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TRAVEL: things to do in Maui

TRAVEL: things to do in Maui

The best thing to do when the thermometer reads -9°C? Dream of warmer places! Which is exactly what I am currently doing, and you should be too. Our week in Maui was definitely one of my favorite trips ever and we got to experience so much. The island has lots to offer and even though we explored quite a bit and were out and about every day, I still feel like we need to go back for round two some time in the future. After all, we didn’t get to see the sunrise up on the vulcano – that alone is reason enough, right?

If you are thinking about visiting Maui or are currently planning a trip, then definitely check out the list below of my personal favorite things to do in Maui!

TRAVEL: things to do in Maui | Bikinis & Passports

  • It is hard to pick a favorite day or thing we did, however, the Road to Hana is a definite must if you are ever on the island. The nature is incredible and in this case, it is safe to say “the journey is the destination”!
  • Swim with sea turtles ♥ The best place to do so is Maluaka Beach, aka “turtle town”. The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are impressive to say the least.
  • Speaking of turtles, you have to go snorkeling in Maui. We booked the “discover Molokini” trip (6:45 am until 12:30pm) with Trilogy on a catamaran sailing ship, which was perfect. The crew was so nice, helpful and knowledgable about the marine life around Hawaii, there were only about 12 other people on the boat with us and all of the equipment as well as food and beverages (loved the Big Wave beer) were taken care of. The price was 129$ + tax per person.
  • Dinner at Mama’s Fishhouse is perfect for special occasions. It doesn’t come cheap, but the atmosphere is so perfect and the fish probably the freshest you’ll ever eat.
  • Pa’ia is a super cute and colorful little town right along the North Shore with lots of surfers and hippies. Definitely worth a stop, especially because of the many bikini boutiques and Café Mambo – amazing breakfast burritos and supposedly the best fajitas on the island.
  • Of course, Big Beach is a must. Do me a favor, however, and don’t stop at the fruit stand close to it. We paid 35$ for 1 coconut and 1 pineapple. Such a rip-off. Along the Road to Hana you can get the exact same thing for 10$ or less!
  • Early morning beach walks were one of my favorite things during our vacation. In Maui, everyone goes to bed fairly early and also gets up early. We did the same and loved walking for miles along the beaches. Lots of which were actually pretty deserted, and so picture-perfect!
  • Even though we didn’t actually see the sunrise at the Haleakalā crater, is is supposed to be a truly magical experience. Even with terrible weather, it was special somehow and I know we’ll try our luck again the next time we visit.
  • Taco Tuesday at Fred’s Mexican Café in Kihei is also a must if you love tacos as much as I do. 5$ margaritas and large beers as well as 3-5$ tacos make for a pretty amazing dinner. Expect there to be a wait and the audience is anything and everything. We still had lots of fun though and the shrimp and ahi tacos were to die for!
  • A stop at the General Store and Deli at the Ma’alaea Harbor is also fun. We did that after our snorkeling trip for lunch. They have the prettiest postcards ever, the fish burger and salads are delicious, and you can also stock up on some Hawaiian snacks.
  • Honestly, shopping was not at the top of my agenda during the trip. We did stop at the Shops at Wailea (which were really close to our hotel) one day and I bought a few goodies for friends at Soha Living, which is a Hawaiian interior brand. Cute, beachy stuff at fair prices.
  • Other than that, of course I would recommend to stay at the Four Seasons Resort at Wailea, which was simply amazing or in the general Wailea area, which is beautiful and usually has the best weather around the island. A detailed hotel review is coming up tomorrow.

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14 Comments

  • 8 years ago

    Was für unglaublich schöne Eindrücke!! 🙂
    Liebe Grüße
    Alissa
    http://www.alissaloves.de

  • 8 years ago

    Wunderschön! Ich hoffe, ich kann innerhalb der nächsten Jahre auch mal nach Hawaii reisen.

  • Sabrina
    8 years ago

    Liebe Vicky,

    ganz tolle Bilder und ein schöner Bericht. Da will man direkt vor der deutschen Kälte fliehen.
    Kannst du mir eine Frage beantworten: Deine Unterwasserbilder sind der Wahnsinn. Was für eine Kamera benutzt du dabei?

    Liebste Grüße,
    Sabrina

    • vicky
      8 years ago

      Liebe Sabrina,

      die Bilder haben wir mit der GoPro Hero4 gemacht – die hat sogar einen Display, dann kann man’s bissi leichter einschätzen was alles auf dem Bild ist.

      Alles Liebe,
      Vicky

  • 8 years ago

    So schöne und atemberaubende Eindrücke <3 Die Unterwasseraufnahmen gefallen mir besonders gut.

    Liebe Grüße
    Luise | http://www.just-myself.com

  • 8 years ago

    Super Fotos.
    Hawaii steht auch auf meiner Reiseliste 🙂 Leider sooo weit weg.
    LG Jules
    http://www.mabelicious.com

  • 8 years ago

    Oh das klingt alles so so cool! Ich will auch unbedingt wieder weg 🙂
    danke für die vielen Tips! Wenns bei mir soweit ist, werd ich definitiv darauf zurück kommen!
    xx marie
    http://www.highheelsandsnapbacks.at

  • 8 years ago

    Lovely pictures <3

    Bella 😉
    http://www.pretticoat.com

  • 8 years ago

    Soo tolle Einblicke, Vicky!! Sieht einfach wunder-, wunder-, wunderschön aus!

    Liebe Grüße,
    Sonja von http://www.jointhesunnyside.de

  • 8 years ago

    Ich will auch aus der Kälte fliehen.. Wunderschöne Bilder Vicky.

    ♥ Nissi
    http://www.nissimendes.ch
    Instagram // Bloglovin

  • 8 years ago

    Ich will auch! Das sind echt wunderschöne Bilder – und in Wien muss man beim Shooten die Zähne zusammenbeissen, weil so kalt ist 🙁

    Liebe Grüße
    Ina • http://www.ina-nuvo.com

  • Unglaublich tolle BIlder <3 – Die vom Schnorcheln sind der Hammer 😀
    Liebe Grüße, Natascha von SJMB

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