Greetings from California

Hi, I am going to be in Hawaii in 2 weeks ( Maui and Kauai) and would like some suggestions from you locals as far as must do/see places while I am there. Any recommendations would be appreciated!!

Ooohhh how fun...Maui and Kauai are nice places to visit. I'll give you my top five places to visit...because I could probably give you a billion things to go see...lol. For Maui... Hana Highway/Highway 31 South East Drive~~~beautiful scenery/beaches/waterfalls but it's a wicked drive...and long...lol...but stop off at Waikamoi Trail on the Hana Highway. Lahina Town Haleakala~~go for the sunrise... Oheo Gulch Iao Valley State Park oh and the Maui Aquatic Center...it's kinda neat if you have kiddos around. For Kauai... All the falls~~Hanakapiai, Wailua, Opaeka'a and Waialeale Crater The fern grotto Snorkling~~Tunnels beach, the snorkling is great and it has a really huge reef and Ke'e Beach Hanalei Valley Kilaue'a Lighthouse and wildlife preserve. Have fun!!

Thanks so much for your recommendations. I have been to Maui and did the drive to Hana. It was absolutely beautiful, but I got so car sick!! But I have never been to Haleakala and I think that we will do that for sure. i heard it is an awesome sight to see at sunrise. Thanks again.

Aloha Sharon...and how wonderful that you will be visiting us soon. I live on Maui and know that you will love every minute here. There is just so much to do on Maui, but some of the highlights for me are taking a boatride from Maalaea Harbor out to Molokini to snorkel (or just for the ride if you don't snorkel). A drive upcountry is beautiful......and visit the lavender farm for tea and some local flavor. The Maui Ocean Center (I live about a block away) is fun especially if you have children along. Of course, there are tons of fabulous places to eat/drink/and be merry. Since I live in Maalaea, some of my favoraites are The Blue Marlin (outdoors near the harbor and very casual), and Buzz's Wharf which sits right on the harbor so you can watch the boats coming and going. If you like to shop, check out Whaler's Village in Kaanapali and of course, Lahaina town. Kimo's in downtown Lahaina is a fun place to eat...right on the water...and so is Bubba Gump's. When you arrive, stop at a grocery store and pick up one of the many activities booklets available near the door. They will give you lots of ideas. I hope you have a wonderful trip. Aloha nui loa, KarenS