Maui Travel Answers

Aloha nui.....d:o) Yes, i would abasolutely say that you should go to Molokini. I have been "in the water" all over the world, and i will say tht Molokini is one of my favorites. Always has been. I will say though, that I have experienced Molokini diving back when almost no one knew about it. If there is a deterrant now, it would be that there are likely far more people tht go there now, so the tranquility is not the same. Still, my Maui is no ka oi. (the best). Just because of the inquiry regarding Molokini, I will give you a bunch of things tht i have shared with others regarding Maui, and you will see that I did not leve Molokini out of it.....d:o) Use what you can and discard the rest. Maui no ka oi! ******************************************** Used to live there, in Lahaina for a number of years, and have been back fairly regular. Would choose Kaanapali hotel circle over Wailea in Kihei, mainly as Kaanapali is only three miles from Lahaina. However also due to the frequent sugarcane field dust that tends to blow over the Kihei area. Some folks do not notice it but having been there for as long as I have, it is noticable. There are also many condo properties to consider most on the stretch between Kaanapali and Napili. There is also a nice one right in Lahaina, where I usually stay when I return there. Here is a look: http://www.lahainashores.com/ Right next door is the 505 Front Street Shops, an outdoor mall area, and walk past that and you are on historic Front Street. Check out the Whaling Museum at the historic Pioneer Inn, down the street as well as the Whaling Ship at the pier. http://www.bestlahaina.com/history.php Many activities available ocean related, - or not. A tour/trip to the top of the mighty Haleakala Volcano which rises 10.000 feet from the ocean. May want to consider one of several bike trips from the top. You are driven to the top and then you bike all the way down the mountain. Here are two but there are others as well. http://www.mauidownhill.com/ http://www.bikemaui.com/ If you are up to it, catching the sunrise from the top of Haleakala is a special experience, but you need to get there before sunrise of course. A full day trip/tour to Hana is an absolute must. A windy road on the coast most of it high in the cliffs above the ocean and the beach land. Just look at these..... images.google.com/images?hl=... Here is Heavenly Hana in all its glory. Make sure to go a little further to the Seven Sacred Pools. http://www.hanamaui.com/ hawaiiweb.com/maui/html/site... destination360.com/north-ame... There are many other things to do on Maui, one would include a tour/trip to the Iao Needle, In Iao Nat'l State Park, where you can see the famous profile of John F Kennedy in the rock. gohawaii.com/maui/plan/thing... wurlington-bros.com/Museum/F... Do you fancy going horseback riding on Maui, - several ranches where you can do that. Hawaii is a rich cattle country, which most people are not aware of. Explore paniolo (cowboy) country on Maui. Here just two of many ranches that can make you a paniolo. http://www.mendesranch.com/index.htm http://www.makenastables.com/ Diving is spectacular on Maui, of which diving around the halfmoon island of Molokini is my favorite. Here is a look: images.google.com/images?hl=... Of course the nightlife on Maui is legendary. I could wax poetic on the wonders of my Maui, but once you do some reaserch you will find much more. I will leave you with this look at Maui no ka oi. (Maui is the best) paradisemaui.com/island_imag... Aloha nui loa.....d:o)

Diving is probably a different experience than snorkeling so I can't attest to how good it is or isn't. I haven't been to Molokini but only because my boyfriend had been a few times and said the snorkeling experience wasn't great. However, the snorkeling in Maui is fantastic. FYI, snorkeling on the north shore of Oahu near Haleiwa was phenomenal to our surprise! Enjoy your trip!

^^ wow thanks. very thorough. i'm reading it now. :) ^i'm fine with snorkeling. i don't dive and not about to start in hawaii. maybe some other place but not in hawaii (too expensive). thanks guys :)

Hey, there is plenty of snorkeling to be had on Maui as well, so you will definately not miss out. Have fun on my Maui.....d:o) Aloha nui

I personally think snorkeling at Molokini is overrated (been twice)........MUCH better variety and larger population of fish at several locations just offshore. The boat ride however, is quite plesant and gives you a different perspective of the island of Maui. If you go with this understanding, then yes, I'd say do it!

thanks guys. i heard the same thing-snorkeling in molokini is overrated. but i can't judge since i haven't been there.