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Back to EpisodesHow to Plan a Trip to Maui— Ep 47
Description
Your Ultimate Guide to Planning an Unforgettable Maui Vacation
Join Marcie on the Hawaii Travel Made Easy Podcast as she guides you through planning an unforgettable trip to Maui. Drawing from over 40 trips to Hawaii, Marcie covers everything you need to know including where to stay, top attractions, budget considerations, and where to eat. She also provides respectful travel tips post the August 2023 wildfires. Learn about key activities like the Haleakala Sunrise, the Road to Hana, and snorkeling at Molokini Crater. Marcie offers pro tips and cautions against common mistakes to ensure your Maui adventure is both enjoyable and respectful of the local community.
00:00 Welcome to Hawaii Travel Made Easy
00:42 Planning Your Maui Vacation
02:50 Choosing Where to Stay in Maui
05:27 Top Activities and Adventures in Maui
13:17 Budgeting for Your Maui Trip
15:48 Must-Try Food Spots in Maui
17:43 Common Mistakes to Avoid
19:35 Traveling Responsibly in Maui
20:13 Final Tips and Recap
Who this episode is for: Anyone planning a comprehensive Maui trip who wants a full guide covering logistics, attractions, food, and responsible travel post-wildfire.
What you'll learn: Where to stay on Maui, top activities and attractions, budgeting guidance, must-try food spots, and how to travel respectfully given Maui's recovery from the August 2023 wildfires.
Places discussed:
- Maui
- Haleakalā
- Road to Hana
- Molokini Crater
Activities discussed:
- Choosing where to stay
- Haleakalā sunrise
- Driving the Road to Hana
- Snorkeling at Molokini Crater
- Budgeting for the trip
Restaurants discussed: Must-try food spots discussed as a dedicated segment (15:48)
Marcie's recommendations:
- Choose where to stay based on your trip priorities and which activities you'll be closest to
- Prioritize Haleakalā sunrise, the Road to Hana, and Molokini snorkeling as Maui's signature experiences
- Budget realistically across the whole trip, not just flights and hotel
- Avoid common Maui-specific mistakes that catch first-time visitors off guard
- Travel respectfully and mindfully given Maui's ongoing recovery from the August 2023 wildfires
- Book required reservations (Haleakalā, Road to Hana logistics) in advance
Related Hawaii Travel Made Easy episodes:
- How to Visit Haleakalā Crater on Maui— Ep 10
- What You Need to Know About the Road to Hana on Maui— Ep 31
- How Many Days Do You Really Need on Maui?— Ep 130
- Where I Actually Eat on Maui— Ep 132
Related articles:
- Planning Your Trip? Find Out the Best Area to Stay in Maui
- 10 Essential Things to Know BEFORE Planning a Trip to Maui
- FREE 7 Day Email Course: How to Plan a Trip to Maui
Additional resources:
About Your Host: Marcie Cheung is a Certified Hawaii Destination Expert who has visited Hawaii 40+ times and spent 20+ years as a professional hula dancer. Through Hawaii Travel with Kids, she helps families plan authentic, affordable Hawaii v