Maui: What to Pack

This is an excerpt from Frommer's Maui 2010:

Maui is very informal: You'll get by with shorts, T-shirts, and sneakers at most attractions and restaurants; a casual sundress or a polo shirt and khakis are fine even in the most expensive places. Dinner jackets for men are required only in some of the fine-dining rooms of a very few ultraexclusive resorts, such as the Lodge at Koele on Lanai -- and they'll cordially provide you with a jacket if you don't bring your own. Aloha wear is acceptable everywhere, so you may want to plan on buying an aloha shirt or a muumuu (a Hawaiian-style dress) while you're in Maui.

So bring T-shirts, shorts, long pants, a couple of bathing suits, tennis shoes, and rubber water shoes or flip-flops. Don't forget a long-sleeved cover-up (to throw on at the beach when you've had enough sun for the day). If you plan on hiking, bring hiking boots and several pairs of good socks. You might also want to bring binoculars for whale-watching.

The tropical sun poses the greatest threat to anyone who ventures into the great outdoors, so be sure to pack sun protection: a good pair of sunglasses, strong sunscreen, a light hat, and a canteen or water bottle if you'll be hiking -- you'll easily dehydrate in the tropical heat, so figure on carrying 2 liters of water per day on any hike. Campers should bring water-purification tablets or devices.

Check This Out: Direct Flights from U.S. and Canadian Cities to Maui and Honolulu - Make Early Airline Reservations to Ensure the Best Seats and Routing!

  

It is not too early to make your airline reservations to attend ADTA Maui 2011! It's easy...try Sidestep, a website that lets you research airline schedules and itineraries with the option to create an account with a user name and password which, in turn, allows you to save your searches for easy future reference. If you prefer to search through particular airlines, here are two lists that show airline flights from U.S. cities directly into Maui as well as direct flights into Honolulu International Airport:

DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM U.S. AND CANADIAN CITIES TO MAUI (KAHULUI AIRPORT-OGG) AS OF MARCH 2010:

American Airlines: Los Angeles; Dallas/Ft. Worth

Hawaiian Airlines: Portland, Seattle

Delta Airlines: Los Angeles

United Airlines: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago (O’Hare), Denver

US Airways (American West): Phoenix

Air Canada: Calgary, Vancouver

Continental Airlines: Los Angeles, Santa Ana

West Jet: Edmonton, Vancouver

Alaska Airlines: San Jose, Oakland, Seattle, Portland, Anchorage

DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM U.S. AND CANADIAN CITIES TO HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (HNL) AS OF JUNE 2010:

American Airlines: Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Los Angeles, San Francisco

Air Canada: Calgary, Vancouver

Alaska Airlines: Anchorage, Seattle

Continental Airlines: Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, Orange County

Delta Airlines: Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle

United Airlines: Chicago, Denver

Hawaiian Airlines: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oakland, Portland, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle

Northwest Airlines: Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Portland, San Francisco

United Airlines: Los Angeles, San Francisco

US Airways: Phoenix

WestJet: Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria

The Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa

The Association of Defense Trial Attorneys will hold its 70th Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa on beautiful Ka'anapali Beach, on the Island of Maui in Hawaii, April 5 - 9, 2011. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for you and your Family to experience ADTA hospitality at one of most spactacular places on earth! Most of the resort's 508 rooms and suites directly face the Pacific, with a private lanai for contemplating the view. Inside, the craftsmanship of old Hawai'i reveals itself in lamps of bamboo design, patterns recalling block prints on kapa, and rattan chairs drawing on the peacock shapes of ancient thrones.

The resort's unique 'Ohana (Family) Suites encompass two spacious and adaptable rooms. On the highest level rises the Ali'i Suite, surrounding you with prized artwork, from authentic koa bowls and drums to original Matson menu covers from the 1930s whose images have defined Hawai'i for generations.

Dining options at The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa are as rich and varied as the hues in a Kaanapali sunset. Here you’ll find international favorites, contemporary Hawaiian creations, and exceptional fine dining menus.

With sweeping coastal views and a delightful menu of island-influenced creations, the Keka'a Terrace is the perfect choice for casual dining and Black Rock Steak & Seafood for contemporary dining. East and West culinary delights combine at Teppan-yaki Dan, where guests will enjoy a fusion of delicious culinary traditions, as master chefs prepare originally inspired dishes at your table.

And for cool tropical drinks, light menus and lilting slack-key guitar, try The Cliff Dive Bar, follow the garden paths to the Mai Tai Bar, or let the trade winds carry you to the Reef's Edge Lounge.

Experience Sheraton Maui's own luau. Located beachfront on Kaanapali Beach, our luau shares the music, dance, and history of the islands right here at the foot of the famous cliff diving point, Black Rock.