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Does it cover points and miles?

Yes. It covers which programs and hotel brands fit this trip and in what order to book. It does not quote card offers.

Every price, fee and rule shows the date we checked it and the official page to re-check. Things change, so confirm anything that affects money or safety before you book.

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Toddler-friendly: Maui (ages 1–5)

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Things change. Park fees, reservations, trail and road status, and storm recovery on Maui can change inside a week. Every stamped fact below was read on 2026-10-10. If a stamp is older than your trip, open the page again before you build a day around it.

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Promise: a calm, nap-proof week on Maui for children aged 1–5, from one base, with honest calls on the famous sights.
Trip length: 7 nights, 7 days (works at 5 with Day 3 and Day 6 cut).
Best months: see chapter 1 notes; calm south-shore water is typical in summer, but check conditions any month.
Budget band: mid; lodging is the swing factor. Fill the blanks in chapter 8.
Best for: parents of one- to five-year-olds who want a kitchen, a short drive, and a plan B.
Base guides: /guides/maui/ and /guides/honeymoon-maui-kauai/. We do not repeat them.

At a glance

One base, 7 nights. Drive less than 45 minutes before most mornings' nap.
Haleakalā sunrise: $30 vehicle + $1 reservation, 3–7 a.m. entry window (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Iao Valley: $5 per non-resident adult, ages 3 and under free, $10 parking per non-resident vehicle, reservation required (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Waiʻānapanapa: reservation required, same fee structure (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Maui Ocean Center: starting prices $49.95 / $39.95; hours 9–5, last entry 4 (checked Oct 10, 2026).
State parks hurricane notice dated 10/8/26: see chapter 1 and chapter 10.