Maui -- Real World Travel Reports
We recently returned to Maui, a place we lived more than 20 years ago. Instead of writing a typical travel guide, we documented real experiences from the trip.
Below are the reports from that visit.
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Maui, Revisited — A Real-World Field Report
Why we returned after 20 years and what we set out to evaluate.
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Using Costco Travel for a Maui Trip Package
Flights, car rental, and accommodations booked as one package — and whether it actually saved money.
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Driving the Road to Hana — What It’s Actually Like Today
A practical look at the famous drive, including traffic, road conditions, and whether it’s still worth doing.
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Exploring Hana — What Still Makes It Special
Black Sand Beach, Seven Sacred Pools, Kahanu Garden, and returning to places we once lived.
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Staying in Kihei — Maui Banyan & Nearby Beaches
A practical stay on Maui’s south shore with easy beach access and a fully equipped condo.
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Haleakalā Crater & Iao Valley
Two dramatically different landscapes on Maui — volcanic summit and rainforest valley.
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Whale Watching, Fishing & Molokini
Two ocean trips that produced very different — and surprising — wildlife encounters.
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Maui’s Two Wild Coastal Drives
The northwest and southeast coastal routes most visitors never see.