February 24, 2013
Basking in the sun on pristine beaches, among lush vegetation, along the crystal-clear, diamond-sparkling sea describes a typical day in the tropical paradise of Maui. In addition to relaxation and sun bathing, the island offers plenty of other activities for young families. Planning to celebrate a Hawaiian birthday vacation? Take a break from shopping for ...
August 30, 2011
If you think summer is ending, think again. Hawaii offers year-round family getaways with gorgeous beaches, balmy weather and a leisurely pace. The island of Maui is known for its beaches, stunning Haleakala Crater, lush Hana rainforest, and fantastic recreation from scuba diving and snorkeling, water sports, boat tours and cruises, eco adventures, to a ...
March 1, 2011
The Hawaiian island of Maui has many beautiful resort communities, plush hotels with elegant pools and luxurious hotel suites. For some families, the inclusive resort experience is so intoxicating and so much fun that you never want to leave your hotel. We’ve been there and done that, too. Maui has so much to offer besides ...
February 26, 2011
We love all the Hawaiian islands, and it’s hard to pick a favorite for our family to explore. But it’s relatively easy to find favorite adventures and fun times to share with other families on each of the islands. Maui is both lush and green, and peaceful and a tourist destination of resorts and condos. ...
February 26, 2011
The best known driving excursion on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Maui is of course Hana Highway. With its waterfalls and roadside fruit stands and the sleepy village of Hana town offering beaches that are red, black, and white sand, it is of course a twisting, turning stunner of a drive. Highway 30 is less ...
December 12, 2010
“Upcountry” as Maui residents refer to the least tourist-traveled section of the island of Maui, is a different world from the tourist beaches at Kaanapali or Wailea, and different, too, from the rain-rich greenery on the Highway to Hana. Here you’ll find cowboys and farmers, crafts stores, galleries, and fresh produce you’ll wish you could ...
December 12, 2010
Southern Maui is a delightful tourist destination in the dry part of the island. It’s scenery is very different from the lush green dampness of Hana. Easy to access from the airport, with beautiful beaches and fantastic views of Lanai and Molokini crater – great for snorkeling trips – there are many wonderful resorts to ...
December 12, 2010
I’ll start out with this caveat: if you have a child who gets easily car sick, this twisting, scenic Maui road may not be for you; but the keyword is “easily”. The road may have plenty of twists and turns, but they are gentle, and you’ll be going slowly. You’ll also be making plenty of ...
December 8, 2010
There are so many wonderful things about Hawaii and the island of Maui in particular, that families can easily spend ten vacations on any one island and still be eager to come back for more. Maui has diverse climates – the green, wet Hana area with its wonderful to explore switch back highway; the dry ...
August 14, 2010
Maui Wedding Vacation in Lahaina – Day 7 The wedding and dinner reception took place outdoors in a scenic setting at the Maui Sheraton Resort and Spa called Ocean Lawn. This was the last full day of our Hawaiian vacation. My wife, Christian (our 10 month old son), and I walked over to the Sheraton a ...
