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Q. What is the cheapest route to travel to Maui with a group of 15 including airfare and condo rental? Do you know any specific places to stay? I need help Im planning a trip for a 21st birthday but the whole family is wanting to go. Any suggestions? Flying from Texas. A. There are direct flights to Maui from Dallas and Houston on American (Dallas) and United (Houston) but with a stop-over in L.A., San Fran or Phoenix. American and United have non-stops from Big D and Houston to Honolulu...but then you'll have to buy the plane ticket to Maui from Oahu. Call the airline directly. They offer discounts on large orders..possibly giving one or more seats free with purchase of so many. You can't get these discounts online. Def get a house or condo. Hotels are too expensive for so many...and a house and condo will offer your own kitchen to save on meals. You can get huge ocean-front houses for $3,500 to $5,000 a week that will sleep that many. Say it cost $5,000 a week...divi...

Q. We are going to Maui in a week and trying to figure out what we are going to spend on groceries for 2 of us for 6 days. What grocery store should we shop at near Lahaina? And how much should we be expecting to pay? A. There is a big 24-hour Safeway grocery store in Lahaina. It is a little less expensive than the Star Market which is about 10 minutes north of Lahaina. My wife and I did a price comparison from a big grocery shopping list from that Safeway in Lahaina, and we found it was 40% more expensive than our big grocery store back home in Michigan. Lots of information about Maui shopping, sights, activities, hotels, condos, restaurants, is at http://www.mauihawaii.org What is a good inexpensive restaurant to go to after beach wedding in Maui? Q. It has always been my dream to get married in Maui. I would like to get married on the beach, but where can I celebrate with a small group of people afterwards? I'm looking for a nice inexpensive place with good food. Any tips ...

Q. We are going to Maui in a week and trying to figure out what we are going to spend on groceries for 2 of us for 6 days. What grocery store should we shop at near Lahaina? And how much should we be expecting to pay? A. There is a big 24-hour Safeway grocery store in Lahaina. It is a little less expensive than the Star Market which is about 10 minutes north of Lahaina. My wife and I did a price comparison from a big grocery shopping list from that Safeway in Lahaina, and we found it was 40% more expensive than our big grocery store back home in Michigan. Lots of information about Maui shopping, sights, activities, hotels, condos, restaurants, is at http://www.mauihawaii.org What is a good inexpensive restaurant to go to after beach wedding in Maui? Q. It has always been my dream to get married in Maui. I would like to get married on the beach, but where can I celebrate with a small group of people afterwards? I'm looking for a nice inexpensive place with good food. Any tips ...

Q. I am planning to go on my honeymoon to Hawaii during xmas this year. We would like to stay in a nice hotel/condo hotel in Maui. Having said that the prices during that period are quite high. So our budget is not more than $325 per nite for the hotel. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding places to stay? I have heard Aston Mahana is quite good. Any other suggestions? A. My favorite hotel/condo is the Kaanapali Ali'i...it is beachfront and the rooms are magnificent as well as the perfect location...Christmas time is high dollar peak season, rates will be high at all accomodations in Hawaii at that time. This condo hotel fills up quickly..if you are interested you will need to book immediately.Aloha and Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! What is the best hotel to stay in Hawaii? Q. Where is a great luxury hotel in hawaii with a lot to do? Also stuff to do for 14-17 year olds? A. Maui - Grand Wailea Kauai - Princeville Resort Big Island - anywhere in Waikaloa O...

Q. We just got to Kihei on Maui for our honeymoon, and it's our first time visiting Hawai'i. We'd planned on lounging at the beach, trying snorkeling/scuba, driving the road to Hana, and checking out the sunrise on Haleakla. All those activities seem to be in jeopardy since there's a 30-60% chance of rain every day for the week we're here. Besides going to the movies and shopping are there some fun activities to do while here? Bonus points for things that can only be done while here. A. The rain never lasts long ... so go exploring! Western Maui - Lahaina Central Maui - the Maui Ocean Center (indoors and out), and/or a drive up to the peak of Haleakala Volcano North Central Maui - Have lunch at "Mama's Fish House" and watch the kamikazi wind-surfers while you eat! Eastern Maui - take a drive to Hana, along the 35 mile "Road to Hana" - take is slow! There are over 500 hairpin turns, 64 one-lane bridges, and many parks and outlook views a...