This is our first time to Maui, we have been to Oahu before and we liked the touristy area of Waikiki and all the restaurants and shops nearby to go to. We would like to stay somehwere in Maui with similar type of amenities near by. As I have been researching it seems like the west side (Kaanapali) is a good place to go, can any beyonders share their experience what places to avoid and places one should definitely consider.