MAUI WEDDING VISITOR GUIDE
OUR GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR DESTINATION WEDDING ON MAUI; WHERE TO STAY AND WHAT TO DO
Hawaii is the perfect location for a destination wedding. From the moment you step off the plane you’ll be greeted with the sweet aroma of plumerias and a warm tropical breeze. Everywhere you look you’re gaze will be met with the beauty of the islands; swaying palms, crystal blue waters, and more rainbows than you can count. Planning your Maui wedding may involve coordinating travel between a large group of friends and family. With this in mind we’ve created our Maui travel guide for couples and guests seeking an island destination wedding or elopement.
You’re first point of travel off the plane will likely be to the rental cars. There’s pretty much three options when it comes to choosing a car for Maui; convertible, SUV, or regular car. If you’re looking for an alternative to the typical car rental Turo is still a viable option; though we recommend only choosing cars with great ratings. Any ‘cruiser’ style vehicles will run bargain priced, however be prepared to potentially not have a.c or other working functions.
WHEN TO VISIT MAUI
Year round the temperatures on maui range 75-85 daily with nights sometimes dropping to the 60’s. Though the weather doesn’t vary much there are slight differences in seasons.
Winter on Maui lasts from October until April. The sun isn’t as strong and there’s more rain as winter storms pass through. Winter on Maui is also when the whales come. These incredible creatures can be spotted all along the coast of Maui and even viewed from some Lahaina beaches.
May through September is the Summer season which is also the island’s busy season. kids from the mainland are on school breaks so prepare for more families on island.
WHERE TO STAY DURING YOUR WEDDING WEEK
there’s two main destinations to stay on Maui’s south and west coasts.
Southside:
Located on Maui’s south coast are the towns of Kihei and Wailea; two popular resort areas. Kihei features a mix of beachfront condos, boutique hotels and affordable rentals. The town is situated on a long stretch of road lined with beaches, shops, and restaurants. this area is our choice for families and budget CONSCIOUS travelers.
Further down the road is Wailea where you’ll find Luxury hotels, beaches, golf courses, and high end shopping. Wailea features a number of hotels that offer stunning wedding venues with sweeping ocean views.
Westside:
Situated on the westside you’ll find plenty of beaches, shops, and restaurants. Kaanapali beach is popular stretch of beautiful crystal coast with most of the popular hotel chains. Not to far north is another smaller area known as Honokowai which offer’s beachfront condos at more affordable rates.
WHAT TO DO ON MAUI
Maui can best be experienced in two ways; either adventuring or relaxing. You really can’t go wrong spending your week doing nothing but sitting on a beach. Book a massage or enjoy a walk like the Kapalua Coastal Trail. For the adventurous types Maui is full of beaches for snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, and more. The island offers multiple hiking locations around the island some of which will take you far up into mountain ridges with sweeping views. Other popular adventures include doing the iconic road to Hana; a winding lush jungle road full of waterfalls and epic views. Consider viewing haleakala for sunrise or sunset. Don’t forget to stop off for some Komoda’s Bakery in Makawao if you do visit in the early morning.
Regardless of how you plan to spend your wedding week and possibly early honeymoon Maui is offers such a variety of options. Maui is the perfect place to plan your itinerary in advance or just tune into island time and go with the flow.
We hope this guide has been helpful and if you have any additional questions about planning your Maui wedding week please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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