Maui Hawaii Travel Guide 2024 | 9 Tips for THE BEST Maui Vacation

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Tip #10 for traveling to Maui: We heard this often from local residents. Refrain from asking your servers, your bell men, or anyone you interact with about the fires, if they lost a home, or a loved one. Assume everyone you interact with on West Maui, and all of Maui, were affected. As you are headed to Maui, start with our FREE Maui Travel Guide: thehawaiivacationguide.com/maui-travel-guide/

[@mat13174]

Good advice 👍

[@kmontagna1]

Thank you!

[@andymckane7271]

Excellent video! I'm a Molokai resident who spent three nights early this week at the Sheraton in Ka'anapali. All of us who love Maui and love Hawaii need to do all we can to help Maui recover from last year's Lahaina fires. Thank you for being such fabulous cheerleaders for our beloved Maui! Andy McKane, 23 February 2024, Maunaloa, Hawaii.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for the comment Andy. We appreciate that from a Molokai resident.

[@productreviewspecialist]

Awesome video guys, we appreciate all the support and awareness you bring for folks to visit. All (4) local commercial shopping centers I use to manage in Lahaina are burned down, gone, but not our aloha spirit. Our small businesses definitly need all the help we can get from tourists to inject capital in our society that is slowly but surely rebuilding; our families depend on it. Your video makes me want to visit Maui and I live here. Aloha and Maui No Ka Oi.

[@rogeranderson8763]

My wife's sister used to live on Moui....their first house burned in the Lanina fire. Me, I sailed there once from San Diego on my schooner and spend a month in the roadstead and two months in the harbor....a rare acheivement in the 70's as a cruising boat was only allowed a month per year on any particular island. So I got December in '75 and Janurary in '76. Everything I enjoyed about Lahina Town burned to the ground....except the Banyon tree. I used to be a fireman.....the first fire that threatened Lahina was extinguished...but the officers did not post a fire watch, returned to the station and the Town is history. Shamefull. -Veteran '66-68

[@jmathco]

I'm so happy that I found your channel! I can't tell you how much much I appreciate the geography lessons/maps in your videos! That's the way my brains operates when I'm planning a vacation so your videos hit the mark!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for the comment! I'm glad the maps help. I'm the same way, I need to know how I"m oriented and where things are located.

[@Seek_Him]

Yes, But I'm still overwhelmed, I knew nothing about Hawaii & just booked in Kauai. I'm thinking I should have picked Maui 😢 a bigger island with more to do....

[@maribelsanchez7726]

I’m so happy you guys made this video I’m going to Maui next month!!!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

that is great to hear! Have a lovely trip to Maui.

[@zaundrabutler8215]

You guys are the best! Using the Wayfinder guide to plan our Maui trip in April!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for grabbing the itinerary!! Have a wonderful trip in April.

[@josephr2766]

So happy I found your channel. Starting to plan our 25th anniversary and we want to go to Hawaii.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

I'm glad you found us too! Explore our website for more info: thehawaiivacationguide.com/maui-travel-guide/

[@she_goes_simply]

Thank you so much for the insight! We are going next month and I'm thrilled to learn that February is prime Whale Season. I can't wait!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Enjoy the whale watching! It’s our favorite season on Maui.

[@Magoots521]

We just booked the sailing canoe for our honeymoon in October, thanks for the info!!!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Have a great trip out with Sage and crew!

[@Magoots521]

Hey just an fyi they actually ended up scamming us and we just had to report them with our bank! They canceled our trip the morning of saying their rig got vandalized the night before so they said they would refund us and then they never did and stopped reaponding to calls and texts​@TheHawaiiVacationGuide

[@stewartwolfe]

Excellent video! Love how you break it all down! Thanks

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@annenorthman8154]

I love watching your videos. You both are always so sunny and full of great information. I purchased several of your Itinerary Guides and plan to put the Maui one to use this April. The others will have to wait till another trip, unfortunately, as we're only going to Maui. Thank you so much for sharing all your tips and recommendations! 🥰

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for grabbing our itinerary Anne! Have a wonderful trip in April to Maui! we have a lot more Maui videos coming out be then.

