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Maui Highlights
Some of the better and best things I did while vacationing for a week on Maui! 4 and 5 star reviews only.
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Tina’s 5-star review: The Old Lahaina Luau was the highlight of my trip! From the very beginning and easy booking online, everything was great. When you arrive, you check in and walk onto their gorgeous property. Beautiful ocean views, tropical plants, and incredibly fit men wearing next to nothing hand you drinks. Everyone received a fresh plumeria lei and a mai tai upon arrival. There was an open bar all night with tropical drinks. You could order there directly, or through your server which was usually faster. Arrive early and check out the authentic arts and crafts. They are really neat! Also, take advantage of the photographers because you can buy your pictures later on. They cost $40 for 4 photos and $5 for every extra photo. It might seem like a lot, but they came out really nicely. I sat on the ground with traditional style seating. This was right up front with excellent views of the dancers and stage. Our table was also released first to go to the buffet. The food was delicious! The kahlua pork and sweet potatoes were a favorite. I couldn't finish my plate! The dessert tray brought out afterwards was also good. The macadamia nut tart was to die for! The dancing and show was really nice. It was quite long, and I am surprised by the reviews on here that say it was short. I'm not sure what they were expecting, but there were many different performances, all beautifully executed! I really felt the ohana atmosphere here and I think if you are looking for something to do that is distinctly Hawaiian, this is it! -
Tina’s 5-star review: This was a pleasant surprise on Maui! I was a little hesitant in booking this tour because I didn't know if it would be worth it. It's still a little overpriced, but I had a great time. When I arrived at the Hallimaile General Store, I immediately identified the yellow bus marked "Pineapple Express" and our tour guide was all decked out in a uniform ready to teach us about pineapples. There were 7 people on the tour. I'm not sure if this is a typical group size or not, but our guide went out of his way to see where everyone was from and make small talk prior to the tour. He even made a pit stop before we started to let everyone use the restroom. I lucked out because two special things were happening on my tour day. The workers were in the plant packing up the pineapples to be shipped AND there were workers planting pineapples in the field! Both were awesome to see. No one seemed bothered by us walking around and staring at them. I suppose this is a normal occurrence. I learned so much about pineapples, Maui, and the history of the company on this tour. The best part, of course, was the tasting. I really enjoyed the more tart pineapple, but the fully ripe pina colada flavor was great too! If only I had a glass of rum to dip my pineapple in before eating it... maybe next time! We were given 1 pineapple per person, all boxed up, to take home with us. It is sitting in my fridge right now half eaten. I opted for the $10 lunch at the general store. We ended around 10:30, so we drove up the road for a bit and explored Makao (sp?) before coming back for lunch. The lunch was really good, but there aren't many options! I think it was definitely worth the $10 as long as you're not picky. The coffee was extra delicious! Yum! -
Tina’s 5-star review: If you are coming to Maui and looking for that perfect romantic dinner overlooking the water with incredible views, this is it! The service is wonderful. Our server had excellent suggestions on both food and drinks. Everything from the mixed drinks, to the chow, to the coffee after dinner is delicious! The stuffed mahi mahi should be on a post card next to the black pearl dessert item! Yum!! Honestly, you should probably come early just to walk around the property for a while. Plus, there is free valet service and everyone greets you by name when you arrive. Make reservations really far in advance, it is worth it! -
Tina’s 4-star review: I enjoyed my group surf lesson in Kihei. My instructors were Josh and someone else who I can't remember, sorry. I was actually able to watch the 7 AM lesson from shore and then walk up and make a reservation for the 9:30 lesson. I suggest doing this if you're not entirely sure a surf lesson is for you. Once the time came for the lesson to start, everyone kind of crowded around outside and didn't know what to do. They need to have a better system for assigning surf gear. I didn't even get my initial picture taken by the surf board, boo. Once we were all geared up, we walked across the street to do the land lessons in the park. They lasted for about 30 minutes and I felt confident enough that I could ride a wave. We all walked out to the water ready to ride our first wave. Caution: This beach has a rocky bottom! A couple times I hit my foot on a sharp rock and it wasn't pleasant. If you have your own water shoes with a thick sole, wear those instead of what they give you. The good news is everyone got up on a wave, and it was awesome! Sure, they are tiny little waves, but it was still fun. Even the people who don't know how to follow directions did alright. The group size wasn't too big to figure out what to do, and I think as long as you are somewhat coordinated, you'll be ok! I didn't stay to whole time in the water because of the rocks and I was getting tired of jumping up and down on my board for only 1 minute rides. Everyone else was having a blast though, so I don't want that to reflect on the lesson. I did end up purchasing the CD with the photos on it. They were great! The photographer is a separate entity and encourages you to pay cash, so come prepared. These pictures are some of my favorite from the trip! I didn't get a surf diploma or t-shirt. All I got was a really trashy looking trucker hat. Needless to say, that stayed on Maui and didn't make it home with me. -
