We will be in Maui Dec 4th - 12th. We have a book that we are getting ideas for places to visit. The book is "Maui Revealed 5th edition".

 

Azeka's is no longer around. I just ate at Sam Sato's a few weeks ago. Good stuff.

I gotta get you over here Diego. Maui has changed a lot since the 90s.

 

stay in kihei. more walkable - rent 4wd wrangler 160 bucks for the week - buy r2h cd at abc store - start at 6am drive to hana - listen to cd. hit up all the places - hit up bruddahs bbq in hana best food on island esp from taco truck - get aunt sandys banana bread at kaenae penisula BOMB. - drive all the way past hana to kaupo - all around the island frigggin blast 4wheelin make sure its light out - skip mamas fish house overhyped food 50 dollar entree- hit up moose mcgillycuddys for dinner and happy hour wow cheap drinks and good portions. - best best snorkel kapalua beach and makena beach - kiheis coconut fish cafe best fish taco on island but lacks atmosphere. i stayed in lahaina toofroo froo. after chillin. in kihei though atmosphere way better more locals.

 

Forgot where I stayed the last time since I go to Maui once in a while with the wife. But we stayed at a hotel that had rooms more like a apartment with full kitchen, living room, and seperate master bedroom and bath. Was way better than staying in a $600-$1000 hotel room.

That way, you can still visit the spas and enjoy the beach and still save money. was like being away from home, but still living at home....

 

the whole island... you cant go wrong!!! south in general/makena beach is my fav spot if i had to pick.. paia is also a really cool town to visit on the north shore, oh and eskimo candy is the best fish and chips you will ever have(in kihei), and you'll even spot the occasional scoob have fun

 

Haha, way too much activities since my wife is 6 months pregnant...lol

 

Go to the Alii Lavendar farm in Kula and after you're done, go to the Kula Country farms and look at their pumpkin patch and the giant pumpkin.

 

We were just talking about that yesterday too. My wife is going to look into that as well. No matter what we do, I'm sure it will be a fun and relaxing weekend......with no kids! Yay! Thanks Ed for all your recommendations. I'd be happy to return the favor when you travel back to Oahu.

 

It feels like fall here in Kula. Morning temps in the low 50s and the sun sets earlier.

 

I love cool weather. I think we're planning to hit up Haleakala for sunrise so I better not forget my jacket! Then I think we're heading to Sam Sato's for some breakfast after.

Hey Ed, how's The Lahaina Grill? We're headed to Lahaina to cruise around town and have dinner on Friday. I read that they were voted best Maui restaurant for 19 years in a row or something? Gotta be doing something right, huh?

 

Never ate at Lahaina grill, but Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mack fame has a new restaurant on front street. My buddy said it's nice and the food is good.

 

I'm at the westin right now and love it!!! Amazing pools and great service! As for places to eat I was told to go to momm's fish house and it was AMAZIN, you can also eat at tropica, Maui fish and pasta!

 

Glad you guys are having a good time. My wife and I had a nice weekend at the Grand Wailea. Excellent customer service and the pool there was amazing as well. We tried Lahaina Grill for dinner on Friday and it was a really nice time. The service was great, the food was very good, and the owner even came around to every single table to greet and thank the customers. We own a body shop here in Hawaii and I can fully appreciate good customer service. If you have a chance and are in Lahaina, check it out. Enjoy the rest of your stay in the Islands

 

7am flight to Maui in the morning. Going to be awesome.

 

don't forget to get some opakapaka (FRESH, NOT FROZEN, THEY HAVE BOTH) fish n chips over at eskimo candy in kihei! hits the spot for lunch after a morning stand up paddle session!