Hello all, looking for some advice on travel to Maui in the next 2 -3 months. 2 adults. When is the best time to go, any suggestions on vrbo? We will be renting a car. TIA

Same!

We went to Oahu last week of April and first week of may. It was great weather wise.

Download GyPSy Maui for some added info as you drive! Very cool app and it's all by satellite

https://www.vrbo.com/485393
We stayed here for a couple weeks in November. Beautiful condo with everything you could possibly need. You will love Maui!!

A beauty!

Last March we rented a condo at Kapalua Villas on Maui, and it was amazing, and fairly reasonable.

Very nice! Ty!

I like amazing and reasonable!

I have stayed at this resort before too and it is very nice. It is a little dated but when we were there for Easter, they did an Easter egg hunt and had some mini golf tournaments all for free. The pools are small but they are not crowded. It is walking distance to a grocery store so you can cook your own food. Parking is free too!

http://papakea.com Have been to Maui six times and have always stayed at Papakea! Beautiful grounds and is close enough to Lahaina/Kaanapali to go anytime, but far enough that there aren't as many people. You can get a unit through the resort directly or from condo owners who advertise through vrbo!

Def going to look into this one! Ty!

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Thank you for this info! Do you think the end of Feb is too early to go. We want to go so bad but don't want to sacrifice the weather. I checked on line and it's a little scattered. We went to Ohau in late April and it was gorgeous!

Weather in Maui is consistent year round. Not much variation. February is definitely high season, and you will probably be limited in condo choices booking now.

very good to know!! Thank you, we looked a couple months ago and prices weren't bad, we've noticed that they have now shot up!!

Whenever you go make sure you go to Komodo Bakery for the doughnuts on a stick! Best I've ever had!

Kihei Sands is a great option.

Thank you! Nice!

Don't go during spring break. We did that and it was a little crazy

Oh right! Do you what they consider spring break, through our research it looks like half way through Feb to half way through March!

Looks like the busiest will be March 11 - 25 http://www.springbreak.com/Spring_Break_Dates.html

oh you are sweet! Thank you

No problem. We did one week in Maui and one week in kauai in 2014 and loved it. So easy to travel around and the weather is perfect all the time.

ok now you're talking!!!! I've been looking at Kauai as well, they both seem so different! And yet so beautiful in their own way, we love to explore but we also love to just relax. Do you just take a quick flight over?

Yep we took a flight and it was worth it. Kauai was a lot quieter and I thought the scenery was amongst the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Especially napali coast, Hanalei bay and Waimea canyon. Kauai gets more rain but since it stays consistently warm it's not really an issue

bless your heart
. I've proposed the idea to my hubby and he loves it! I wouldn't have thought of it! I've heard it is so amazing! Thank you for naming the different areas as well!! We appreciate it so much!

No problem if you want recommendations of things to do on both islands feel free to pm me.

awwwe you just keep getting sweeter! Thank you so much! I'm sure I will! Thanks Evelyn

vrbo rates drop after April 15th, it's considered low season. You can save a lot of $$'s !! we have stayed at Kihea Garden Estates several times and always been impressed. Enjoy your trip!

Oh that is such great info!!! Thank you so much!!! And thanks for the recommendation, I will take a look

If you go before the end of March i t's whale season and the humpbacks are there with their babies. I prefer going in low season even though it's nicer weather here.

Oh right....the whales!!!!! Thank you!

My favorite place to book on vrbo is through Kamaole Sands in Kihei, but if you can afford it, the best snorkel beaches tend to be in Wailea.

We love snorkelling!!! It's def on our must do list!!! Thank you!

Selena if you go into Polo beach or Wailea beach, it's shore access to where the big boats take their tourists for the second site. It's great taking a couple minute swim out to where people pay the boat tours.

oh that is so neat!!!!! We would love that!!!! Thank you so much again!!!

Make sure to go before Japan's spring break. It's about a month that the price almost doubles on all Hawaiian islands.

Oh my really!!!! I'll have to look that one up!!! Thank you for the heads up!

Kihei is the "sunniest" part of the island. And known as "little Canada". lots of great beaches within walking distance. vrbo or airbnb are your best bets for accommodation. We've stayed at Kamaole Sands, Maui Kamaole and Hale Kamaole. Maui Kamaole is probably the oldest of the three and may be the cheaper. Go to Hookipa beach mid to late afternoon to see turtles (but please keep your distance). Flatbread company in Pa'ia has the BEST pizza on Maui. Definitely do the trip up to Haleakala to see the sunrise - AMAZING!! We do a trip over to Lanai with Paragon Sail Maui tours -its a snorkel trip with time on the gorgeous beach of Lanai. Take a trip Up Country - it's off the beaten path and lots of fun things to see and do.Have a great trip! I'll be surprised if you don't fall in love with the island

Thank you so much for all of the info, some great tips, I think we need to stay longer now!

To rent a car try All save car rentals they are awesome they can drop the car off at airport no line up and when you leave just leave car in airport parking lot. Quick and easy

do you reserve on-line with them? I just tried to see their rates and they didn't have any rentals available for a few dates I tried.

Oh that's awesome, thank you for that tip! That will make things easier!

I have always called them to make reservations and ask if there are specials on vans or full size vehicles Good luck

We like Maui parkshores Condos

Thank you! I will definitely take a look!!

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Unless you want to stick fairly close to your hotel/condo, or do tours, definitely rent a car! So many cool places to check out that get you away from the urban areas. Food is pretty pricey at the hotels and at restaurants near them, so either venture out a bit or cook most of your own food. We saved a lot by cooking most of our meals. Wailea/Makena area seemed to be a bit quieter with an older crowd, but definitely pricier to stay in that area. The beaches were incredible though, and the weather is drier in the west/southwest. I was actually surprised by how arid the landscape was.

Oh thank you so much, beaches beaches beaches, so important to us! Thank you!!!

Selena there are amazing beaches all over the island. We stayed right on Ulua Beach and there were turtles in the shallows every day. Never made it to Makena State Park, but I heard that is an outstanding beach as well.

we saw turtles in Oahu, what beautiful creatures! Some of the best beaches ever, we can't wait! Oh yes I read a little about Ulua, looks beautiful! Thank you!

I just back from Maui last night!
. I've been several times and it has never been as busy as it was over the holidays. Spring break is spread out, it is busier but not crazy.
vrbo has great spots to rent and KIMO island rentals has really affordable used car rentals.
As of Feb you will need to reserve a spot on Haleakala if you want to watch the sunrise.
I love the little look out right before the very top, it's way less busy.

Oh wow!!! Thank you! Great tip! Glad u enjoyed your vacay!