{"id":8997,"date":"2014-04-25T15:08:24","date_gmt":"2014-04-25T19:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=8997"},"modified":"2017-11-19T10:43:40","modified_gmt":"2017-11-19T15:43:40","slug":"multigenerational-trip-maui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/multigenerational-trip-maui\/","title":{"rendered":"A multigenerational trip to Maui"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is part two of creating a multigenerational trip in Hawaii. Click here for part one about flying into Oahu first.<\/a><\/p>\n

Maui<\/strong> has twice the natural beauty of Oahu and is nowhere near as touristy. Resorts and condo\u2019s line Maui\u2019s western shore with beautiful views of the sunset, but you\u2019ll find much cheaper accommodations further east along the north shore.<\/p>\n

\"Maui<\/a><\/p>\n

Along the west coast, Lahaina<\/a> <\/strong>is an old whaling town where it\u2019s worth spending some time. A huge banyan tree, a nice city park, a Buddhist temple and more can all be fun. The Old Lahaina Luau seems to be popular here as well. Reservations needed.<\/p>\n

\"Buddha<\/a><\/p>\n

I love driving, and there are few roads I won\u2019t travel, so taking the ultimate road trip along Maui\u2019s north coast was something I really looked forward to. It\u2019s not for the faint of heart, but the views are phenomenal. It\u2019s called the Road to Hana<\/span><\/strong> and there\u2019s even a narrated audio tour that you can play as you drive for great background and history of the area. In the first 30 miles past the city, there are 600 curves and 54 one-lane bridges.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll pass Hana\u2019s black sand beach<\/a><\/strong>, and more beautiful lookouts than you can count<\/a>. It\u2019s about a 3.5 hour trip one way, so many people spend the night in Hana<\/a><\/strong> before returning.\u00a0 I left early in the morning and made it back shortly after dark, but I honestly felt rushed.<\/p>\n

\"Black<\/a><\/p>\n

Drive just a little way past Hana to the Ohe\u2019o Pools<\/a><\/strong> with a series of seven cascading pools that eventually flow out to the ocean.\u00a0 Very cool to see and only a short hike from the parking area. At this point you better turn around and head back. Rental car contracts forbid driving further into the unpaved national park area.<\/p>\n

\"Sunrise<\/a>

Sunrise on Haleakala<\/p><\/div>\n

Another day\u2019s adventure can be had by driving to the top of Haleakala<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 a now dormant volcano that extends past the clouds. A hundred brave souls usually can be found driving to the top each morning to watch the sun rise above the clouds which typically circle the crater in the early morning hours. WARNING!\u00a0 If you are going, take your winter jacket, hat and gloves. Seriously. Even in summer, it is mighty windy and freezing cold at this 10,023 foot elevation. Trust me on this.<\/p>\n

\"Sunrise<\/a><\/p>\n

Want to go even higher?\u00a0 A highlight of my last trip there was a \u201cdoors-off\u201d helicopter trip<\/strong> with Alex Air<\/a>. They routinely fly two different tours with the opportunity to get great photos and views of the island and it\u2019s waterfalls. They also have craft with doors on if you aren\u2019t that adventurous. This slide show<\/a> is their most popular tour of west Maui and the island of Molokai. This is an older article I did about the helicopter flight.<\/a><\/p>\n

The island is loaded with beautiful beaches, waterfalls, marvelous hiking and quaint seafood restaurants all over the island, so check near where ever you decide to stay for the best choices close to you.<\/p>\n

Give yourself a day to return your car, catch a flight back to Oahu and catch your returning flight. Hopefully this has been the trip of a lifetime for all generations.<\/p>\n

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