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Maui Hawaii – First Trip Travelers Guide

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September 27, 2019 by ES Ivy

Planning a trip to Maui, Hawaii? Most travel guides are written by experts, people who have traveled to a destination again or again. Or they’re written by a resident – someone who lives there. They’re written by people who have been everywhere and done everything! So why would you want to read a guide by a first time traveler? Simple. Because you’re  a first time traveler.

Get your cabana on the beach! 23 blog posts to help you plan your best first trip to Maui, Hawaii. Where to stay, what to do, where to eat, WHAT to eat, what to do in Hawaii with teens.

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Hawaii with teens, 8 tips for the best trip – Hawaii vacation 23

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September 27, 2019 by ES Ivy

Hawaii is one of the best places to vacation with teens. Just the reputation alone is enough to get your kids excited! Our family vacation to Maui was one of the best we’ve ever had (and as family planner, we’ve had some awesome vacations! If I do say so myself.) Want memories that will last a life time? Read on for tips about where to stay, what to do, and how to plan the best vacation ever to Hawaii with teens!In Hawaii with teens? There's going to be lots of photos taken on the beach, like this photo of my teen girl posing on a black beach on Maui.Hawaii with teens, 8 tips for the best trip - Hawaii is one of the best places to vacation with teens. Our family vacation to Maui was one of the best we've ever had. Read on for tips about where to stay, what to do, and how to plan the best vacation ever to make memories in Hawaii with teens!

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Best Maui Trip Planning 6 Websites and Books – Hawaii Vacation 22

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September 27, 2019 by ES Ivy

Planning a trip to Hawaii? After you decide which island to go to for your trip to Hawaii, it’s time to start planning your itinerary and where to stay! Here are the best resources when planning our own family trip to Maui for finding things to do in Maui, the best places to stay in Maui, itineraries for couples and families, or planning a trip on a budget.Let's get you to this waterfall in Hawaii! The best Maui trip planning resources for things to do in Maui, the best places to stay, itineraries for couples and families, or planning a trip on a budget.…

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What to eat in Maui – Hawaii vacation 21

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September 26, 2019 by ES Ivy

There’s lots of information about where to eat in Maui, but how about what to eat in Maui? Here are some local and Hawaiian favorite specialties that you can find lots of places in Hawaii. Find out what to eat on your Hawaii vacation. Don’t miss these local Maui food musts!

Coconut custard ice cream on the tropical island of Maui made in Hawaii - don't miss these Maui favorites on your trip - what to eat in Maui, local specialities…

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Best places to eat in Maui – Hawaii vacation 20

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September 26, 2019 by ES Ivy

You might not go to Maui for the beaches, but while you’re there you gotta eat! Why not eat someplace great? Want to know the best places to eat in Maui? Read on to find the best fish tacos, pulled pork, burgers, coconut shrimp, & pizza in Maui. These are the best places where we ate – actually ate, not just read reviews – in Maui.Best places to eat in Maui - don't miss out on delicious meals like these coconut shrimp and Hawaiian fish tacos with tropical mango and slaw.…

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Iao Valley and Iao Needle, Maui – Hawaii vacation 19

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September 26, 2019 by ES Ivy

Iowa Valley is the place to go if you want to see the lush tropical plants of Maui, Hawaii especially if you’re not up for a long hike or the perilous Hana Highway. Don’t miss the easy walking loop in the Iao Valley for a beautiful Maui nature walk!

Walking the Iao Valley hiking loop with views of tropical peaks and tropical plants. If you're not up for a big hike or theperilous Hana Highway don't miss the Iao Valley!…

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Haleakala Summit and Crater – not just for sunrise! Maui – Hawaii vacation 18

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September 26, 2019 by ES Ivy

When you hear Maui Sunrise, it means the Huleakala Summit Sunrise! But with ski clothing needed, that didn’t sound like something we could pack for a family of 5 – or want to get up for at 3 am. Read on for tips of how to miss the crowds, and to find out how a day trip to see the Huleakala summit and crater will be different from most sunrise tours you read about. It’s totally worth it!

Maui is famous for the Huleakala Summit Sunrise! But you need a 3 am wakeup call and ski clothing. Miss the crowds! Read day trip tips - totally worth it! Girl above the clouds Leleiwi Lookout Maui…

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How to convert portrait video to landscape for free

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August 8, 2018 by ES Ivy

video editing tips for beginners - how to convert a portrait video (upright) to a landscape video (sideways), for FREE! And get rid of the ugly black bars!Well, I did it. I took a video with my phone upright instead of across in landscape mode. So the video has the ugly black bars on the sides. And what I want to see is teeny tiny. Now that Google has taken away YouTube video editing, I had to find another way to convert portrait video to landscape video.

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Supply list – Bamboo Forest hike Maui – Hawaii vacation 17

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August 12, 2017 by ES Ivy

Not as easy as it looks! You'll want to be prepared to hike to the Bamboo Forest on MauiThe Bamboo Forest in Haleakala National Park on Maui is an impressive sight and not to be missed! If you have time on your drive on the Road to Hana, you definitely want to do this bamboo forest hike. But please note that it’s located at the midway point on the Pipiwai TRAIL. Yes, you need to pay attention to that trail part. Because unlike what other blog posts may have led you to believe, you need to be prepared for a hike when you set off to see the Bamboo Forest. Read Maui’s Magical Bamboo Forest trail to find out what to expect on the hike. Keep reading here to find out what to take with you on the hike into the Bamboo Forest on Maui!…

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Maui’s Magical Bamboo Forest trail – Hawaii vacation 16

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August 11, 2017 by ES Ivy

Be sure to plan for this top stop on the Road to Hana - Maui's best hike! To see the magical Bamboo Forest and beautiful waterfalls. Find out how long it takes to hike the Pipiwai trail to Makahiku Falls, the Bamboo Forest, and Waimoku Falls. I cover what to expect in terrain, difficulty, and weather.

Maui’s Bamboo Forest in Haleakala National Park, just past Hana on the Road to Hana Drive, is the impressive Bamboo Forest hike you’ve probably heard about on Maui! I’d seen photos like this on blogs, with the comment that since it’s at the end of the road, there often wasn’t time to do this because of needing to drive back to the resort area. But even though they didn’t spend much time there, you should make sure you see it! I got the impression that those bloggers had gotten to the edge of the Bamboo Forest, snapped a photo, and then not had time to explore around inside it. But the truth is, the bamboo forest is a LONG way into the hike and you need to be prepared. You can’t just see it and leave. We decided to stay a night in Hana, so that we would have time to see sights like this. BONUS: the best waterfalls on Maui are on this hike – not just one, but two waterfalls!


Be sure to check out all 23 posts in my Maui Hawaii – First Trip Travelers Guide!


Because we planned enough time, we saw the bamboo forest. Bloggers who said they didn’t have time to explore must have used stock photos – this is my own photo. We were actually there! And it was impressive and other worldly.

It was totally worth it!

To see the bamboo forest and the best waterfalls on Maui, you’ll need to be prepared with both time and supplies….

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