[@naomirabago7130]

Thank you so much for these reccs! I’m in Maui right now with some unstructured days during my trip and you put me on to the hula show at the south Maui gardens, sounds perfect!! Just got my ticket. Can’t wait to go!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

That’s great to hear! Enjoy the show and the food trucks!

[@pt109che]

Just had a wonderful Maui trip in early December 2023. Great tips to remember for 2024 and onward. Mahalo

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Glad to hear you had a great trip. Thanks for supporting the local economy.

[@joerampley1562]

Had to watch again. Excellent video.

[@ruchikadutta8353]

Traveling tomorrow to Oahu and Maui from the east coast. Excited!! Following your tips n tricks

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Have a wonderful trip to Oahu and Maui! Glad we could help with your trip planning!

[@natetruth6828]

Both islands are beautiful! Like maui more. First time?

[@ruchikadutta8353]

@@natetruth6828 Yup 😃

[@ruchikadutta8353]

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Thank you ❤️

[@natetruth6828]

@ruchikadutta8353 awesome you will not be disappointed! Wife and I are going to Maui January 25- February 2 again. Kaua'i is a cool island also really laid back grand canyon of the Pacific is cool. Suggestion don't do what we did the first time. We tried to see to much and was go go go. Supposed to be vacation. Now we pick 1 thing a day and go slow. Peace love and God bless 🙌 🙏

[@chadcaso]

Awesome videos!!! Thank you for such wonderful and wholesome content!

[@jessereingold8392]

We did the Road to Hana all the way to Haleakala National Park this month (January) and loved it! We did Twin Falls on a separate trip and would advise people to get there late afternoon (midweek) and text them beforehand to check if all the trails are open. We had the upper falls all to ourselves! Thanks for all your wonderful Maui suggestions! They were SO helpful. We will definitely get your itineraries for own our next island adventure!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for sharing your experience! We also recommend Twin Falls as its own trip. They are great at communicating what is open at Twin Falls. Thanks for sharing that one!

[@CJAnderson]

Thanks for the recommendation for Kehei Car Rentals. Love that additional way to support locally owned businesses.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

They have good cars and good prices. I'm glad you are looking at renting local. Have a great trip!

[@balot-tatadominguez3341]

Traveling to Maui in 2 weeks. Great tips

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Have a great trip!!

[@ReneWang-lm6uk]

Thx for sharing. You guys put in a lot of time and effort in making the video.

[@andreacampbell9124]

I’m really enjoying these videos and getting great information ❤

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

thanks so much Andrea!

[@joelbackemeyer6763]

Aloha Jordan and Erica. Mahalo for sharing. Love videos.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for watching and for the lovely comment Joel!

[@fashionboyrobbychin]

Traveling to Maui for the first time with my sister in May! Can't wait to go and celebrate my 29th birthday 😊 Staying at the Ritz and Marriott resort hotels

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Those are wonderful places to stay! Have a great time with your family!

[@storytellerking2916]

So great.

[@DrKatieO]

We are headed back to Maui in less than 3 weeks! Thanks for the tips!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Have a wonderful trip to Maui!

[@sunnyone-ct4rp]

Excellent info.

[@Trey927]

That’s my favorite to visit Maui

[@DonnaDavid90]

We discovered the Leilani Farm Sanctuary in Haiku. Loved it.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for sharing! We always go to Maui Animal Sanctuary in West Maui. We have heard good things about Leilani's.

[@chickendog812]

Helpful video. We just booked our first trip to Maui for April 2025.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Have a great time! See our website for more maui planning resources

[@dabig25]

LOVE Maui..wwas in West Maui 2 weeks before the fires . Have a return trip planned for 2025 . Waa planning to go to Oahu in Fall 9f 2024 but might go back this year 2024...Maui is my favorite of all the islands I've visited

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

we are with you on that favorites list!

[@AndresGamino-po7hw]

QUE BONITA PAREJA Y HASEN UNA MUY BONITA FAMILIA QUE ❤❤❤❤

[@BevLockhart-zo8lh]

I was moving to Maui last January but my plans got set aside when my son landed in the hospital for seven months. I'm patient . My son is more importantthan my happiness b

[@Snowy_prods]

😢hope he's better man

[@TomLong]

Dude, I love that shirt!

