Episode 124 is taking you on a beach vacation to the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. We spent a long weekend here, and as always, jam packed it without enough beach time and outdoor adventures to satisfy any travelers wish list. 

If you’re thinking about taking a Maui vacation we have recommendations on the best places to eat, grab a drink, swim in the ocean, and sightsee.

We even answer listener questions including “how much is a trip to Maui” which as you might image can be quite a lot! We share how we got roundtrip flights from San Diego for $50 for two! And share our tips for making Maui more affordable.

Maui Highlights:

• Haleakala National Park  (Pipiwai Trail, Ohe’o Gulch, sunrise)
• Road to Hana
• Baeches: Keawakapu Beach, Makena Beach/Big Beach, Ka anapali Beach, Napili Bay Beach

Experiences: Check out our Maui Viator Experiences for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.

Where to Stay: Here are a few recommendations in 2 different areas of the island.

• Wailea: AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea or Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort
• Kaanapali: Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas or The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa

Beach Gear: Check out our favorite beach gear in our Amazon Shop.

Flight Deals: Find a great flight deal to Maui by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and watching the daily flight deals (points & cash) that are emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.

Listen to the episode to hear how Jamal really feels about Maui and gauge for yourself if you want to visit one of the most praised Islands in America.