I’ll be there the week of Oct 25. Plane tickets to kona are like $95. I kinda want to see Kona just cause its the mecca of all you iron man nut cases. 
I also love and will be due some kona brewing beer.
Not that Maui will not be amazing, but I’ll be going a long way from Alabama…
We did that in '06. In Maui for a vacation and flew to Big Island Fri to watch the race on Sat. Flew back late Sat. Was totally worth it in my opinion, but I think it depends on how big a fan you are. If you’re not that into it, I’m sure staying put and enjoying the day on Maui is not a bad option.
Totally worth it. Many people from Oahu fly over just to watch the race.
If you care yes… If not no…
If you are undecided then perhaps… 
Yes. Are you staying in Maui for the two weeks prior to Worlds? Do you know good trails?
One of the greatest spectacles in all of sport (in my biased opinion), is after the sun sets & watching the finishers come down Ali’i Drive. Tears flow…
Did anyone actually read the question? The OP isn’t going to be on Maui for Ironman. I would just hang out and enjoy Maui, but I’ve seen Hawaii plenty of times. Maui Brewing Co isn’t bad either.
This, but I was nervous to reiterate…
I’m missing the Kona race itself and will be there in three weeks.
I’m sure we will be more than happy hanging in Maui, having never been to Hawaii. I guess with the Ironman already over i’d just be looking at a bunch of familiar sounding roads…