Stores, Malls or Markets in Maui

We originally saw "Ah Fooks" on our honeymoon in 1993. We quickly took a picture and drove away. When we returned this past May 2004, we were determined to find "Ah Fooks" again. In 2007 we did find Ah Fooks but it had moved to a smaller building. Perhaps with all the big grocery stores moving in to the area there is too much competition. Nevertheless one can still find items moderately priced here in Ah Fooks.

What to buy: We bought some local fruit and local juices as well as bread and milk and locally made yogurts in flavors like Lychee, Guava, and pappya.

What to pay: Very reasonable pricing on most foods especially fruits and vegetables.

I was looking to add to my collection of bathing suits and this place seemed to have a huge selection of them. They also carry a nice selection of cover-ups, hats, beach attire, flips and other beach related items.

I walked in and perused the many racks looking for the right bathing suit and cover up and after trying on a few picked up a nice bikini that fit me perfectly.

Prices can be a little steep, but hey, you're in Maui.

What to buy: Anything and everything beach, I purchased a nice bikini at a reasonable price.

What to pay: The bikini was $109

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This is a very large department-like store that carries every thing you could possible need, want or desire. They have a large selection of food items, clothing, Hawaiian inspired trinkets, beach attire, books, t-shirts, frames, mugs, you name it.

Ferni and I were in search for a frame for one of our photos as well as a few items including macadamia nuts, a book for Leo (which I found) and a stuffed bear, a shot glass for Ferni and a baseball cap for me.

What to buy: We bought a few items here including a children's book for Leo as well as a stuffed bear, a mug and shot glass, a beautiful photo frame, some coffee and macadamia nuts as well as some drinks and water. As a present for our purchase we received a nice enviromentally friendly shopping bag.

What to pay: Prices varied depending on items but I found prices to be reasonble.

Cache is another women's apparel shop that you can find in most shopping centers throughout the US. They carry a nice selection of women's clothing like dressy party tops, dresses, pants and formal wear. They also carry a nice selection of jewelry and accessories.

I occassionaly will purchase something that really catches my eye and during our trip to Maui I was looking for a summery evening dress. The sales women was very helpful trying to help me find exactly what I was looking for which I did find. The dress was on sale for about $69 and was a perfect fit.

What to buy: Women's clothing and accessories

What to pay: Quite reasonbly priced

Tori Richard's is a Hawaiian line of upper end clothing which I would categorize as leisure resort wear. They have a nice selection of men's clothing as well as women's clothing that typifies island wear.

Their clothing is made very well with fine materials and designs that evoke the free spirit of being on holiday. I love their clothing and during our visit Ferni and I walked in to see if we could find him a short sleeved shirt, but to my dismay he didn't like any that were on display. We continued to look around and left empty handed. I am hoping that during our next visit their selection (color and design) are more to Ferni's liking.

What to buy: They carry a decent selection of long and short sleeve dress shirts, polos, sweaters, slacks, dress shorts and pants as well as other island accessories.

What to pay: Depending on the item, the prices can range from inexpensive to expensive. Dress shirts can start anywhere from $114 depending on the blend.

This is yet another line of women's clothing that you can find in almost every single shopping center throughout the US.

The store carries a nice selection of white and black clothing and accessories for women including casual smart wear and nice "party" dresses. I like the fact that you don't have to spend too much money on a nice evening, cocktail or party dress and still look like you did.

During my visit to Maui I stopped in to see if there was anything I could find here that wasn't in any of the other locations near my home and to my disappointment they had the exact same items.

I did find a nice piece of costume jewelry to go with the dress I purchased at Cache!

What to buy: Women's clothing ranging from smart evening wear, dresses, blouses, skirts, tops as well as shoes, purses and accessories.

What to pay: Their prices are reasonable, most dresses can cost about $168, but if you come by during one of their sales, you can score a nice party dress for next to nothing ($49, even $29).

ABC Stores are found throughout the Hawaiian Islands and is a good place to find all those things Hawaiian. They have a nice selection of t-shirts, towels, shorts, jewelry, mugs, picture frames, tote bags, hats and caps, flip-flops, beach itesm like sun lotion and sun block, toiletries, food, water, drinks, and a host of other misc. items.

I find that many of the items here at the ABC store are quite inexpensive.

What to buy: I have purchased everyting from towels to picture frames to t-shirts for Leo, a pair of swim trunks for Ferni, water, sun tan lotion, goodies like macadamia nuts, coffee, a mug and a beach bag as well as a beach cooler.

What to pay: Inexpesive

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The Shops at Wailea are a high end open courtyard shopping center located right next door to the Marriott where we were staying. They shopping center has a nice selection of designer shops as well as other shops you can find in any shopping center across the US. They also have a few other shops where you can find local items as well as jewelry, beach attire, trinkets and gifts to take back home as well as grabbing something to eat.

Ferni and I spent some time walking around the shops going in some of my favorite, shopping for some trinkets to take back home as well as shopping for some beach attire.

We also spent some time here at Longhi's were we had breakfast one day, dinner another and on our last night, a few drinks at the bar.

What to buy: You can find all sorts of items here

What to pay: Various price ranges from inexpensive to expensive