Maui - Days 3-7

We took our time arriving to the condo so as not to miss anything along the way.

Kihei is smack dab in the middle of the long stretch of beach on Maui. We loved the location because it was close to either Wailea, Lahaina, and Ka'apalua.

There is a Costco, Walmart, and liquor store on the way out of the airport. Stop and shop. Take advantage of kitchen facilities if you have them. Purchasing some of your own food and certainly liquor and mixers is a great idea.

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Keeping freebie maps and brochures in the vehicle is also helpful. Pick them up at the airports.

Take advantage of your "member/guest" get togethers at the resorts/condos. This is a great way to learn about the area and get insight as to what is offered, especially if it's your first time at a vacation spot!!

These people do this for a living. Why spend your own valuable time trying to figure out what might be good when they not only give you ideas, they can make reservations if you need them!!

We almost always take advantage of these informative gatherings. You meet some great people and also garner ideas from repeat visitors.

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There were beach toys, floats, and a beach umbrella in the closet. That was a nice surprise, and we used them on our day at the beach!!

My first view of the sunset made me realize how the condo got its name. Sunsets were dramatic and very beautiful.

The Maui Sunset sits a few yards from the beach, but don't be fooled--it's not swimmable. It is lovely none the less and we would stay there again.

The central location was a big plus for us "first timers". Everything was close, so we had no trouble getting wherever we wanted to go from the Maui Sunset.

• Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
• Activities: Good
• Amenities: Good
• Unit Satisfaction: Good
• Family Friendliness: Good
• Service: Good

They also make a mean margarita! The music is from the movie and it was an enjoyable experience.

If you are going to splurge, this is a highly recommended place to do it at!

The men and women who did the programs of music, dance, and storytelling were young, beautiful, and serious about their ability to share their Hawaiian heritage.

The food was varied, hot, and very tasty (except poi really does look and taste like paste). You were invited to drink as much or as little as you wanted. One price included food, drink, and entertainment. This was a wonderful evening, one of our most memorable dinners on our 16-day trip.

The clear blue waters off Molokini are great for viewing the fish and coral. We had a great sail out to the crater and about 30-45 minutes to snorkel. Food and drinks were available too.

We sailed back while a dolphin followed us and crested the waves in front of the cat.

Caution - Paragon (as most catamarans do) has trampoline like netting that is very slippery when wet! When you are returning from a great snorkel morning at a 25 knot clip, make sure to hold onto your drink--and the railing!

Paragon is one of the tours that I highly recommend. The captain and his crew are friendly, knowledgeable, and they love what they do.