First time travellers looking for advice

My husband and I will be leaving for Maui at the end of July for our 10th wedding anniversary. Neither of us has ever been to Hawaii and we are overwhelmed by all the things people are telling us to do. We don%26#39;t want to pack our 9 days in Maui so full of activities that we don%26#39;t have time to enjoy ourselves. So we%26#39;re trying to pick some of the best things. We have a Luau (Old Lahaina) booked and are also planning on doing the Road to Hana. Anyone have any other advice on some ';must do'; things? And do we book in advance or when we get there?

First time travellers looking for advice

Go to hawaiiweb.com and look at the different beaches on Maui. You could go to a different one every day! It doesn%26#39;t cost a thing and no reservations are required. : )

I would recommend that you try snorkeling. You don%26#39;t really have to book a tour or cruise. Just go to Snorkel Bob%26#39;s, rent some gear, and ask where the good snorkel spots are. They will tell you what you need to know and give you basic instructions.

I%26#39;d recommend visiting the summit of Haleakala and seeing the crater so you can get a glimpse of the island%26#39;s volcanic origin. You can also see this if you go to La Perouse in South Maui and see the black lava fields. Some good snorkeling down thataways as well.

Not much that you really need to book in advance, unless there%26#39;s a particular restaurant or something that you really want to go to. If it were winter I%26#39;d say do a whale watch, but maybe next time.

First time travellers looking for advice

I think the Haleakala summit is something to consider.

We rented a Convertible and I think its the only way to go for seeing all of Maui!

#1 thing to do while in Maui ---- make lots of fanny prints in the sand;) (Or so I have been told) Seriously though, don%26#39;t overbook yourselves. I haven%26#39;t been to Maui yet, but our favorite thing to do on Oahu is to just drive around the island in our convertible and look for the most incredible beaches in which to totally act like lizards and soak up some rays.

I think snorkeling is a must. You don%26#39;t have to take a cruise, there are so many great beaches with easy access. My favorite is Ulua Beach in South Maui, great for people who are timid of the water, you don%26#39;t have to go far to see fish. My husband%26#39;s favorite is Ahihi Cove which is beautiful.

If you drive to Hana be sure to keep going all the way around, it%26#39;s gorgeous and you will miss alot if you turn around. When you end up at the winery, stop and get a bottle of wine!

Above all, don%26#39;t overbook yourself, take it day to day and relax.

First of all, you picked the best luau on the island, and the road to Hana is a must in my book. I have over 500 pics I had taken when I went to Oahu and Maui. I would be happy to send some to you. Hula is correct about the best snorkeling beaches. In my opinion the beach snorkeling was better than Molokini. Ulua was my favorite beach to snorkel. I just got back from Cozumel/Riviera Maya and I was disappointed by the snorkeling there compared to Hawaii. Another great place to go is Warren and Annabelle%26#39;s magic show in Lahaina. It was so funny I almost wet myself. That was a highlight of my trip to the islands. Book the magic show in advance. If you like turtles go to Turtle Town, which is a stop most snorkeling tours make on the way to Molokini. It was great swimming along side a giant green sea turtle. Take an underwater camera to catch the beautiful underwater life. If you do go to Hana stop off at some roadside stands and try some of the refreshments they have to offer. They actually make smoothies with fresh sugar cane. It%26#39;s very interesting to watch them grind a long cane into your smoothie. Shaved ice is another treat to try while on Maui, but try it with ice cream on the bottom. Whatever you do, have a great time. Hawaii is the most beautiful place to visit. My e-mail is mattassss@yahoo.com if you would like to see any pics.

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