Tina’s 4-star review: This is a great spot, super convenient and casual. I came here 3 times for breakfast while I was staying in Kihei - 2 times dining in, and 1 time taking out. All of the food is cooked hot to order. I had the biscuits and sausage gravy (yum!), french toast with banana and mac nut (super yum!) and some good old scrambled eggs and bacon. Everything was delicious! The servers are all very nice, there is outdoor seating, and you can be in and out in as little as 30 minutes or as long as 2 hours if you linger. There is no pressure to eat fast or anything. They will also make some great suggestions if you are unsure what to order. This is not 5 stars because the coffee is just average and you have to pay $1 for a refill. Boo! -
Tina’s 4-star review: The booking process was really easy, and I appreciate that they called me prior to take off to confirm my time. I was actually bumped to a later flight and upgraded. The good news is that I was upgraded, the bad news was that if I had made plans already and couldn't make that time, my original flight would have been cancelled. The pilot was wonderful and gave lots of interesting facts about Maui and Molokai. He kept the helicopter in control even with a lot of wind! I highly recommend this company for anyone considering an air tour of Maui! Indifferent news is that they offer a professional photo of your party outside of the helicopter for $20. That is expensive, but these types of things are always expensive. Since you can't take pictures until you get inside, you're out of luck if you don't want to pay for a nice photo. -
Tina’s 4-star review: I like the vibe here, and I like the tacos. Walking in, you come up to a counter with the menu up on the wall. One of the first questions I was asked was if I had ever been there before. Since my answer was no, the man behind the counter went on to explain the menu options and give some suggestions. This was very helpful! I ended up with an order of fish tacos and my friend had the taco salad, also with fish. The food came out quickly and was very fresh! After a few minutes, the owner came by to ask how we liked it. He also explained all of the different ingredients. That is really great customer service. The only reason why this review isn't 5 stars is that this restaurant was lacking the wow factor. Maybe they need a better location, or something, but it was just missing that extra umph. I highly recommend Coconuts for a casual & delicious lunch. FYI - It is BYOB -
Tina’s 4-star review: This is a good casual place for lunch when you are stopping through Paia on your way to wherever you are going. Their menu is up on the board when you walk in and you order at the back counter. They advertise their fish of the day and any specials as well. I ordered the Mahi fish and chips. The Mahi was super fresh and came out hot and yummy. The fries were really good too, or maybe I was just really hungry. They were thin and crispy. Almost the way burger king fries used to be before everything became horribly bad at fast food restaurants... sad. The service was great, you pretty much walk up and get your food when they call your number and you dispose of your garbage when you leave. I didn't even mind the picnic table style seating. I'm not sure why everyone is so anti-social these days and doesn't want to share a table. We are all ohana afterall, right? -
Tina’s 4-star review: My experience on on the Frogman II was great! They were easy to find on the dock in Maalea Harbor. I checked in very quickly and signed all of the typical waivers required for any activity that may result in injury. I purposely reserved the half day snorkel to Molokini and Turtle Town in case I got sick and started puking everywhere, but that didn't happen to anyone on our boat, whoo! I forget our captain's name (I think it was Alan?), but he was great! He did all of the safety briefings himself and came over the PA to give us information about the different islands and landmarks we were seeing along the way. I'm a little disappointed in the variety of fish at Molokini, but I can't blame this tour group for that. All of the boats go to the same snorkel sites, so it is what it is. I did see a turtle in turtle town! He was so cute and came right up to the surface to get some air and float with us for a while. The food was good! I'm not sure what everyone is complaining about! When you book your ticket, they clearly state continental breakfast and deli lunch. The coffee was delicious and the spread of muffins and cake was all good. They left the muffins out after our first snorkel stop for us to snack on before turtle town. On the way back from the turtles, they layed out bread, thick sliced turkey and roast beef, american cheese, a variety of condiments, macaroni salad, and some yummy chocolate chip cookies! That is exactly what I expect from "deli lunch". I know everything was fresh because I watched them throw out any scraps left over after we ate it! I highly recommend this boat and this tour! It was busy, but everyone had a seat and had a great time!
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