This far exceeded my expectations and I hope to book again in the future!
I forgot my favorite spot in Maui needs a reservation (Wainapanapa Black San Beach) … which forced me to find my new favorite spot: HAMOA BEACH
I was ultra intimidated to drive such a large van for the first time (I drive a sedan and a motorcycle at home) but it was perfectly fine. I got used to it within 5 minutes.
✨ Maui on a Budget✨
All in all:
$90 on gas over 4 days (not bad, gas was like $4.60)
Slept 2 nights at the boat landing recommended in the guidebook - this was kinda a last min trip so I wasn’t able to get reservations
And slept the other 2 nights outside my friends hostel way up the road
I spent $20 at Costco on Ice, fresh spinach and celery juice which all stayed fresh in the cooler. 20lb of ice lasted 2 ish days. I saved the melted ice for wash water.
The van is cozy at night and perfect for reading/unwinding.
I flew southwest and brought a suitcase of non perishable foods to save time and energy shopping in Maui which worked out beautifully for me.
I felt totally safe as a single traveling female millennial the entire time.
Coordinating with Amber was a g-d send.