[LakeCleElum]

Great photo's Island, almost makes me want to return for a 6th trip.

John, If you have your heart set on going, Maui for sure....Besides Island's great recommendations:

1) Coffee in one of the little towns in the upcountry
2) Don't go up to the volcano until you see it is clear. Can be sunny at the beach and foggy up there.
3) Out past Hana and 7 pools is where Charles Lindberg is buried. Tricky to find. Email me for info
5) They tell you not to drive your rental on the dirt road that goes on around from Hana. I've done it in a rental car and a motorcycle. Make sure it hasn't rained for a few days or you'll be fording a few rivers. Hit the road to Hana early, before traffic picks up. Can't really pass pokey tourists.
6) Turn wife/kid loose to shop in Lahaina, you sit at the bar on the 2nd level of "Cheeseburger in Paradise" Can keep an eye on them and see the ocean at the same time.
7) When you PU your rental car at the airport, go directly to Costco, so you don't have to drive across the island to return. Get your liquor and snorkel gear there also.
8) If your hotel as a BBQ, you must do: Azeka's Ribs from Azeka's Ribs and Snack Shop in Kihei,
9) I once did the 40 mile round trip bicycle ride from Kihei to Lahaina and back. Could have avoided the heat stroke if I had taken a shirt, hat and water. Stupid.
10) I'd recommend where to stay, but my fav building is now Condos with no rental.
11) Don't expect locals to be friendly to tourists - Can't say I blame them.
12) Lot's of car prowls, especially at the beach. Don't leave anything in your car.
13) DRIVE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD (HA)
14) More often than you think, the road from Lahaina area to the airport is closed due to a bad crash and you miss your flight. Happened to my sister-in-law last year. She had to spend 2 more days. Allow plenty of time.