Maui and Lana'i, 7th Edition: Making the Most of Your Family Vacation (Paradise Family Guide)

Maui and Lana‘i are often considered two of the more exclusive vacation destinations in the Hawaiian Islands. Well-known for their summer homes and beach-front condominiums, these islands also offer many opportunities for exploring the natural beauty of the tropics and making family memories that last a lifetime. To help families plan the best trip to the Islands, Christie Stilson and Dona Early have compiled their seventh edition of Maui and Lana‘i. This joint production of Prima Publishing and Paradise Family Guides shows the reader that these island getaways can provide fun and adventure for the entire family.

Inside you will find tips on all aspects of an island-style vacation, including where to stay, what to see, where to eat, and what to do. Special sections are devoted to traveling to Hawai‘i with children, the physically impaired, and seniors.

Stilson and Early use their local insight to give you the best bets on Maui and Lana‘i. Highlights include:

• Best Sunset Dining View: Kapalua Bay Lounge
• Most Unusual Breakfast Buffet: Auntie Aloha?s Breakfast Luau in Kahanapali
• Best Snorkeling on Lana‘i: Huopoe Beach
• Most Unusual Visual Adventures: The Hawaii Experience Domed Theater
• Best Family Dining Experience: Cheeseburger in Paradise


Inter-island travel has never been more affordable. With Maui and Lana‘i, a family vacation to the islands is more accessible than ever before.

About the Authors

Christie Stilson, owner of Paradise Publications, resides in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and two children.

Dona Early lives on Maui and writes dining and travel columns for a local newspaper and an online visitor service.