"The injured travelers guide to Maui" Maui by Dabs

Maui Travel Guide: 1,799 reviews and 4,087 photos

When I planned to go to Maui several months ago I didn't know that I would be in a cast up to my knee. It wasn't quite the trip that I thought I'd be taking but thanks to my good friend Kat (keida84), her "sisters" Kris and Sally, I had a lovely time anyways and didn't sulk, well not too much!!!! And I got some summer reading in, a nice balcony with a beautiful view, a cool diet Mountain Dew and the 6th installment of Harry Potter (plus three less hefty books).

After the rain comes the rainbow

This was my 2nd trip to Maui, the 1st was in the mid 1990s when my husband and I found a fab fare on ATA and stayed in a beautiful condo in Kihei for something ridiculous like $79 per night. We did the top tourist activities on that trip, the road to Hana, sunrise on Haleakala, snorkeling at Molokini so I wasn't disappointed that we didn't/couldn't do them on this one.

Honolua Bay

Should you find yourself in Maui without having tripped over your big feet and ending up in a storm trooper boot, make the most of what Maui has to offer, the terrain goes from ocean to farmland to rainforest to waterfalls and volcanoes all within relatively few miles of each other. There's plenty to keep you busy here for a week, things we didn't do include the Road to Hana, Haleakala, snorkeling in Molokini, day trips to Molokai or Lanai.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful beaches, warm weather, spectacular natural sights
Cons:The most expensive of the islands
In a nutshell:Paradise!

Last visit to Maui: Jul 2007
Intro Updated Aug 2, 2007
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Reviews (24)

Kat (keida84) and Kris (Taz_Mocha) - Maui

Lahina-Banyan Tree Things to Do (10)

Upon 1st glance at the Banyan Tree, it looks like there are a 17 individual trees in the center of this square and then... more travel advice

Head to the beach Things to Do (10)

Very close to our condo there was a public beach, Ali'i Kahekili Nui Ahumanu Beach Park, where there is ample free... more travel advice

Snorkeling Sports & Outdoors (1)

I love to go snorkeling and while the boat tours are a nice way to spend the day, there are also ample opportunities to... more travel advice

Torch Lighting and Cliff Diving ceremony Things to Do (10)

Every evening at the Sheraton Maui in Kaanapali, there's a Torch Lighting and Cliff Diving ceremony that guests and non... more travel advice

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Shopping (2)
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Transportation (2)
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Comments (9)

Yaqui Dec 30, 2009 at 7:55 AM Report Abuse

What a trooper you are! I am glad you went any and had a good time. The Lahina-Banyan Tree looks amazing. Great tips! Thanks for sharing your travels!
terible22 Nov 7, 2008 at 12:48 PM Report Abuse

Paradise It Is!! You Have Some Wonderful Photos!!
toonsarah Aug 25, 2007 at 9:24 AM Report Abuse

Sounds a great trip even though you were carrying an injury :) Love the sound of the snorkeling cruise, the Torch Lighting ceremony (& tropical drinks of course) and naturally the winery ;)
sue_stone Aug 5, 2007 at 3:00 PM Report Abuse

Maui looks fabulous, as do those Macadamia pancakes!!
Jenniflower Aug 4, 2007 at 2:56 AM Report Abuse

Back now it is finished :) Superb page Kristi, make sme want to go there for sure!!! Plus you had such great company! Great tips all round. Thanks x
Bwana_Brown Aug 3, 2007 at 5:51 PM Report Abuse

Fantastic photos of your Maui expeditions! Your passion fruit drink interested me - my favourite tropical flavour. Great tip on the Banyan tree, I'm always impressed by them. That's a good idea on the condo too (we did that in Cancun)!
keida84 Aug 3, 2007 at 10:20 AM Report Abuse

LOL well the trip to Dairy Queen really did not count because Kris did not have any, just me & Sally, so it was only official if Kris had one. Sulky? You? Hahahahahahahahahahaha you are loved anyway ;-))
deecat Aug 2, 2007 at 7:33 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the "heads up about Maui. [08/02/07] It's been fun reading about your Maui adventure, and since I spent a month there, I can picture it all. Love the food tips.
Kaspian Aug 2, 2007 at 8:15 AM Report Abuse

Whoo-hoo!! A postcard! Thanks so much! One more and you're my all time #1 postcard giver. XX, E.