Off to Maui in a about 36-1/4 hrs

CALIF65GM · 07-12-2007, 10:41 PM

Well I'm off to Maui for a week on Sat. AM. :rocks:

No e90 but will be a driving a Mustang Conv rental.

Enjoy your cars for me...

Straz M3 · 07-12-2007, 10:48 PM

Im going Aug 22-26...where are you staying?

I'm staying at the Grand Wailea...let me know what I need to do there! I will be there with work.

shragon · 07-12-2007, 11:25 PM

bastard!

Brandy · 07-12-2007, 11:29 PM

You can drive the scenic route to Hana, there's waterfalls there. You could also go to Haleakala Crater. Lahaina, Wailea, and Kihei is active and there's great shopping and restaurants.

evoi19 · 07-12-2007, 11:43 PM

Try to eat at momma's fish house! You definitely have to check out the setting, and the food is excellent!!

Neurorad · 07-13-2007, 09:11 AM

Lucky bastards!

Grand Wailea rocks.

Do the Haleakela downhill, on the bicycle, after watching the sun rise over the 'crater'. Go to the bike shop where you don't use helmets; they drive you outside the park and put you on the bike (FULL helmet, like a motorcycle helmet, required inside the park).

It won't be as much of a factor for you living in CA, but if you do the Haleakela downhill the first day (watching the sun rise), getting up at 3A won't be as difficult. I travelled from the East Coast and it was like getting up at 8A. You show up at the bike shop at ~4A and they drive you top the top of the mountain, and you watch an incredible sunrise, above the clouds, overlooking the 'crater'. Then you get back in the van and they drive you right outside the park, and put you on a bike. All downhill to the bike shop, you have all morning to get back if you like. Don't get lost though, like we did, LOL. Dress warmly - it's 30 degrees F at dawn at the top. Sweats and a few sweatshirts should do it.

You can make your reservations online today, or pick up the phone:

http://www.bikemaui.com/alert.html

I think that's the bike shop we used. Good group.

Go to Mike Severns' Diving for SCUBA; very experienced. Did about a dozen tanks with them. Do the night dive in the Molokini atoll - 1 tank before dusk, watch the sun set, then the 2nd tank inside the atoll. I went in Feb and we saw a pod of gray whales cruise by the atoll, within 40 yards of the boat, during the sunset.

Watch the sun set every day; stop the car and get out. Or, nice view from the bar of the Grand Wailea.

If you go to Hana, give it 5 hours+ round trip. Stop often with the camera.

My trip to Maui is certainly on my short list of favorite vacations, ever.

ENJOY!

Edit - PM Brandy for specific questions, she's in Maui!

SIM SIMMA! · 07-13-2007, 04:17 PM

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Lucky bastards!

Indeed!

Just got back from Oahu about two weeks ago and I have been hating LA life since! My girl and I are planning a return trip next year and plan to get some island hopping in this time - most likely Maui.

Have fun!

!Xoible · 07-13-2007, 04:19 PM

my parents were there a few weeks ago. they said you only have like 3 choices of cars to drive. EVERYONE wants the red convertible mustang.

Have fun. it's a very chill place

Neurorad · 07-13-2007, 04:21 PM

I think OP is already gone!

SIM SIMMA! · 07-13-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mantisG35

my parents were there a few weeks ago. they said you only have like 3 choices of cars to drive. EVERYONE wants the red convertible mustang.

Have fun. it's a very chill place

I saw of a lot of people renting those but I went with a white Trailblazer. Decent car, I just hate the interior on American cars.

Next year, its the 4 door Wrangler for sure!

FeeBear · 07-15-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Straz 335

Im going Aug 22-26...where are you staying?

I'm staying at the Grand Wailea...let me know what I need to do there! I will be there with work.

I love that place. I have been there twice with my wife. The pool are great, and the bar is nice. Don't forget to try the japanese restaurant located at the Wailea!

Fee

PS Unfortuantely they closed the dance club :mad:

RANJHA · 07-15-2007, 06:12 PM

wow have fun im s00ooo jealous!

CALIF65GM · 07-24-2007, 10:16 PM

Ok I'm back. I stayed at the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Villa Resort (timeshare). I found it on Craigslist.

We ended up being upgraded to 1 of about 36 ocean front 2-BR villas.

Got a silver Mustang Conv. It was ok, but everytime I get back into my 30XI after driving a rental, it's like dayum this car is fun to drive.

Had a good time though.

SES_D · 07-24-2007, 10:50 PM

Damn Lucky! I wish I was still on vacation, away from all the stress/drama of life. HAVE FUN!!!!

EDIT*

Just saw you came back. LOL.

Glad to hear you had fun.

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Brandy Private 6 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2007 328i coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maui, Hawaii iTrader: (0)	You can drive the scenic route to Hana, there's waterfalls there. You could also go to Haleakala Crater. Lahaina, Wailea, and Kihei is active and there's great shopping and restaurants.
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Neurorad Major 87 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 2017 340xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location, Location iTrader: (0)	Lucky bastards! Grand Wailea rocks. Do the Haleakela downhill, on the bicycle, after watching the sun rise over the 'crater'. Go to the bike shop where you don't use helmets; they drive you outside the park and put you on the bike (FULL helmet, like a motorcycle helmet, required inside the park). It won't be as much of a factor for you living in CA, but if you do the Haleakela downhill the first day (watching the sun rise), getting up at 3A won't be as difficult. I travelled from the East Coast and it was like getting up at 8A. You show up at the bike shop at ~4A and they drive you top the top of the mountain, and you watch an incredible sunrise, above the clouds, overlooking the 'crater'. Then you get back in the van and they drive you right outside the park, and put you on a bike. All downhill to the bike shop, you have all morning to get back if you like. Don't get lost though, like we did, LOL. Dress warmly - it's 30 degrees F at dawn at the top. Sweats and a few sweatshirts should do it. You can make your reservations online today, or pick up the phone: http://www.bikemaui.com/alert.html I think that's the bike shop we used. Good group. Go to Mike Severns' Diving for SCUBA; very experienced. Did about a dozen tanks with them. Do the night dive in the Molokini atoll - 1 tank before dusk, watch the sun set, then the 2nd tank inside the atoll. I went in Feb and we saw a pod of gray whales cruise by the atoll, within 40 yards of the boat, during the sunset. Watch the sun set every day; stop the car and get out. Or, nice view from the bar of the Grand Wailea. If you go to Hana, give it 5 hours+ round trip. Stop often with the camera. My trip to Maui is certainly on my short list of favorite vacations, ever. ENJOY! Edit - PM Brandy for specific questions, she's in Maui!
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