a lot of room for any other major activity. So I am assuming these need to be reserved for different days.
Day 4 - Haleakala sunrise. Can this be on same day as Road to hana? Or would that be packing in to much? If too much, then I could keep it for Road to hana
Day 5 - Haleakala sunrise. (backup); Pipiwai trail?? I will be flying OGG-MKK late afternoon (perhaps around 4pm /4:30pm) so that needs to be considered. Arrive at Molokai.
Molokai...
I have a lot of questions about Molokai. I am here for 4 nights (and to some it may seem a lot in an island with nothing to do) but I did want to spend some time away in quiet and away from hustle bustle.
- Can someone recommend hiking areas here? Would love to go on few hikes.
- Any vegetarian friendly places for the Mrs?
- Most importantly, how are the snorkel or SNUBA operators from Molokai? I don't mind doing a LOT of snorkel/water activities here. Less crowd, better prices and gives opportunity to explore others things on island of Maui.
Much appreciate some thoughts.
Day 1 - Flying into OGG on a Saturday afternoon. By the time, I pick bags, rent a car, drive to Lahaina, it will be late afternoon. I assume any day time activities can be written off?
Day 2, 3 - Snorkel at either Molokini or Oluwalu reef. Hike Sliding Sands trail. Both of these are half-day activities and don't leave a lot of room for any other major activity. So I am assuming these need to be reserved for different days.
Day 4 - Haleakala sunrise. Can this be on same day as Road to hana? Or would that be packing in to much? If too much, then I could keep it for Road to hana
Day 5 - Haleakala sunrise. (backup); Pipiwai trail?? I will be flying OGG-MKK late afternoon (perhaps around 4pm /4:30pm) so that needs to be considered. Arrive at Molokai.
Molokai...
I have a lot of questions about Molokai. I am here for 4 nights (and to some it may seem a lot in an island with nothing to do) but I did want to spend some time away in quiet and away from hustle bustle.
- Can someone recommend hiking areas here? Would love to go on few hikes.
- Any vegetarian friendly places for the Mrs?
- Most importantly, how are the snorkel or SNUBA operators from Molokai? I don't mind doing a LOT of snorkel/water activities here. Less crowd, better prices and gives opportunity to explore others things on island of Maui.
Much appreciate some thoughts.
Jan 14, 2019, 4:20 pm
#22
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 42
Title says it all...
Day 1 - Flying into OGG on a Saturday afternoon. By the time, I pick bags, rent a car, drive to Lahaina, it will be late afternoon. I assume any day time activities can be written off?
Day 2, 3 - Snorkel at either Molokini or Oluwalu reef. Hike Sliding Sands trail. Both of these are half-day activities and don't leave a lot of room for any other major activity. So I am assuming these need to be reserved for different days.
Day 4 - Haleakala sunrise. Can this be on same day as Road to hana? Or would that be packing in to much? If too much, then I could keep it for Road to hana
Day 5 - Haleakala sunrise. (backup); Pipiwai trail?? I will be flying OGG-MKK late afternoon (perhaps around 4pm /4:30pm) so that needs to be considered. Arrive at Molokai.
Molokai...
I have a lot of questions about Molokai. I am here for 4 nights (and to some it may seem a lot in an island with nothing to do) but I did want to spend some time away in quiet and away from hustle bustle.
- Can someone recommend hiking areas here? Would love to go on few hikes.
- Any vegetarian friendly places for the Mrs?
- Most importantly, how are the snorkel or SNUBA operators from Molokai? I don't mind doing a LOT of snorkel/water activities here. Less crowd, better prices and gives opportunity to explore others things on island of Maui.
Much appreciate some thoughts.
Day 1 - Flying into OGG on a Saturday afternoon. By the time, I pick bags, rent a car, drive to Lahaina, it will be late afternoon. I assume any day time activities can be written off?
Day 2, 3 - Snorkel at either Molokini or Oluwalu reef. Hike Sliding Sands trail. Both of these are half-day activities and don't leave a lot of room for any other major activity. So I am assuming these need to be reserved for different days.
Day 4 - Haleakala sunrise. Can this be on same day as Road to hana? Or would that be packing in to much? If too much, then I could keep it for Road to hana
Day 5 - Haleakala sunrise. (backup); Pipiwai trail?? I will be flying OGG-MKK late afternoon (perhaps around 4pm /4:30pm) so that needs to be considered. Arrive at Molokai.
Molokai...
I have a lot of questions about Molokai. I am here for 4 nights (and to some it may seem a lot in an island with nothing to do) but I did want to spend some time away in quiet and away from hustle bustle.
- Can someone recommend hiking areas here? Would love to go on few hikes.
- Any vegetarian friendly places for the Mrs?
- Most importantly, how are the snorkel or SNUBA operators from Molokai? I don't mind doing a LOT of snorkel/water activities here. Less crowd, better prices and gives opportunity to explore others things on island of Maui.
Much appreciate some thoughts.
1. Yes by the time you get to Lahaina it will probably be late afternoon or early evening.
2/3. Yes splitting it to different days would be better. If you want to do Sliding Sands why not combine it with the sunrise on Haleakala?
4. Doing both would be a really long day. Road to Hana is usually 1 whole day.
5. Lahaina -> Pipiwai -> Kahului will probably be about 3 hours of just driving so take that into account.
I haven't been to Molokai in years so I can't really help. Keep in mind Molokai very rural so other than outdoors stuff during the day, there is not much to do/eat/etc. If you do go to Molokai then Kalaupapa is a must do.
Jan 14, 2019, 7:16 pm
#23
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: status free since 2017
Posts: 2,188
Unfortunately, my timeframes don't allow extended getaways. This is my 4th (and longest trip) to Hawaii... last one was a 5 day stay on Lanai. So by that comparison this is much longer.
I agree... Maui travel times are no joke. They can be quite extensive. That's why I need to be selective about what can/ cannot be accomplished at Maui. I didn't combine Haleakala hike with sunrise because sunrise really makes an early start to the day. Not sure if I will be ready to take on the grueling hike being a little under slept. Also, I checked the NPS website and they are still taking reservations but with a caveat (the locations may not be staffed given the shutdown). Do they shutdown the area if there is no staff??
Good point on #5 .
Point taken on Molokai but that's kind of the purpose. Get away from touristy food and loud bars etc. Try to get some peace and quiet. It seems Hotel Molokai runs a tour/adventure desk as well. I might call them and see if they have things to recommend over there.
I agree... Maui travel times are no joke. They can be quite extensive. That's why I need to be selective about what can/ cannot be accomplished at Maui. I didn't combine Haleakala hike with sunrise because sunrise really makes an early start to the day. Not sure if I will be ready to take on the grueling hike being a little under slept. Also, I checked the NPS website and they are still taking reservations but with a caveat (the locations may not be staffed given the shutdown). Do they shutdown the area if there is no staff??
Good point on #5 .
Point taken on Molokai but that's kind of the purpose. Get away from touristy food and loud bars etc. Try to get some peace and quiet. It seems Hotel Molokai runs a tour/adventure desk as well. I might call them and see if they have things to recommend over there.
Jan 14, 2019, 8:00 pm
#24
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 42
Supposedly at Haleakala they have someone there in the morning to enforce the sunrise rules. I believe that the rest of the park is open but there won't be a staff presence. Maybe just show up really early at 3am and take a nap, watch the sunrise, then do the hike? Or do the hike then watch the sunset rather than the sunrise?