Maui for first timers
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Maui for first timers
Amy Posey
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Maui has a lot on offer for first timers. To me, Maui is more of a "resort" based island, is very family friendly, has some great, unique activities and it's own take on Hawaiian cuisine. Don't forget the banana bread! You could easily spend a week exploring.
I think of Maui from a geographical standpoint and there are 4 key areas to explore: Kaanapali in the north west, Kihei in the south west, Hana in the north east, and Kahului/Haleakala in the middle. The first two are more centralized with hotels/places to stay and the other 2 are easy day trips. 4-5 days is ideal for exploring Maui for the first time!
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Kaanapali
A great place to make a "home base" for your trip to Maui, there's one of the best beaches in the world (it's namesake), great restaurants, and a few other beaches to explore in the area. Head to Leoda's before you even go to your hotel. It's my #1 pick.
Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop
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Do not leave Maui without getting one of these pies. Coconut, Choco Mac, Lilikoi are all amazing.
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Merriman's Kapalua
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Great for a special night out, especially the prix fixe menu. A nice selection of local food in a great location.
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Kaanapali Beach
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Always voted one of the best beaches in the world, Kaanapali has a huge stretch of white sand and mellow waves. In Jan/Feb the whales come for a visit.
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Amy Posey
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California-based traveler focused on short attention span travel. My guides provide info on how to make the most of a short trip and find the best eats (usually healthy/veg!) in town.
I've spent the last 22 years traveling, living, and working overseas and love experiencing the very best a place has to offer even if I don't have a lot of time. My guides focus on 2-4 day trips in a place. I tend to get out into nature🌲, check out great restaurants 🍽️, and find great coffee ☕️.
📍Currently: San Jose, CA
🇵🇹 Soon: Albufeira, Portugal
🌎 visited 80+ countries
🏃🏼♀️ fast break expert
🏔 mountaineer & paragliding enthusiast
🌱 plant forward + foodie
☕️ coffee lover
✈️ married to an airline pilot, so I live that #nonrev life
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