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Snorkling/Diving of course. There are dive shops all over the island and knowledgable staff can give you advice on best diving spots. They'll no doubt want to sell you on a snorkling trip to Molokini, but some of those trips are excellent and a good value. Just make sure you shop around for the best deal and the best package. Watch the weather and try to plan any boat trips when the trade winds are low. For great scenery and less crowds, drive around the top of West Maui. The road gets very narrow and windy, in some places only one lane, so watch for oncoming traffic. Very beautiful, old fashioned towns. More people go to Hana, on the east side of Maui. Its a longer drive, but very beautiful. If you can get accomidations for a night or two around Hana, you can spend more time exploring the area. If you search the net there are various simple cabins and bugalows there which are great to stay in. Some are cheap but charming. Some great beaches around Hana. Hamoa Beach comes to mind for body surfing and your boys may appreciate the girls from the hotel who use this beach. There is also a spectacularly beautiful red sand beach a short walk from Hana. It is clothing optional, so it might be awkward for a family trip lol. Get a hold of a good travel book on Maui, one that has "hidden secrets" or such thing, or talk to locals, there are many great waterfalls, beaches and places which are slightly off the beaten track. The up country, on the west side of the mountain is great for views, cooler weather, funky shops, etc. Check out Kula and Makawao. I'm no expert on nightlife, but Lahaina and Kihei have some good bars. Kaanapali as well. Kaanapali has some seaside restaurants, fancy hotels, a mall a great beach good snorkling and babes in bikinis, so there is something for everyone there. Wailea has a nice beach and really fancy hotels, it's fun to have a drink in the poolside bars there. Some good snorkling here too. There are some fancy (expensive) restaurants here, but for a change of pace and something a little easier on your wallet, try Mulligan's on the Blue, which is an Irish pub on a golf course above Wailea. Live music and fun atmosphere. South of Wailea is Makena beach, or Big beach which wide, sandy and popular. Close by is Little beach, another nude beach. My favorite restaurant on the island is Mama's fish house, which is close to Paia. Excellent seafood. Paia is a cool town for shopping and eating too. I haven't even told you about windsurfing, cycling hiking, kiteboarding and all the other great things to do. You'll definately have fun!
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