Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
in an angry fist shaken at your car or a call for you to slow down. Aside from speed
issues, car horns are
only
to be used in an emergency (or when your friend walks
by!), aggressive driving is severely frowned upon, and it's common courtesy-if not
expected-to stop and allow waiting cars into traffic. Drivers are known to wave or
throw
shakas
at each other, and there's a good chance you'll encounter at least one
“Slow Down! This ain't the Mainland!” bumper sticker during your drive around
the island.
Remember, you're here on an island to slow down and relax. So instead of racing
to get somewhere, leave earlier and take time to enjoy the ride.
On the west side of the island you can get scooters from
Motoroshi
(129 Lahainaluna
Rd., 808/661-0006), and on the south side you will find
Aloha Motorsports
(2463 S. Ki-
hei Rd., 808/667-7000,
www.alohamotorpsports.com
) in addition to other providers.
Traveling with children on Maui can be a memorable experience—for better or for worse.
Consider the kind of trip you want and book activities accordingly.
One of the best sites on the island for kids (other than the beach) is the
Maui Ocean
Center,
which is full of hands-on activities and educational experiences. On the other
hand, if you want to bring the little ones on vacation, but want to sneak away for a romantic
dinner, the best service on the island for a short-term sitter is
The Nanny Connection
(808/875-4777,
www.thenannyconnection.com
)
, where professional sitting staff will meet
you at your hotel and take care of your loved one in your absence.
A person with a disability can have a wonderful time in Hawai'i; all that's needed is a
little planning. The key for a smooth trip is to make as many arrangements ahead of time
as possible. Tell the transportation companies and hotels you'll be dealing with the nature
of your disability in advance so they can make arrangements to accommodate you. Bring
your medical records and notify medical establishments of your arrival if you'll be need-
