posted on Jul, 16 2008 @ 01:05 PM
We spent 3 weeks on Maui in your area and discovered some nice places. I can suggest some things to do and then you can perhaps decide about what you
like. For less developed beaches, check out the beaches north of Kaanapa: Kapalua is nice and is the next cove over. The next 2 coves north are more
primitive. Paia near the airport is a great place to go watch surfers and kite surfers. Upcountry is very interesting if you decide to go up the
volcano, (sunrise is beauriful, wear warm clothing, bring a blanket), Haleakela, companies offer group bike rides down from the volcano. There is a
fence made from surfboards and windsurfing boards in Haiku. A helicopter ride is really cool, we went with Blue Hawaiian. Hana is a beautiful drive
as well. If you don't want to spend a day driving to Hana and back, you can drive around the north side of the island, one way road with cliffs,
scary if you are not accustomed to drop-offs, beautiful views, not much for waterfalls tho. From Lahaina you can go out on an America's Cup
sailboat, the afternoon sail has more wind. Don't try and find the "Aquarium" to snorkel. The area is now closed off due to overuse, beside you
don't want to trespass on Hawaiian cultural grounds. Try surfing! Watch for turtles, lots to see. Snorkel if you are up for that. We rented a
car from Maui Cruisers, cool place that only rents older Nissan Sentras, makes you look more local for leaving your car. Don't leave anything
important to you in your car. Locals are friendly, food is good, there is a Safeway grocery store in Lahaina. Maui Tacos, good fast food...Aloha.