The beachfront Kahana Falls Resort is located in the town of Lahaina in Maui. Make your first stop the Paradise Activities Desk, where the concierge will be happy to assist you with planning excursions. Go for a stroll among the tropical gardens and check out the Koi Pond on the way to the outdoor freeform pool with waterfalls. Lounge poolside with the latest issue of People magazine while the little ones splash around in the children's pool. Hungry? Take advantage of the on-site BBQ grills for a family cookout. Let the kids help carry burgers, hot dogs and side-dishes while the grownups handle the condiments, utensils and toppings. After lunch, get your cardio on at the fitness center while the kids hang out in the on-site game room. At the end of a long day of fun, relax in the sandy-bottomed hot tub and watch the sunset.

One- to two-bedroom condos sleep four to six guests and have enough room for the kids and all of their blankets, toys and games. A family field trip to the Times Supermarket is definitely in order – your full kitchen won’t stock itself. Recruit the kids to help bake your famous brownies (and make sure that there’s enough chocolate). The washer/dryer will come in handy if the eggs or flour decide to go rogue. In-suite entertainment includes flatscreen TVs with Cable. Gather everyone on the couch, put one of the kids on popcorn duty and another in charge of the remote and get ready for a low-key night in. Don't forget to pack favorite movies from home; you'll have a DVD player perfect for family movie night.

Whalers Village is just a short drive from the resort and features a variety of shopping and dining options. Treat yourself to a new handbag at Kate Spade New York or Louis Vuitton or sunglasses at Sunglass Hut. Need a new swimsuit? Billabong has you covered. For athletic apparel, head to Lululemon. Get your caffeine fix at Island Vintage Coffee. Grab lunch at Hula Grill, Leilani’s on the Beach or Joey’s Kitchen and dessert at Yogurtland or Häagen-Dazs. Grownups-only afternoon? Try the Happy Hour at Maui Brewing Company, daily from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. If you have always wanted to try zip-lining, there are two main places that you should check out. Kapalua Zipline is Maui’s largest all dual zipline course and it received a 2017 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. There are four zipline tours offered. Skyline Eco Adventures is Hawaii’s #1 Zipline Company. It offers two locations and five zipline adventures.