If you're visiting Maui and just realized how much it costs to rent a car seat for your infant, toddler or child from a Maui car rental company, this should help. In my own research, I've seen and also heard from clients that they spend almost as much on a car seat through an airport car rental service than the daily car rental price itself. While I don't know the reason for the hefty prices, I can suggest our alternative: Just 3-4 mins from the airport, Maui Vacation Equipment has a locker system, which allows clients the flexibility to pickup their baby car seats (or any other baby rental equipment) with the added flexibility of timing. In this way, you...
There are a few things to consider bringing with you to any Maui beach you decide to visit. Having been born and raised on Maui, you would think I have a pretty concrete packing list, but there are still things I forget. Below is a list that will span the needs for a solo day trip to the beach, to a day with the entire family.
Forget the normal swimsuit and extra t shirt type of packing list you can make yourself. Below are just a few items I have noticed over my lifetime of serving Maui visitors that you may want to consider.
For some reason I've always enjoyed looking up quotes for the places I'm planning to visit. Its likely because its fun to daydream about an upcoming trip, so if you are one of those people, enjoy a couple of quick quotes below!
Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace.
Paul Theroux
Hawaii is paradise. It sounds cheesy to say it, but there's music in the air there.
Bruno Mars
The loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean.
Mark Twain
I believe Hawaii is the most precious jewel in the world.
Don Ho
Maui Ocean Center - For babies, kids and adults alike, this is a fun and hands on experience for the entire family. There's an aquarium tunnel that makes you feel like your swimming with the sharks, a touching pool to feel the slimy sea cucumber, and plenty of live displays to see all the sea life that makes Hawaii so unique. Old Lahaina Luau - With a true sunset background on the shoreline, top dancers in the islands and awesome buffet style Lu'au its hard to beat this feast. Ulalena Evening Show - You may feel your well versed in Broadway shows, but Maui has somehow birthed this amazing show that explores the history and culture of Hawaii in a...