マウイ島コンドビーチからの階段 - マウンテンビューとパーシャルオーシャンビュー

Aloha!

Many years ago, we took our first trip to Maui. Back then, we didn’t know that it was voted best island in the world by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine readers for more than 10 consecutive years, or that it’s the second largest island in Hawaii, or that it has six different major climate zones, or that you can go from sea level to 10,000 feet in a couple of hours by car. We first stayed on the west side of the island, visited Iao Valley, the road to Hana, the Haleakala peak at sunrise, and spent every free minute on the beach. It was a fabulous vacation, and we knew we’d want to come back year after year. On our second visit, we discovered Kihei and fell in love. Kihei has less rainfall than much of the island, and no one wants to get rained out on their vacation! There are lots of dining options here, and the beautiful Kamaole beaches I, II, and III, are some of the few beaches on island with public lifeguards, which means peace of mind when our children are splashing in the waves. Year after year, we stayed in hotels and condos and have experienced the best and the worst accommodations on the island. We put that knowledge, experience and love for Maui into creating the perfect vacation rental, and now we want to share it with you.

We hope you enjoy your stay and visit again soon!

Mahalo,
Neil

Some of our favorite things to do without getting in your car:

• Snorkeling, swimming, or building sand castles at Kamaole II or III – Grab your beach towels and/or beach chairs and walk across the street to Kamaole III (just in front of condo) or Kamaole II (just to your right)

• Walk along Keawakapu Beach to Wailea (approx. 4 miles roundtrip) – From S. Kihei Rd, walk south until you reach 5 Palms Restaurant. Cross the street towards the ocean. Just past 5 Palms Restaurant, you can start walking on the beach towards Wailea. Once you get to the Andaz Hotel in Wailea, you can get on the Wailea Beach Path towards The Shops at Wailea, where you can stop for ice cream at Lappert’s Hawaii or stop in at one of the many restaurants there for an early dinner before you walk back while watching the sunset.

• Boat tour or snorkeling to Molokini – If you’re interested in taking a whale watching boat tour or a snorkeling adventure to Molokini, the Kihei boat ramp is just half a mile south on S. Kihei Rd.


Some of our favorite places to visit by car:

• Lahaina Town (28 miles)– Drive along the beautiful coastline to Lahaina Town, with its rich history, where you can enjoy the day walking along museums, shops, restaurants, and grab some shave ice, and sit under the banyan tree.

• Sunrise at Haleakala (38 miles)– Wake up early and drive to Haleakala National Park to see the sunrise from the top of Haleakala summit. Be sure to take warm clothing and dress in layers, because it’s very cold at the top but warm at the bottom! On the way back down, you can enjoy Maui’s upcountry and stop for winetasting at Maui Wine!

• Road to Hana (62 miles)– Drive to Paia and take the windy road to Hana for some of the best waterfalls and beaches. Once you make it to Hana, it’s worth going on to the Seven Sacred Pools and hike up to the bamboo forest.

• Iao Valley State Monument (18 miles)- For a shorter drive to waterfalls and amazing tropical vistas, visit Iao Valley.