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Weekend Getaway on the Island of Maui, Hawaii

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A January 2007 trip to Maui by reddove113

Rubys Diner, front view of restaurant Photo - Rubys Diner, Maui, Hawaii More Photos
Quote: A quick weekend getaway to the island of Maui, Hawaii, with lots jam-packed into it. Flight/rental car/exclusive hotel/sights.

Marriott Wailea Beach Resort & Spa

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Hotel | "Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa"

Wailea Beach Resort & Spa Marriott Signage Photo - Marriott Wailea Beach Resort & Spa, Maui, Hawaii
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The Wailea Beach Marriott is located along Kihei Road/Highway 31 along the southwest side of the island. Drive through the towns of Kahului (where the airport is) and Kihei. Wailea is immediately after Kihei. When arriving at the airport, it's almost a straight shot south. It is very easy to find, regardless of day or night arrival.The Wailea Beach Marriott is located immediately next to the Shops of Wailea, which is where you may find some celebrities shopping. Shops include Fendi, Gucci, and other luxury item venues. Golf courses abound on the "island side" of Kihei Road, across from the hotels, and all hotels are beachside with easy sand access.Parking at the Wailea Beach Marriott i...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 29, 2007

Marriott Wailea Beach Resort & Spa
3700 Wailea Alanui
Maui, Hawaii
(808) 879-1922

Hula Moons

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Restaurant | "Hula Moon Restaurant, Wailea Beach Marriott"

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Being hotel guests, we qualified for 10% off the total bill by showing our "hotel pass".My husband and I arrived at 8:30pm on a Saturday night. Plenty of room was available and we were quickly shown a balcony table for two which overlooked the tiki torch and lantern lit multi-pool and Jacuzzi stone and tile areas below. Multiple palm trees swayed in the breeze and though you couldn't see the ocean for the darkness, you could hear the waves crashing on the shore.Our hostess, busboy, and waitress were very friendly and professional and checked on us often to make sure things were fine. Our water glasses never went below 3/4's full without being refilled.An appetizer menu was pres...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on January 29, 2007

Hula Moons
3700 Wailea Alanui
Kihei, Hawaii 96753
+1 808 874 7981

Charley's

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Restaurant

Charley's Restaurant and Bar Photo - Charley's, Maui, Hawaii
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This restaurant is on the "Road to Hana" along the Hana Highway in the town of Paia. The town is approximately 7 miles west of the airport (town of Kahului). The restaurant is located on the south (right) side of the road and is just a few blocks from the far edge of town. There is no parking lot, only streetside parking.Charley's is both a restaurant and bar, separated nicely into family areas and bar area. Wooden table and chairs are packed in nicely and service is fast and friendly. Wood beams across the ceiling, big windows letting in lots of light, carpet throughout, and a bustling kitchen. Souvenir T-shirts are available.The menu has a lot on it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 29, 2007

Charley's
142 Hana Highway
Paia, Hawaii 96779
+1 808 579 9453

Ruby's Diner

Restaurant

Ruby's Diner, front view of restaurant Photo - Ruby's Diner, Maui, Hawaii
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An American diner with awesome food and even better milkshakes. 1950s style with red and white and airplane motif. Burgers, chili fries, onion rings, ice cream and apple pie, club sandwiches, chicken pot pie, fried shrimp dinners and milkshakes, ice cream sundaes and more!

Sandwiches run between $6 and $10, dinners are between $10 and $14. Milkshakes are between $3 and $4. Portions are big.

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, 7 days a week.

Located along the outside border of the Maui Mall. Parking is abundant.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 29, 2007

Ruby's Diner
275 Kaahumanu Avenue #1G03
Maui, Hawaii 96732
(808) 248-7829

Road to Hana

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Attraction | "The Road to Hana"

Fruit Stand Photo - Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii
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Hairpin turns with abounding rock cliffs on one side and straight down cliffsides on the other. Parts of the Hana Highway are one lane and all bridges are one lane with traffic yielding to the other. This is the Road to Hana. It's soooo worth it!Most of the road hugs the coastline but is hundreds of feet up along the sides of mountains and cliffs. If you drove straight to Hana, it would take about 2 hours, but then you'd miss all that's along the way. The town of Hana is not your main destination, it's enjoying all what you can find and see along the way.It was built in 1927 and has been maintained nicely through the years. We drove over brand-new asphalt for miles. You'll find over 60...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 29, 2007

Road to Hana
Hana Highway
Maui, Hawaii

Waianapanapa/Wai'anapanapa State Park

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Attraction | "Black Sand Beach in Wai'anapanapa State Park"

Waianapanapa State Park's Black Sand Beach Photo - Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii
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Inside Wai'anapanapa State Park lies a black sand beach open to the public. Park in paved parking lots. There is a ranger station. A pay phone is available. Garbage bins and recycling bins are available. Port-a-potties and campsites or cabins are available. Camping is with prior received permit only.The black sand beach is not wheelchair accessible. Those with problems walking up and down stairs will have difficulty. It begins with a steep paved walkway to the stairs. There are only a few handrails.The sand is coarse and the beach abounds with larger black, smooth, round stones becoming smaller stones, becoming pebbles, and then becoming sand type granules. The beach is surroun...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 29, 2007

Waianapanapa/Wai'anapanapa State Park
Highway 360
Hana, Hawaii

Maui Classic Charters

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Attraction | "Four Winds II Catamaran: SNUBA, snorkeling, whales"

Four Winds II catamaran signage Photo - Maui Classic Charters, Maui, Hawaii
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Board the catamaran named Four Winds II for a 4-hour morning or afternoon cruise to Molokini Crater and/or Coral Gardens for humpback whale-watching (in season from December to April), green sea turtle-watching, and snorkeling, with breakfast or lunch at an extra $6 cost.The boat is amply staffed with friendly and knowledgable staff. Besides the captain, there is a SNUBA instructor and guide, a bartender/food server, and a photographer/videographer, among other staff members.Snorkels and face masks are included in the cost. Sodas, wine, and beer are included in the cost. We didn't have the breakfast so I can't tell you what's offered but the $6 lunch offers a choice of a freshly grille...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 29, 2007

Maui Classic Charters

Maui, Hawaii

Waianapanapa/Wai'anapanapa State Park

Attraction | "Wai'anapanapa State Park"

Legend of Wai'anapanapa Caves signage Photo - Waianapanapa/Wai'anapanapa State Park, Hana, Hawaii
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The Wai'anapanapa State Park is a great stop along the Road to Hana. It is approximately three miles from the town of Hana on the island of Maui, Hawaii.

Tent camping and cabin camping are available by previous permit only. There is a ranger station, port-a-potties, an outside pay phone and garbage/recycling bins. The parking lot is paved asphalt and can hold roughly 100 vehicles.

Inside the park and not to miss is the black sand beach, the lava tubes, the caves and the ancient burial site cemetery.

You can easily spend an hour and a half and see everything, taking some great photos and walking some nice small hikes.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 29, 2007

Waianapanapa/Wai'anapanapa State Park
Highway 360
Hana, Hawaii