We’ve added a brand new page to our site, What To Do On Your Maui Family Vacation, and it offers up even more great vacationing ideas. When we say there’s something for everyone here, we mean it. On the new page we suggest taking a hike around Mount Haleakala to watch the sunrise. Or even taking a look at the Kula Botanical Garden on the slope of Haleakala. The new page also touches on several places to eat, like the Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm, where you can have lunch and explore the farm grounds. It also touches on another great spot, The Surfing Goat Dairy. This is also somewhere you can eat and get a great tour of the grounds.

The bottom line is that no matter what your family’s interests or hobbies are, you’re certain to find activities that will make your trip the experience of a lifetime.

The more work you put into something the more you get out of it. This is true of most things in life—including vacations. When you arrive at The Royal Lahaina Resort we do our best to ensure that your stay is carefree and relaxing. But you need to put some work in first before you can make that a reality. And when we say work, we mean planning and researching your dream vacation. This is often easier said than done. For one, you may not even know what exactly you should be planning. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered on this front too.

To give your planning efforts a good kick start we wrote Planning and Preparing For Your Maui Family Vacation. This informative article will give you several insights into successful vacation planning. For instance, did you know that it’s a good idea to plan meal excursions ahead of time? Just think of all the time you’d save without trying to decide where to eat every meal. You’ll find tips like these and much more in our article, but if you need more trip planning help then take a look at our all inclusive Maui vacation packages.

We realize that a lot of planning goes into making a vacation carefree. We’ve written about the process here about choosing the right set of activities and a range of other factors to consider when planning your trip. With all of these details to keep track of it is possible that a few of the little things will get lost in the shuffle. Little things like your camera. While we don’t think you’ll forget it, we just thought a few tips would be helpful to get the most out of using it on Maui. But if you do forget your camera not to worry, there are plenty to buy here.

1. Place your camera in a water-resistant camera case.
2. You never know what you’ll see on Maui, so make sure you always have your camera on you.
3. Sometimes you can forget where you took those great scenic shots once you get home so take a picture of a location sign so you can remember where you were.
4. Remember to charge your camera’s battery nightly or bring extra batteries with you.
5. Have an extra memory card for your digital camera just in case.
6. Be smart, never place yourself in danger for the sake of a photo.

That last tip is the most important one. We want everyone to have a memorable and SAFE stay here. Have any more questions? Feel free to contact us.

There are a lot of reasons people consider Maui to be the best travel location in the world. And one of those reasons is the fact that there is so much to do. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the prospects when it comes to deciding on an itinerary for your vacation. It is possible having a great time just by going wherever the wind blows but it never hurts to be prepared. To help you get started, we included a variety of suggestions below.

• Zip Line over Ka’anapali and view waterfalls, the ocean, and views of West Maui
• Snorkel Cruise
• Whale Watching Cruise (December – April) – you can sometimes see whales playing in the waters in front of the resort but it’s best to book a tour to see them up close
• Maui Ocean Center – Get up close to Hawaii’s marine life without getting wet
• Road to Hana – this unique drive takes about three hours and winds past taro fields, waterfall pools, tropical gardens, rainforests, and ends in the town of Hana. Plan to spend the day getting to Hana as along the way you might want to stop for a hike or stop to take in the sights.
• Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm – Have lunch upcountry and explore the lavender farm
• Horseback Riding
• Surfing Lesson
• Sunrise at Haleakala – Witness Maui’s most spectacular sunrise at 10,000 feet above sea level. It will take about two hours to get to the summit from the Resort. Dress warmly it gets cold at the summit. Stay for a little while after the sun rises so you can see all the gorgeous colors of dawn stretching across the landscape.

It can be difficult planning a vacation that works for everyone so we included a wide range of activities. Some mix of these should give you a good idea of all that Maui has to offer. Need more help? Contact us.

While you’re here we do everything we can to make sure your stay is perfect. Our staff is well trained, enthusiastic and if there is one thing we pride ourselves in, it is customer service. But with that said, there are steps you can take well before you leave for your trip to help ensure you have a great time. We’ve created this short guide to help you consider a few things while making final arrangements for your vacation.

Consider renting a car. Exploring Maui upcountry, going up to Haleakala, and driving the Road to Hana are all enjoyable so it might be worthwhile to rent a car for exploring the areas outside of Ka’anapali and Lahaina. Many activities will provide shuttle service but, not all of them. The Royal Lahaina Resort is within walking distance to Whaler’s Village – about 15 minutes – or there is a free shuttle from the resort that will take you there. From Whaler’s Village you can hop a shuttle to Lahaina town for a small fee – $1 each way. Whaler’s Village and Lahaina town offer lots of shopping, dining, and activities.

Sampling a taste of the local seafood, island produce and vegetables is one of the best things about traveling to Hawaii, and the spectacular Ka’anapali coastline and open-air dining at the local restaurants will spoil you. Our concierge is available to make recommendations for nearby restaurants in town and our Royal Ocean Terrace Restaurant and Lounge offers casual Hawaiian fare in an open-air setting with views of the Pacific. The restaurant also serves a la carte breakfast items and a buffet breakfast featuring hot and cold items.

We hope you found our guide helpful. If you have any questions or want to know additional information, then feel free to contact us.