042 How to Make the Most of Your Family Vacation Time in Maui

Maui has so much to offer families! Discover many highlights that you won’t want to miss when you visit Maui on this episode where Kevin Wagar joins Lisa to share his family’s Maui favorites. As parents, they both understand the balance needed between fun, rest, accommodations, rental cars, good food, and entertainment. They cover all of these areas & more while sharing a few off the beaten path ideas you will want to add to your Maui itinerary.

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Hawaii has everything you could possibly ask for in a family destination.
— Kevin Wagar

Episode Questions Answered

  • What makes Maui a great family destination?

  • Hawaii can be an expensive trip because of flights. Kevin shares insights on how to get the price priced flights.

  • Rent a car or stay put at a resort?

  • What type of accommodations you can look for in Maui.

  • What are the best family-friendly activities to do in Maui?

Favorite Family Fun Activities in Maui

Haleakala National Park: Make plans to watch the sunrise here.

Kevin recommends staying at least one night at Kula Lodge which is halfway down the Haleakala Volcano. Be sure to watch the sunset from here.

Must-see Road to Hana Highlights

Here are a few of Kevin’s favorite stops on the drive:

Waianapanapa State Park: check out the black sand beach and lava flow

Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees

Bamboo Forrest: Good tips for seeing this in the linked post.

Seven Sisters Waterfall

Charles Lindbergh Gravesite

Mile 26: Food Trucks

Mile 32: Fruit stand with popsicles

Hana Ranch Restaurant

Other favorites in Maui

Lahaina Submarine

Central Valley

Old Lahaina Luau

Other Resources

Be sure to check out Kevin’s articles with a lot of great information about visiting Maui with kids:

Unforgettable Things to Do with Kids in Maui

Choosing the Best Road to Hana Stops for Your Maui Road Trip

Top Tips to Experience the Maui Submarine Tour in Lahaina

The Best of Maui Itinerary - See the Whole Island in 5 Days

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