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Wowie Maui!
Grandparents and Kids in Paradise By Kendeyl Johansen
My parents are early-risers so we decided to explore Maui in the mornings and relax beachside afternoons. My dad and Max (science buffs) loved exploring the Maui Ocean Center where we learned about green sea turtles, marveled at the grace of sharks and stingrays and gently touched sea cucumbers and sea stars. Visit the Maui Ocean Center at 192 Ma'alaea, Ma'alaea or call 808-270-7000 for more information.
Another big hit was whale-watching with Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures. This company donates all profits from tours to saving whales, dolphins and other marine-life, and the knowledgeable staff (all certified marine naturalists) encouraged questions and patiently answered Max's many inquiries. Everyone onboard marveled at the many whales we saw on the cruise and we snapped picture after picture. Visit one of the many tourist kiosks around Maui to book an Eco-Adventure or call 800-WHALE-1-1.
Save plenty of time in Maui for beachcombing. We played tag with waves, swam, sun-worshiped and built sand castles. A favorite memory is of my dad teaching Max how to snorkel. Another beach highlight is when we discovered a pristine coconut on the beach, took it to our hotel room and opened it eventually (after much laughter at our ineptitude a