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Originally posted by Kung Wu
I just got back from Maui!! I want to go back with the team SOOO bad, but wifey is sport-blocking me.
You guys are going to have SO much fun!
Some quick tips:
1) Whatever your eating budget is, triple it. You can go to Cosco and stock up on supplies to cook in your own hotel room, but you won't save nearly as much money as you think. Since you aren't going to save that much money PAMPER yourself by eating out.
2) SUNSCREEN!
3) If you aren't there long, forget the trip to Hana -- it's awesome but you lose an entire day. Instead, if you are staying in Kaanapali or Lahaina just take the 45 minute trip to: "'lao Valley State Park"
You will get to be in a rain forest, be amazed by the tropics, and only spend a small time getting there and back.
4) If in the Lahaina area make sure you go to: Leilani's restaurant. Even the late lunch atmosphere was rockin' with super awesome fish tacos (what they are known for).
5) Even if you don't like fish, get the Mahi-Mahi fish tacos at a good restaurant. They won't have one bit of Wichita, Kansas fish smell/taste. They are super fresh, super clean, awesome food and you will be shocked that you like them. And fish lovers will LOVE them.
6) Can't beat Mama's Fishhouse, which is only about 15 minutes from the airport. So if you have a late flight back, kill time between your hotel room checkout and waiting on your airplane by going to Mama's Fishhouse for a killer last meal -- possibly the best one you will have in Maui.
7) The shopping in Lahaina isn't all what it's cracked up to be. Your mileage may vary, but we enjoyed Whaler's Village much more and won't go back to the shops at Lahaina.
8) If you plan on doing the bike ride down the volcano, stop by Walmart on the way in from the airport and pick up some cheap throw-away jackets, hoodies, warm clothes to wear at the top. No since on packing yours and bringing them from Wichita just to wear them once.
9) MAI TAI!
10) Get your rental car from Priceline. I was quoted $480ish per week when I went to Expedia and the other places. So I put in a bid of $28/day for a convertible Mustang which came to about $250 on priceline and it was accepted! Half the price.
11) DON'T get a Mustang -- they are uncomfortable. Rent an SUV instead -- sit higher in traffic, smoother ride, and more enjoyable when driving along the oceanside. We traded our Mustang up for an SUV and it was the best decision we made.
12) Alamo seems to have the best deals in the area as far as rental cars.
That's all I can think of for now.
You guys are going to have SO much fun!
Some quick tips:
1) Whatever your eating budget is, triple it. You can go to Cosco and stock up on supplies to cook in your own hotel room, but you won't save nearly as much money as you think. Since you aren't going to save that much money PAMPER yourself by eating out.
2) SUNSCREEN!
3) If you aren't there long, forget the trip to Hana -- it's awesome but you lose an entire day. Instead, if you are staying in Kaanapali or Lahaina just take the 45 minute trip to: "'lao Valley State Park"
You will get to be in a rain forest, be amazed by the tropics, and only spend a small time getting there and back.
4) If in the Lahaina area make sure you go to: Leilani's restaurant. Even the late lunch atmosphere was rockin' with super awesome fish tacos (what they are known for).
5) Even if you don't like fish, get the Mahi-Mahi fish tacos at a good restaurant. They won't have one bit of Wichita, Kansas fish smell/taste. They are super fresh, super clean, awesome food and you will be shocked that you like them. And fish lovers will LOVE them.
6) Can't beat Mama's Fishhouse, which is only about 15 minutes from the airport. So if you have a late flight back, kill time between your hotel room checkout and waiting on your airplane by going to Mama's Fishhouse for a killer last meal -- possibly the best one you will have in Maui.
7) The shopping in Lahaina isn't all what it's cracked up to be. Your mileage may vary, but we enjoyed Whaler's Village much more and won't go back to the shops at Lahaina.
8) If you plan on doing the bike ride down the volcano, stop by Walmart on the way in from the airport and pick up some cheap throw-away jackets, hoodies, warm clothes to wear at the top. No since on packing yours and bringing them from Wichita just to wear them once.
9) MAI TAI!
10) Get your rental car from Priceline. I was quoted $480ish per week when I went to Expedia and the other places. So I put in a bid of $28/day for a convertible Mustang which came to about $250 on priceline and it was accepted! Half the price.
11) DON'T get a Mustang -- they are uncomfortable. Rent an SUV instead -- sit higher in traffic, smoother ride, and more enjoyable when driving along the oceanside. We traded our Mustang up for an SUV and it was the best decision we made.
12) Alamo seems to have the best deals in the area as far as rental cars.
That's all I can think of for now.
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