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Travel to Maui, HI 

9/3/2012

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In a series of posts, I want to tell you about my vacation to Maui. I have decided to write about this, because I want to (brag) show you the pictures and all the fun I had with my son, but also because maybe one day you are going to go there and you can follow my travel advice.

I got a book that showed the main places to visit at Maui, but the book did not really mention how to get the better prices or deals, and all my research with the internet and friends did help me to get prices that were affordable and still let us have a lot of fun.



First, start looking for flights soon. Prices get really expensive the closer you are to your travel date. I stayed at the Marriot Ocean Club thanks to our time-share, but there is plenty of condominiums for rent that are more affordable that the hotels and are located near beautiful beaches and great restaurants.

Once air and lodging were booked I started looking online for the best activities on Maui. I wanted to be able to book in advance. A lot of places offer a discount if booked with more than 10 days in advance. There are also reviews from people on the websites, so you can see if the tour/attraction will fit the needs of your family.

I will talk about the activities and recommendations about what to do in Maui in a future post, because each one takes lots of explanations.

Once I had decided about the activities were going to do, I booked a rental car. Believe me; you are going to need one. If you really want to experience everything Maui has to offer and save some money rent a car. Almost all companies offer the same rate and if they have cars available they will upgrade you for free. Unless you are going in an all adventure trip an economy car will do it for the week and will be good on gas, which it is expensive. If you have a GPS take it with you. You are going to need one and they are expensive at the rental car places.

Once you get to Maui I recommend you stop by Wal-mart or Costco to buy groceries for the week. Almost all resorts have a kitchen. I saved money buying water and food to prepare breakfast, have snacks for my son and have some drinks too! You can also buy sunscreen and even boogie boards really cheap, that way you can travel light and avoid airline extra fees.

Be at the lookout for the next posts with some of our attractions and recommendations of where to eat.

Beach at Maui
Beautiful Beaches at Maui
14 Comments
MAYRA RODRIGUEZ link
9/3/2012 05:33:07 am

Que interesante esto de Maui. Quiero seguir la serie a ver cómo te fue...me imagino que espectacular.

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Adriana Martin link
9/3/2012 06:09:00 am

Yo muero por ir a Maui!

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Eliana Tardio link
9/3/2012 08:04:45 am

I´ll be back to read more about your adventures at Maui, it sounds like an exciting place to visit! :)

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Comiendo en LA link
9/3/2012 09:59:44 am

How Fun!!! Yo siempre he querido ir a Hawaii!! Estaré pendiente de tus consejos!!

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Cristina-colombianaenCA link
9/3/2012 12:17:41 pm

Que interesante! Tengo muchisimas ganas de ir a Hawai y me encantaria saber como te fue en el viaje.
Estare pendiente de todos los detalles.

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Teresa Garza link
9/3/2012 01:39:34 pm

Definitivamente esta en mi Bucket List is a Maui (jejeje acabo de ver la película por eso me acorde) Realmenente es un lugar que me encantaría visitar.. Gracias por llevarnos virtualmente a este mágico viaje.

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Alejandra
9/3/2012 03:04:30 pm

Ese es uno de los destinos que me gustaría visitar, debe ser maravilloso estar ahí. Felicidades!

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Sisy - Mama Latina en Philly link
9/3/2012 05:48:37 pm

I only knew about Honolulu! I'll have to get more info about Maui. It sounds like a very nice place to visit, How many days is good enough to enjoy Maui?

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laura Rodriguez link
9/3/2012 11:57:11 pm

I want to fallow you journey ti Maui, it make me want to go there too.Good Luck!

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S, Yissele link
9/4/2012 12:41:51 am

Que hermoso lugar Monica, muchas Gracias por compartir tus experiencias, las estaré siguiendo! Ya anoto este lugar para visitarlo! Muchas Gracias por tu visita y el saludo de Aniversario! XOXO...

FELIZ SEMANA!
http://www.mamiholisticaygenial.com

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Sofia - Living La Vida Blogging link
9/4/2012 01:41:57 am

Cundo vamos todas???? Uf seria dificil regresar de esa vacacion!

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Cool Chill mom link
9/4/2012 05:46:32 am

Green with envy!!!!
Lol
Can't wait for your tips and encouragement to go!!!!

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Ericka link
9/4/2012 03:32:53 pm

Es un sueño para mi visitar Hawaii! Se ve maravilloso!

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