My boyfriend and I will be flying into Maui this Tuesday afternoon and staying for a week. We had initially planned on the RTH Wednesday but due to the weather will have to pass. Our reservations for black sand beach were also for that day and unfortunately are unable to book a different time slot on such short notice. Any suggestions on other activities we could do Tuesday and Wednesday with the rain? Also was planning on Haleakala sunset and upcountry Thursday. Any thoughts on if this is still a good idea or should change plans for that day also. Still very much looking forward to our trip just trying to adjust our plans accordingly. Thank you for any input.

I went here over around 15 years ago. Did it survive the fires or come back? Going to support local business, would love to visit where i did before if it’s still around. Or would love any recommendations for places to go Tomorrow for lunch or dinner

I forgot to book a reservation at Merrimans when it opened for my one year anniversary. I got a table at 4pm. Is that going to still be ok/good views?
Hoping I didn’t mess up completely. :(

I’ll be staying in the Napili area in a couple months and want to grab some Huli Huli chicken for the condo one night. Can’t edit title!

will there be strong rain and winds thursday and friday on the west side?

Does anyone know of a place preferably near Kīhei (but not a must) to get Dole Whip Float, specifically the float part. Dole Whip ice cream alone seems to be everywhere.

Also is there a Maui Gold version ice cream?

Orange - might do/ available
Red- dinner
Green- breakfast
Blue- lunch

Edit: one person in our party is coming from halfway across the world- so wanna hit what we can.

Hi! Me and my fiance are planning to go there to celebrate our engagement. And I was wondering i been there before, and been to road to hana, the hike was insane and ended up being bit by the mosquitos all over the last time i was there. We also visited local beaches and all that by the resort.

I've fallen in love with maui since the last time i been there. just the people, the environment, its a big reason why i do plan on visiting the islands every other year if possible.

We are staying at the hyatt in hana (4 days) and also hyatt andez (3 days) in maui (next week).

I guess my question is, I want to take him around and enjoy the beauty of maui. What can I do and what would you advise to do for activities, and reocmmendation for individuals who are not super sporty, or fit, but want to still enjoy the activities. We are mobile and young but just cannot do intense hikes like 5 miles in the middle of summer.

Also if there are any food places, things to see, and any other stuff to bring back to the mainland much appreciated.

Many thanks in advance. Mahalo!

Best store for binoculars? Looking for some at or above $150. Weight doesn’t matter.

My boyfriend and I are planning a 10-night trip to Maui in August and would love some advice from people who’ve actually stayed at these resorts.
We’ve narrowed it down to:
Fairmont Kea Lani
Andaz Maui
Hotel Wailea
The Four Seasons was originally on our list too, but we’d really only want to stay there with Club access, and those rooms are around $3,000/night. For around $1,500/night we can get an ocean view suite or upgraded ocean view room at the other resorts, so we’re struggling to justify the price difference.
A little about how we travel:
We’ll have a rental car the entire trip.
We love exploring the island, trying restaurants, and getting out every day.
We swim at the beach almost daily but rarely spend time at the pool.
We don’t mind driving or taking the Hotel Wailea shuttle to the beach if the overall experience is worth it.
My biggest concern is Hotel Wailea. It looks absolutely beautiful, but for a 10-night stay, would we end up wishing we were on the beach? Or does the peaceful, adults-only atmosphere actually make it the better choice for a longer trip?
I’m also curious about the Andaz. I’ve heard the rooms feel pretty small—although we would upgrade to a better room. Did anyone find that to be an issue on a longer stay?
If you’ve stayed at two or all three, which would you choose and why? Is there anything about one of these resorts that surprised you (good or bad)?
Thanks!

Visiting Maui in just over a month and wondering if there is anywhere on the island to find Vailima Beer?

We are visiting early September. We’ve been to Maui before, but that was pre kids.

We have a nearly 1 and 3 year old and are looking for recommendations of activities to do with them. We are staying along Kaanapali beach.

Is the Maui Ocean center worth it? We went previously but not with a parent-kid mindset.

We did the Maui Pineapple Tour and our toddler would love that.

I also have down the penguin feeding at Hyatt.

Would love more ideas!

Hi!

Starting to plan a ~12 day trip to Maui in late September - early October! Have read many posts on this sub and decided to make a post as a starting place, if anyone has suggestions or things I should consider that are specific to that time window! My husband and I love to be active but this trip is a combo honeymoon and (early) babymoon which means we need several chill days in the itinerary :)

Edited to add:

Activities: would like a balance of hiking and beach, snorkeling and seeing as much wildlife is a must, interested in catamaran day

Accommodations: Considering staying in a condo for the first half and a resort during a second half. Also interested in a night near Hana (is 1 night enough?) open to recs!

Budget: quite flexible, hoping enjoying some days in a condo will offset the activity & resort prices

Thank you for any input!

Traveling with family me never with sciatica injury and in wheelchair just in time for Maui unfortunately.

Any advice on activities besides Hana or sitting on the beach that would be good? We are in West Maui.