[@Snowy_prods]

​@@TomLong the flower shirt

[@TomLong]

@@Snowy_prods Yes

[@nrakma]

Be nice. When driving here, slow down and then slow down some more. Speeding and lane changes frowned upon. The Best Beach for Learning to Surf in Hawaii is Kalama Park in Kihei. Surf trucks or Surf school open daily. Best Early. Afterward surfing, try Kihei Cafe across the street for good breakfast. And only if you happen to have a death wish, take the back road to Hana or the back road to Kapalua. Be nice.

[@juliamathews8288]

My husband and I have been to Maui with my parents and stayed at The Fairmont. I had also been to the Fairmont another time before that. We want to go back just the two of us, but the Wailea resorts are just too expensive for us. We have found a lovely condo in Kihei near Kam beaches and another one in the Napili area. We are torn on where to stay!!!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

We love Napili and it is a good way to support West Maui right now by staying up there. Kihei is more walkable which is nice. Yes, Wailea resorts are not dropping prices even with less folks visiting the island.

[@johnsonlevy142]

love the videos we are going to maui in may… honeymoon! can’t decide on ka’anapali or wailea … I know we want to support local but is lahaina very close to Ka’anapali where It may effect honeymoon experience ? We like lively and relaxing ! Maybe Waliea now ? but would have been Ka’anapali back before fires ? thanks!

[@jamiethaler8358]

This video was so helpful! I will be in Maui in March, at the Hyatt Resort...what would be the best way to make Road to Hana possible if we aren't renting a car? Or if we do, is it worth the drive? Thank you!!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

See our Road to Hana Guide for routes, stops, driving tips, and all that jazz thehawaiivacationguide.com/road-to-hana-guide/

[@jamiethaler8358]

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuidethank you!!

[@carlawilliams6730]

I don't "do" water submersion in deep water haha, so what are the options to see some of the water features without snorkeling? Kayaking allow to see at least some of the ocean wildlife? Looks like the glass-bottom boat tours are closed during fire covering, so not sure of my options. Thanks for all the great info!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Yes, the Atlantis and ReefDancer were lost during the fire. You can do an Atlantis tour on the Big Island and Oahu. A kayak trip is a good option for you. This one is our favorite as it is whale watching and there are a lot of turtles. thehawaiivacationguide.com/activities/maui-kayak-snorkeling-and-whale-watching-tour/

[@sherryflaig788]

Hi! Thoughts about a Helicopter tour? Have you ever done one?best affordable one? Open door? TIA!❤

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Make sure you find a company with a good record. We talk about that here and provide recommendations: thehawaiivacationguide.com/best-hawaii-helicopter-tours/

[@scubabeck08001]

Hi I'm looking to plan a future trip within 2 years. My main thing are the National Parks, camping, searching for shells. What suggestions could you give to help me research which island to go to first.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for subscribing, you’ll be ready for Hawaii in two years. Big island and Maui have the national parks, searching for shells isn’t a thing in Hawaii (no shells on the beach), and see our website for camping articles like this one! thehawaiivacationguide.com/big-island-camping/

[@allison_elle]

Can you make a Gourmet food video for the big island? I’m going march 5th!

[@TheKarver79]

We went to Maui in August and stayed in Kehei and it was amazing, we are headed back this November. We also hit Honolulu to visit Pearl Harbor. We hated Honolulu itself and won’t go back, this time we are taking a side trip to Kauai.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Enjoy our Kauai videos, we have a Kauai 2024 one coming out soon. We also have a things to do in Kihei video coming out too. Thanks for subscribing!

[@ybloc12]

Love your Hawaii content, it's helped us plan a friends trip to Maui in 2 weeks! I was hoping you could settle our debate we have going on with how early we need to leave for the sun rise at Haleakala. We are staying in Kaanapali North Beach area, and I was thinking around 3:30am. What would you recommend? Thank you in advance for any and all suggestions.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for watching! Sunrise is at 7am, you need to get there an hour before or more, 2 hour drive, a friend wakes up slow, so 3:30 is a good target for departure. Here is our article on it: thehawaiivacationguide.com/haleakala-sunrise-or-sunset-when-should-you-go/

[@ybloc12]

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Thank you so much for the info! I'll take a look at your article as well!

