Maui vacation - tips on lodging for seven, car rental, cheap flights, things to do and see in Hawaii?

If you're looking to stay on the western side of Maui, I have a great recommendation for you. We stayed in Kaanapali at the Papakea resort, ours was a rental condo. This worked out being cheaper than a lot of hotels because we cooked a lot of our meals at home. I think we paid $150 per night for four people, in a two bedroom. It had great amenities (full kitchen, studio, 1,2,3 bedroom options, pools, BBQs, tennis courts, ocean front, close to grocery store...). We rented a car from them and they offered the cheapest weekly price.





As far as sightseeing, we found a travel agency in Whaler's Village that offered HEAVILY discounted rates on travel packages (snorkeling, road to Hana tours, luaus, helicopter tours...). The only catch was that we had to sit in on a 90 minute timeshare presentation. The presentation wasn't too bad (free lunch!) because you're able to look at some really great properties...and we were able to go snorkeling for $15 per person and to a great luau for $29 per person! The regular price for each was $99 per person. That's only if you have time to do it.Maui vacation - tips on lodging for seven, car rental, cheap flights, things to do and see in Hawaii?
drive all the way around the west side of the island the views are great. there is also a GREAT banana bread stand called kiki's and it is delicios. then also you msu drive to hana as other people have said. also there is the iao needle/iao valley. that was really beautiful and a VERY short walk. also drive to the top of haleakala. its amazing how the temeraturte changes and it is fun watching hang gliders go off the edge. then there is the hike to the 7pools. i did this a while ago and it was fun. make sure you bring a swim suit so you can enjoy the water!!!then there is hanalua beach and it is a little walk, through a beautiful junge into a GREAT snorkleing bay. also there is kaanapalui beach. it is perfect for everything from cliff diving(i went off and its only like 22feet with high tide) to boogie boarding, and even snorkeling! its my favorite place in the world. then up a little north of that is D.T. Flemming beach. it is perfect for boogie bording, at least in june when i go. i also reccomend eating in lahiana, and shopping there. i also have twice gone parasailing in lahiana and if you like that stuff it was a great veiw!!! they even dip you in the water if you want to. also shopping in whalers village then going out to the beach, its in like south kaanapali i think. also see a luau, and if you already have, like my family, we went to this majic show this last year and it was really fun. if you are interested in scuba diving i was certified there, and it was a great program. i hope that i have helped you!