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      07-11-2013, 05:24 PM   #42
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Just wanted to add a couple of things about Maui. We live here in Kihei. Maui is really Bimmer heaven as far as how many there are, but most are rather 325ish. A couple of E90/92's. Only a few real driver roads - the volcano (called going up the hill), the road to Hana -very early or coming back around 10 while everyone else is going there. The back side (what it is called locally) is a great trip. Always go from Hana - going the other way is sketchy. Going over the top (west side from say Napili is also good but stay away from small settlements unless a sign selling stuff is posted. They are very Hawaiian statehood. Every where discussed is on the Leeward side. The windward side is Hana. Food is iffy anywhere. We call it Maui eyes. The scenery and the atmosphere make you go wow and the food passes by. Any major mainland city can blow away food here. People will fly to Oahu to just eat up scale. Really. Prices are crazy for most places. Example - the Outback - ouch! - is 10.00 per item more than on the mainland. Mama's is OK but if you come from a metro area especially Florida coast or really anywhere that fresh fish is available you will be bummed. Ambiance - sure. 12 - 14 a drink and is that really fresh you have to ask everywhere. Hotels use farm raised fish and shrimp, they import lobster and most everything else. Try Pacific O in Lahina, Noodle company has fallen off - Simon is no longer there (Top Chef guy), Puck is never at Spago etc. Roy's is consistent and fairly priced. Don't get me wrong, we moved here because of the great stuff to do. Water, water and water. WE love it. But there area disadvantages. Follow the advice of the other guys - get out of the resort and drive and see the real deal. Sorry about the length.
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