Maui Journals

Wedding in Maui

A May 2004 trip to Maui by pstiltner

Quote: We went to Maui for our friend's wedding and made a vacation out of it.

Wedding in Maui

Overview

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Must snorkel on the north side of the island at the reserve area. It is beautiful, and there is no cost!!! There are plenty of places to rent snorkel gear for very reasonable prices. If you can, try a surfing class. We had so much fun, and it was easier than we thought it would be. A lot of it depends on the waves though, so you probably want to take a morning class. The Road to Hana is a must see!! Pack snacks as well. I think adults would enjoy it more than kids. It is an all day trip, and not many places to buy snack or food. We did drive all the way around the island, even though many people will tell you not to. The road past the Pools of Oheo are unpaved, and are wide ...Read More
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Best Things Nearby:There are wonderful snorkeling spots all around with public access. You must snorkel in the reserve area on the north side. We got to swim close to a sea turtle! There were also silver fish that would swim up to you. We are guessing that people feed them, and they are not scared of humans. Go snorkeling before the late afternoon when the tide comes in, otherwise you won't enjoy yourself. There are also reasonably priced shops all around to rent snorkel gear from. Don't eat at the pizza place in the shopping center across from the resort. It was horrible!Best Things About the Resort:The room we had was outdated. There are people who actually live ...Read More

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on August 20, 2004

Aston at Papakea Resort
Lahaina
Maui, Hawaii

Mama's Fish House

Restaurant

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This was one of the best dinners we have ever had!!! The restaurant is set right on the beach, and has a beautiful ocean view. If you're not staying at their hotel, they do offer valet parking. The atmosphere is relaxed and classy, but casual at the same time. The staff were always available to assist us with any requests we had. We waited about 20 minutes to be seated, but we were told that it is always best to make a reservation. While we waited in the bar area, we looked at all of the pictures of the famous celebrities that have dined at Mama's Fish House, and that was fun. We ordered some cocktails while we waited, and there were so many fun drinks to choose from. The drinks definitel...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on August 20, 2004

Mama's Fish House
799 Poho Place
Maui, Hawaii 96779
(808) 579-8488

Aston at Papakea Resort

Hotel | "Snorkeling"

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Book online for the internet discount! They did a great job overall. They had a continental breakfast and bbq lunch for us. Unfortunately due to the tradewinds, we never made it to Molokini. We were disappointed, but it wasn't the company's fault. They did take us to some other spots for snorkeling, and we still had a good time. This company is very popular, so you will definitely want to book before you go!

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on August 20, 2004

Aston at Papakea Resort
Lahaina
Maui, Hawaii

Oheo Gulch

Attraction | "Pools at Oheo"

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The sight of and around the pools is spectacular. We went on a rainy day, so we weren't able to swim in the pools. The view was beautiful anyhow. The surrounding area was lush green with some moisture in the air, and it felt very tropical. We highly recommend going! We were charged a park fee, so be sure to take some cash with you. Pack snacks or a lunch because there are plenty of areas to make have a picnic. The staff was very friendly as well. We recommend leaving in the early morning, probably before 9:00am. A lot of local people recommended we leave at 6:00am, but there really isn't that big of a rush. Take your camera too. There are plenty of great spots for some beautiful pictures wa...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on August 20, 2004

Oheo Gulch
At the end of the Hana Highway
Hana, Hawaii 96713
No phone available

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This was a nice morning trip for us. The park was pretty, and wasn't busy at all. It took us 20 minutes to walk around it all.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on August 20, 2004

Iao Valley State Park
Iao Valley Road
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
No phone available

Lahaina Historic District

Attraction | "Shopping in Lahaina"

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There are so many places to shop. Check out David & Goliath's!!! After walking through Lahaina a few times, everything starts to look the same. The ABC stores are the way to go!! The jewelry was overpriced in all the shops we went into. While we had fun looking, we didn't see anything we couldn't live without or couldn't get back home.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on August 20, 2004

Lahaina Historic District
West Side of the Island
Lahaina, Hawaii 96761