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Maui Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Snorkel with rainbow-colored fish in a submerged volcanic crater at Molokini.
  • View the eerie craters at the summit of Mount Haleakala, a dormant volcano.
  • Learn to surf the waves and the wind.
  • Stroll and swim gorgeous beaches like Wailea.
  • Take a submarine to get a diver's-eye view of sea life without getting wet.

Family Overview: Maui, Hawaii

By Candyce H. Stapen
Maui is popular with first-time visitors to Hawaii, especially families with 'tweens and teens, for its wealth of things to see and do, from bombing bike descents down a volcano to snorkeling with schools of rainbow-colored fish. The major resort regions are Kihei/Wailea/Makena, Kaanapali, and north to Kapalua, plus the harder-to-reach Hana on the island's far eastern tip. Read More

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Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa

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3850 Wailea Alanui
Wailea Makena, HI 96753 Map

Distance: 14.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

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3900 Wailea Alanui
Wailea, HI 96753 Map

Distance: 14.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa

200 Nohea Kai Drive
Lahaina, HI 96761 Map

Distance: 14.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Air Maui Helicopter Tours

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1 Kahului Heliport, Hangar 110
Kahului, Hawaii 96732

Distance: 1.0 mi. (from destination center)
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Haleakala National Park

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End of Haleakala Highway
Haleakala, Hawaii 96768

Distance: 24.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: There are a never-ending variety of natural wonders in this enormous park, including the eerie... Read More
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Maui Ocean Center

Maalaea Harbor Village, (the triangle between Honoapiilani Hwy and Maalaea Rd)
192 Maalaea Rd
Maalaea, Hawaii

Distance: 7.3 mi. (from destination center)

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This 5-acre facility houses the largest aquarium in Hawaii and features one of Hawaii's... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Maui

Distance (mi.)
Maui Kahului Airport 2.4 map
Kona/Big Island Keahole Airport 86.0 map
Honolulu/Oahu International Airport 99.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Maui

Distance (mi.)
Hoolehua Molokai Airport 33.1 map
Hilo/Big Island Hilo International Airport 123.0 map

Flight Deals to Maui

Originating From
Honolulu (HNL) to Maui (OGG) $103
Portland, OR (PDX) to Maui (OGG) $346
Seattle (SEA) to Maui (OGG) $400
San Francisco (SFO) to Maui (OGG) $480
Phoenix (PHX) to Maui (OGG) $483

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Maui Vacation Rentals

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Stunning Condo Facing Ocean & 5.5 miles of White Sand Beaches

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Phone, Restaurant, Sauna, Sundeck, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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My Waii Beach Cottage

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Breakfast Bar, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishes, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Outdoor Shower, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in KIHEI, HI

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Dishwasher, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Outdoor Shower, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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