Maui - Tell me about it

[shootingstar]

We went to Maui during first 2 wks. in January which coincided with the return of the whales with their babies. They hang outside of Lahaini beachfront area.

We went on a 2.5 hr. whalewatching trip. Tons of whales...

Best time. It was a great deal. Weather is fine and hot.....but not as hot as later on in the months onward where it can get much drier inland.

I think in early FEb. or end of Jan. there is also some sort of festival..I can't remember if it's whale or outrigger races which draws teams from the south Pacific.

[hulagirl]

I live on Oahu and Maui is my least favorite of the isles. It's just a spread out Waikiki with some hidden gems. Of course YMMV.

Husband (born and raised on Oahu) and I (Chicago girl) prefer/love/adore Volcano on the Big Island, Kokee on Kauai and Lanai City on Lanai. The only reason we go to Maui is for hiking/camping inside Haleakala or the bike/run to Hana from Kahaluhi airport.

It's all a matter of what you want to do though. Since we live on Oahu, we seek out the cool, quiet and removed parts of the Hawaiian Islands. Others want more "touristy" stuff to do and that't totally fine. But if you want something more removed and not trying to sell you something every 3 seconds, check out the 3 things I mentioned above.

Aloha!

denise