Vacation Day 7: Kihei, Maui and Kaanapali, Maui
We woke up our last morning at our condo in Kihei. Trent and the kids went out to spend one last day at our beach and pool, while I pack and cleaned! By 11am we were gone. One our way out we ate at another awesome food place called Eskimo Candy. The seafood was divine, and we got to eat outside (I seriously could live in Hawaii).
We then took the long 45 minute journey to our new home for the next two nights in Kaanapali. The distance is only about 20 miles, but the speed limit and traffic make it take a little longer. All four of the kids conked out on the way. Since we were a bit early for check in we stopped at a place called “baby beach”. Baby beach is great because it is a local hot spot (which means not very crowded) and the waves break about 30 feet off shore, so it is super shallow and calm, perfect for kids.
After playing around for a bit, we headed to our new condo! I adored this place, it was so nice and all updated. There were board games and movies for the kids, and a huge lanai with an ocean view. We had our own master bathroom with a giant shower and separate giant tub, there was a tv in every room, and the kitchen had brand new appliances. Overall, I wish the condo in Kaanapali was on the beach we had in Kihei and it would have been perfect! After checking out the place we all bathed and got ready for the Old Lahina Luau!
Lahina is just the next town over and is the big tourist city. The Old Lahina Luau is the best rated and most popular Luau on Maui, and you have too book your table months in advanced! Luckily we had been planning this trip for several months, so we were able to get an awesome front row table! From the moment you walk in, to the moment you leave you are pretty much catered to and waited on hand and foot. We were all given lei’s and drinks as we were walking in, we were personally brought to our seats. Anything we wanted we got! Before the Luau started we were able to walk around and look at what some local vendors were selling. We bought two roses made from palm leaves, and Tanner bought a hand carved wood sea turtle.
We then headed back to our seats where Natalya and Nadia made friends with another little girl sitting near us, and Nadia also made friends with another grandma! The luau was served buffet style and the food was pretty good! Soon after we got our food the show started. We all enjoyed the show a lot, except Alexandra who just wanted to sleep. The show told the story of Maui and it was neat to learn the history of the island. During the show we were served desserts and as many drinks as we wanted! It was a really fun experience and I am so glad we were able to go.
