Maui recommendations w/ kids
Jun 26, 2020, 11:45 am
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Maui recommendations w/ kids
Hi there,
Now that quarantine lifted, thinking of going to Maui in August.
2 adults, 2 kids (13, 5).
4 full days.
General questions:
Should we stay in one place and drive, or stay in a place for 2 days and move to another location?
Any "must do / must see" places?
FT specific:
How's the Sheraton there - I see it for ~$330/night.
Thanks,
Now that quarantine lifted, thinking of going to Maui in August.
2 adults, 2 kids (13, 5).
4 full days.
General questions:
Should we stay in one place and drive, or stay in a place for 2 days and move to another location?
Any "must do / must see" places?
FT specific:
How's the Sheraton there - I see it for ~$330/night.
Thanks,
Jun 26, 2020, 1:04 pm
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Hi there,
Now that quarantine lifted, thinking of going to Maui in August.
2 adults, 2 kids (13, 5).
4 full days.
General questions:
Should we stay in one place and drive, or stay in a place for 2 days and move to another location?
Any "must do / must see" places?
FT specific:
How's the Sheraton there - I see it for ~$330/night.
Thanks,
Now that quarantine lifted, thinking of going to Maui in August.
2 adults, 2 kids (13, 5).
4 full days.
General questions:
Should we stay in one place and drive, or stay in a place for 2 days and move to another location?
Any "must do / must see" places?
FT specific:
How's the Sheraton there - I see it for ~$330/night.
Thanks,
Unless something changes, Hana isn’t allowing outsiders (even people like me that live on Maui. I would make a reservation for sunrise on Haleakala, that’s pretty cool. Plenty of good beaches including Kaanapali or further north you have Airport beach, Kapalua Bay, etc.
Some of Whalers is open, but not everything yet, same with Front Street. Hopefully most things are back open come Aug. 1st.
Jun 26, 2020, 2:01 pm
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Jun 26, 2020, 2:02 pm
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Jun 26, 2020, 2:17 pm
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Jun 26, 2020, 3:36 pm
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If distances are short enough, a move doesn't make sense, and we can visit the different parts of the island as a day trip.
Regardings cash/points - it really sucks that they only have 2 very high end Hilton properties there - this is where I have most of my points right now :-(
Regardings cash/points - it really sucks that they only have 2 very high end Hilton properties there - this is where I have most of my points right now :-(
Jun 26, 2020, 7:19 pm
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If distances are short enough, a move doesn't make sense, and we can visit the different parts of the island as a day trip.
Regardings cash/points - it really sucks that they only have 2 very high end Hilton properties there - this is where I have most of my points right now :-(
Regardings cash/points - it really sucks that they only have 2 very high end Hilton properties there - this is where I have most of my points right now :-(
For Maui I would actually look into a cash option
I booked Wailea condo last summer through this
https://www.destinationhotels.com/de...ices/stay-true
Actually I used Chase UR so cash out of pocket was not a lot. Being able to do laundry and eat in at least once daily was nice. More room, 2 baths, lower price.
WA Grand Wailea is great, we’ve stayed there before but the condo route (first time we’ve ever done this) had some upside. We did do the GW luau.
We did switch to Courtyard Marriott our last night as I had a free room and an early AM flight. Next door to Costco to fill up the rental and buy some snack souvenirs too.
Jun 26, 2020, 11:57 pm
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while in kaanapali a couple times i walked by Aston Mahana - looks like in the same $300+ range but direct oceanfront condos with food options next door.. unless you can secure a good upgrade at chains i'd look into smth like that..
Jun 27, 2020, 12:35 pm
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agreed plus it’s so nice to walk to the adjacent shopping centers for convenience. I know I endorsed grand Wailea but this area is also so great. We also stay north of Sheraton and drive/park at Sheraton for black rock snorkel incl seeing (NOT TOUCHING) the turtles.
Jun 27, 2020, 3:46 pm
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Haleakala is really cool - whether it's at sunrise or just anytime (although earlier in the day is more likely to be clear and have better views). If you're up at the west portion of Maui there are some pretty cool sights to see - Nakalele Blowhole and the surrounding area is really beautiful. Sounds like Hana isn't an option but don't fret. Everyone I've talked to who has done it nearly ends up divorced by the end of the day. Long day on the road with LOTS of traffic.
My wife has a rental unit at Kihei Sands - unit B4 that is great for a family - right on the beach, full kitchen, probably about the same money as the Sheraton you are talking about (just Google "Kihei Sands B4" and it will come right up).
My wife has a rental unit at Kihei Sands - unit B4 that is great for a family - right on the beach, full kitchen, probably about the same money as the Sheraton you are talking about (just Google "Kihei Sands B4" and it will come right up).
Jun 27, 2020, 6:39 pm
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Stayed at Mahana many years ago prior to moving to Hawaii permanently. We really enjoyed our time there.