[@ctorres7838]

I used your guide when we went to Maui in July. Going back in October for a girls week and will try everything we didn't get to do the family. We stayed more north in Kihei, this time we will stay more near Wailea so we can walk to more places. We drove the road to Hana in July, I would suggest taking a tour instead. The drive is not enjoyable for the driver.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Have a great girls week in October! That sounds like a perfect getaway. We like the area closer to Wailea, better beaches. Try to go out to Molokini Crater as some great tour companies leave from Kihei and Wailea.

[@TBgunsandbutter]

yeah 👍🏾

[@lisacaron7224]

You will almost definitely get car sick going around the curves on the road to Hana. Make sure to pick some white ginger to fix that.

[@devincaesar-walker2811]

I need to find another island similar to Maui tbh Lahaina being gone is such ass. Any suggestions?

[@chesterchiu5583]

What is the weather like in April? Is it hot And good season to visit?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

We have an article on that! thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-in-april/

[@puffsvr.]

You went at the same time as me lol

[@elissajones5154]

My kids love to boogie board and surf… any suggestions for the beach island/beach to do this?

[@wendyo5383]

I can’t find your link to what donation items we might bring with us. Love your videos and have made a lot of notes for our August ‘24 visit.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Aloha Wendy, explore the Maui Food Bank website for food or supplies they may need: mauifoodbank.org/#

[@golsajoodi]

Enjoyed so much watching this even before going to Maui!! I wish you guys went to other states/countries and made trip videos and shared your joy and passion like you do for Hawai :) Thank you!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks so much! That means a lot. Check out this channel for helpful planning to other destinations: www.youtube.com/@YourGuidesAbroad

[@Kat-qs8jt]

Hey! Do you have any videos specifically about places to eat? I once saw something called huli huli chicken (I may not have spelled it correctly) being sold roadside on a show and I'd love to try it. Do you know a specific road where it might be found? I'd love to try authentic Hawaiian foods and local favorites if possible. Also curious if there's farmer's markets or any good local farms to visit.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for watching. You can find huli huli chicken along the Road to Hana. We share other food experiences in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHbTXmWDabBqgtk

[@J.WXYZ.]

That’s the best!!!!

[@bos6782]

Heading to Maui last week of May with family of four two teenagers , we want to go sailing if possible, any recommendations? Staying in Napili

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

We do! Here is a performance sailing tour with 10% off. You can explore our tours section for more options on sailing and snorkeling. thehawaiivacationguide.com/activities/maui-sailing-tour/

[@bos6782]

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide thank you

[@carmelabrown271]

I am interested in learning about bird watching opportunities.

[@ambikasinghania1020]

For first time traveler, 8 nights vacation , should i spend all of it in maui or can i go to some other island too?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Average stay on maui is 8 days. You can visit another island for a couple nights. The travel time will be about 5-6 hours. You know, hotel to hotel. Fly into maui and back to the mainland from Lihue for example.

[@leonard3442]

Can you tell me if Makoa car rental on Maui is a reputable company. We are going to Maui in December.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

It is. We drove by it today and they had nice cars. Their drop off at the airport feature is a bonus.

[@leonard3442]

Thank you

[@markrockwood7169]

Forgive me if this is a dumb question but planning a trip to Maui and I was wondering if through traffic is blocked at Lahaina. Thank you

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

That is a logical question. You will take the Lahaina bypass to go around most of Lahaina. You won't drive through Lahaina. The bypass opened around 2017 to relieve traffic through town.

[@markrockwood7169]

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide ok thank you...I really appreciate it.

[@dubinatub1]

most beautiful place to visit but the accommodation costs are insane

[@enidgonzalez4952]

I’ll be in maui and kauai in January. I want to book a boat tour but can’t afford to book a boat tour in both islands. I don’t know how to swim so no snorkeling tours. Should I book it in Maui for whale watching or Kauai for napali coast?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

We love maui whale watching but you’ll probably see whales off the Napali coast. Consider a sunset tour like this one thehawaiivacationguide.com/activities/napali-coast-sunset-and-dinner-cruise/

[@sarahwu5843]

Can you do Road to Hana for only a short time?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

You can drive without doing stops or do some stops and turn back. It is about the stops.

[@Iamsam-jl5fn]

Can you take the main highway from Wailea to kaanapali Beach?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Yes, the Lahaina Bypass takes you around most of Lahaina Town.

