May 14th, 2008

You can have the time of your life at a Maui condo rental! A great way to learn about available activities and get discounts on those activities, is to pick up one of the numerous visitors guides available almost everywhere on the island. Channel 6 on Maui TV showcases the best activities on Maui. Our condo, as well as many others, had a welcome breakfast which we attended our first morning in Maui. In addition to a free breakfast, we received information on a wide range of activities available on the island. We were able to book several activities at a significant discount over regular price by booking together after the presentation. There are also booths or stores in all the shopping areas that offer activities at a discounted price. Check these out before paying full price. However, many of these booths are fronts for time share sales. To get the discount, you may have to sit through a timeshare presentation. Snorkeling equipment is readily available for rent for around $10 per week for the entire set (mask, fins, and snorkel) at the numerous dive and snorkel shops in the towns along the west coast. These shops will also provide you with a map to the best sites.

The best way to get around from your Maui condo rental is by renting a car. Having a rental car provides the opportunity to get off the beaten path and explore the island at your own pace. Because most visitors do rent a car, you may have to wait in line at the airport to get your car unless you book a car rental in advance through Hawaiianbeachrentals.com. Be sure to read and follow the road policy of your rental car company and follow the rules regarding restricted areas. Roads in some areas of the island are really more like trails than roads and most of the rental companies’ contracts have a clause that voids the rental agreement if you take their car on certain roads. If you drive in one of the restricted areas and the car breaks down or is damaged, you will be liable for all towing and repair expenses, even if you purchased insurance. After driving some of the less developed roads that are allowed, I can’t imagine driving on the restricted roads. Many of the permitted roads are little more than twisting, one lane paths so BE CAREFUL!