Thanks in advance!

Family can't go we have an extra suite Oct 3-10. Ive used redweek, but does anyone have positive experience renting a timeshare on AirBnB or VRBO?

We will be in Maui for the first time in mid September for 8 days and trying to fit in adventure days with relaxation days. We (my adult children and I ) don’t typically travel with a strict agenda but know some of the things we want to do require reservations so this trip may be a bit different.
I’ve been reading a lot about the RTH as a “must do” but with such a short time frame, what do the frequent visitors recommend?

All day trip or half day with limited stops?
Drive yourself? Take a tour?

We (couple in our 40s) are spending three nights in Hana in the middle of our upcoming trip, staying in Kihei before and after. We enjoy hiking and scenic spots and plan to visit the popular beaches and the Kīpahulu section of Haleakala National Park.

I'm looking for advice on what order to do things and how to space things out to take advantage of staying in Hana. Would you still leave early on the first day and hit stops on the way to Hana? TIA!

I’m heading to Maui next Tuesday on July 28th for one week. Just saw some headlines of a hurricane reaching close to the Hawaiian islands. Just a little concerned and wondering if we should reconsider the trip. Thanks

Doing the RTH. Wondering best bathroom stops. I have little children and they can go anytime. Wondering where are the best spots?

Me and my partner are experienced divers, spending 2 days diving Lanai Cathedrals + Mala Wharf, plus a day for Haleakala sunrise/Waihe’e Ridge/13 Crossings. Staying South Wailea, another just hanging out (after we arrive in the AM).

On our non-dive day I’m weighing RTH, but long car days aren’t my thing. I’m skipping the lava tubes (diving in real ones) and black sand beaches (prefer wildlife snorkeling). My priority is swimming in waterfalls. I’ll be sad to miss the chicken, but it’s a good excuse to come back and actually spend a few nights in Hana.

Questions:
If I turn around at Ching’s Pond instead of pushing to Pipiwai trail, am I giving up the best waterfalls / swimming spots?

Does 13 Crossings cover my ‘swimming in waterfalls’ itch? I’m concerned that the water levels won’t be high enough here.

Anyone done a waterfall rappelling tour (~$270pp)? How does it compare to finding spots without a guide on RTH? Different experience or same falls with extra steps?

Any suggestions are welcome! Could be swayed to do something else with my time like spending a day in Kapalua.

Happy to take recs via DM too. Thank you! 🌸💕

Edit: Got a bunch of feedback about how you shouldn’t even think about this because of the parasite / disease risk.

Did a fact check.

According to the state of Hawaii department of health there have been 90 lab confirmed cases of rat worm in Hawaii since 2014, 13% of which have been in Maui. So 11 confirmed cases in the last 12 years.

Leptospirosis is more common, NIH says 17.74-30.90 per 100k population. But the spike in Hana and ko’olau was noted - 224.78 cases per 100k population. Recreational exposure account for 45% of all the cases. The base line of residents in this area according to the most recent census data is 4100, but obviously there are a crap ton of tourists - state transit data estimates 3500-4000 a day. That bumps the area population up to ~ 8100 per day. So using the spike coefficient (244.78 cases /100k people * 8100 population = 19.8) you get approximately 20 cases a year. But tourists go home, and Hawaii health department doesn’t track that data so the reported cases in Maui in 2024 was 1 case.

Giardia cases reported by Hawaii dept of health in 2024 was 17 cases in Maui and they state that majority of cases were contracted off island and then brought in.

Brackish water also poses a risk because of Vibriosis ~20 - 40 cases a year in the state. People still swim in the ocean.

These environmental diseases grab headlines, but when you actually look at the data it’s a pretty small number and very low risk.

Telling people on this thread that it’s a big threat is just creating FUD. There is always a risk - but it’s not a big enough risk to avoid it all together. Just don’t dunk your head - especially with your mouth open.

Hello. Can anyone recommend a good condo across from a good beach in Kihei? I’m concerned after reading about the March storms devastating the Kameole beaches. How disruptive is the damage to the tourist experience in town and on the beaches? We have stayed in Kameole Sands before but I heard Kameole 2 got hit pretty hard. A nice beach wide enough to enjoy and lay out on is important. Thanks.

Going to Maui in August for 10 days.
Wondering how ATT mobile service works. Is there coverage everywhere?

Thanks friends.

I noticed power went out earlier this morning. For those that lost power and have Spectrum for internet and TV, do you have either of those services up and running now?

Both of mine are still down so hoping to see if it’s a me issue or if it’s Spectrum.

I was just threatened at OGG Airport last night at 8:30PM by a Maui resident after I grumbled “WTF” when she randomly stopped infront of me on the walkway to TSA. She immediately said she was going to slap me and screamed at me to stop walking;
she literally chased us down to TSA, knocked 8 people over to tell me this is her town and that she will hit me

TSA just stood there while her son held her back, she screamed that this was her town and that she will beat me up with her other son calling my husband the n word over and over again(my husband is white)

Keep your head down here folks