[@Iamsam-jl5fn]

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide thank you!

[@JourneytoGracewithNina]

what about swimming at night with mantarays?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

That’s only in the Big Island. See here thehawaiivacationguide.com/best-manta-ray-night-snorkel-kona/

[@graycat89]

The big problem with renting a car in Maui if your plane arrives around 11 pm. All rental companies close at 11 pm. I called to these companies and no one didn’t provide the service after 11 pm. So sad, I need to take a taxi to go to Kihei and at morning come back to airport to pick up a car.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

That’s a good tip, thanks for sharing

[@elizabethmorse5720]

Have you guys seen the missing sand on Wailea beaches of late?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

We’ve seen pictures! Kam beaches too. We are hoping it comes back soon.

[@MemphisPilot901]

Hey, I’m getting married in Hawaii through weddings of Hawaii and we’re doing a minimoon in Maui. We already have things booked, like flight and hotels, but we want to know more information about the west side of the island. Like what attractions are available, sunsets and more. If I can contact you for more information please let me know as our wedding is in June and if we need to make adjustments we will. Also I noticed some places are about an hour away(hotel 45mins from airport) would a rental car be needed?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Congrats on the wedding and honeymoon. We share West Maui travel updates below. Everything is open except Lahaina. We list sunset tours leaving from Kaanapali Beach on our site. We have West Maui things to do video coming out soon. If you want to explore Maui, then a car rental is your best bet. See our Free Maui Travel Guide article in our menu for more information thehawaiivacationguide.com/lahaina-maui-fire-update/

[@jotcca]

Hello ~! Is it easy to film whales with a drone? Can you recommend spots for it? :) :) :) Thank you!

[@Pract1cal]

notification gang!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

💥🤩

[@lopezmeli023]

Soes anyone knwo where one can take a hula dancing class in Oahu or Maui?

[@tommymalick]

What’s the update with Lahaina?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

The town is cleaning up the properties and they are recovering. We provide updates here: thehawaiivacationguide.com/lahaina-maui-fire-update/

[@maxsmart8954]

Bring 💰 X 2 I took my family of 4 10k spent one week.

[@websitesbyali5383]

Is it safe to drink the water in Maui and eat their food? after the fires messing up the pipes and infrastructure

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Yes, everything is safe.

[@kevinszymczak4732]

We are going to Oahu this year instead of Maui... I just cant justify the money without Lahaina and the ripple effects :(

[@seankingsport]

15:00 Go Vols

[@dubinatub1]

maybe ill return some day

[@LenaS-d9t]

This is a place I never been my freinds went many years ago on a vacation there 200 went in a group many years ago its a buitifull place it was a place I could go with them at that time I wS to bizzy working I could get Amy time out one day maybe .

[@taffy7404]

Why is it closed to travelers.its been mths & mths since the "fires" any chance in yr holiday you could find that out just for us humans that care..?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

It’s not closed. Maui opened visitors as soon as a few days after the fires. Hence we started the video saying maui is open. See our maui travel update thehawaiivacationguide.com/lahaina-maui-fire-update/

[@skatei]

I like the content but i really don't like your shilling of all your affiliate links, i can't tell if it's the best option and price as a result.

[@brianstevens9426]

Go to Maui two find the real Maui in Maui in that island that the real Maui pulled up

[@Mario.alsanchez117]

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[@mariaweldzius9937]

HAWAII me aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa/ please i want to know Hawaii hahaha Im serius 😘😘

[@HenggaoCai]

Think White Lotus

[@billfajack2303]

It’s exhausting trying to discern helpful tips from promotions these days. Stockbrokers are required to disclose. KZbinrs should have to disclose when they are compensated for promoting within the segment.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for watching. The video is labeled as promoted if it is a promoted video. We share tours that we enjoy going on and recommend to others. See our disclosures in the description for more information.

[@Junior-qh9vy]

Is Jordan Single ;)

[@nrakma]

Just remember, if stay above the second floor, our fire department can’t reach you.

[@ELOAAMinistries]

They just had a disaster!!!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Yes, August 8th, 2023. Small businesses need support.

[@unlikeavirgin]

There is a whole island that needs tourism. We went one month after the fire but stayed away from Lahaina. People who have small businesses and others who depend on gratuities were so grateful to see us.