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Island of Maui
The Valley Isle
Watch a humpback whale breach the sea. Tee off at a championship
golf course. From the summit of Haleakala Crater to the shore of
Big Beach in Makena, Maui has a breadth of exhilarating outdoor
sights, activities, and entertainment for every visitor. Maui No Ka
'Oi in Hawaiian, means "Maui is the Best".
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Imagine, a Maui Vacation with crystal waters,
golden beaches, beautiful scenery, tropical breezes, swaying palms,
award-winning cuisine and world class resorts just to name a
few.
Maui's diversity will amaze and delight you. You'll marvel at
cascading waterfalls, the remote village called heavenly Hana, the
picturesque Lahaina, a National Historic District, where history
and fun combine to create a 'must see'. You'll discover the Marine
Preserve of Molokini, teeming with exotic sea life, and the majesty
of Haleakala Crater. Forty-two miles of glistening Maui beaches
meet the blue Pacific, where every year, from December until April,
Maui's favorite wintertime visitors are in residence. The humpback
whales, over 2,000 of them, migrate from their summer feeding
grounds in Alaska to the warm and sheltered waters of the Hawaiian
Islands.
Facts: Population 117,644, Area 727 sq.
miles
The "Magic Isle" produces sugar, pineapple, cattle and horses.
The 10,023-foot Haleakala is the largest dormant volcano crater in
the world.
Maui Flower: Lokelani (Pink Cottage Rose)
Maui Island Color: Pink
Lahaina (Virtual
Tour)
Lahaina was Hawaii's capital before 1845, and still has some of
the atmosphere of an old whaling town. Today, it's a National
Historic District with restored buildings, museums, missionary
homes and a replica of a 19th century whaling ship - not to mention
fun places to eat and shop along the historic waterfront.
The Hawaii Nature Center's Rainforest Walk is woven through
ancient footsteps of the Alii (Hawaiian Royalty) through the Iao
Valley. After crossing Iao Stream, visitors pass by a live Taro
patch and an old village site where evidence of 'terraces' can be
found. This is a must see while on your Maui vacation to
Hawaii.
Check out the marine life at The Maui Ocean Center without ever
getting wet! This is best place to get nose-to-nose with 2,000 fish
and even sharks that can be viewed safely through the clear acrylic
tunnel of a 750,000-gallon tank. You can explore the stingray cove,
turtle lagoon or get a hands-on encounter with starfish, sea urchin
or sea cucumber in the "touch" pond. From mid-December through May,
over 1,000 whales come to Hawaiian waters to give birth.
Hana (Virtual Tour)
Hana is a quaint little town on Maui's northeast side. To get
there, you'll take a long, windy drive down the famous "Road to
Hana," where drivers can take in some of the most beautiful scenery
on the planet. Be sure to visit Hana's beautiful beaches: Hamoa
Beach, Koki Beach, and Waianapanapa State Park.
There's nothing like a Pleasant Hawaiian Holiday when you can
get up before daybreak and watch the sun rise above the clouds at
the 10,023-foot summit of Haleakala, the world's largest dormant
volcano. You can gaze out over the ocean to look for humpback
whales, snorkel coral reefs, golf the same course as Tiger Woods or
simply soak up the tropical sun on a white sand beach.
Kapalua (Virtual
Tour)
Located on the island's northwestern shoulder, Kapalua begins
and ends in two spectacular nature preserves. In between, you'll
find an abundance of beach activities and some of the best golf in
the world. It's no surprise that the prestigious Mercedes
Championships are held in Kapalua each year. Kapalua is just
minutes away from Kaanapali and the whaling town of Lahaina.
Kapalua Airport, a small commuter airport, allows visitors tofly in
directly to West Maui.
On Maui's west coast, Kaanapali encompasses some of the best
shoreline, shopping and golf action available. Sunbathers and
snorkelers share in the large expanse of white sand beach and
pristine waters. To take a break from the sun, Whalers Village
offers fine dining and shopping galore, while its free Whale Museum
provides an educational spin. Golfers delight in two excellent
courses, one designed by Robert Trent Jones and the other by Jack
Snyder.
Wailea (Virtual
Tour)
Nestled along Maui's spectacular southern coastline, Wailea is
home to world-class resorts, nationally acclaimed beaches,
challenging golf courses and first-rate dining and shopping venues.
The Wendy's Champions Skins Game is held in beautiful Wailea and
brings together some of today's top golfers. Wailea beaches are
perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Check out Mokapu Beach Park,
Polo Beach Park, Ulua Beach Park and Wailea Beach (named "America's
Best Beach" in 1999).
Makena (Virtual
Tour)
At the southern end of Wailea, Makena is the perfect place for
working on your swing - or your tan. The North and South Makena
courses, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., showcase 1800 acres
of breathtaking landscape. Makena Beach State Park is home to Big
Beach, which is considered the ideal spot for sunbathing and
swimming. Nearby Maluaka Beach is a good place to spot green sea
turtles, but please observe the turtles from a respectful
distance.
There's nothing like a Pleasant Holiday when you can get up
before daybreak and watch the sun rise above the clouds at the
10,023-foot summit of Haleakala, the world's largest dormant
volcano. You can gaze out over the ocean to look for humpback
whales, snorkel coral reefs, golf the same course as Tiger Woods or
simply soak up the tropical sun on a white sand beach. No matter
where you go on your Maui vacation, you're bound to see
rainbows.
Molokini Island is a popular dive spot; Molokini is a partially
submerged, inactive volcano and nature preserve off the Maui coast.
One of the best diving spots, Molokini's underwater life is home to
kikakapu (lemon butterfly fish), puhi (eel), honu (sea turtle),
hahalua (manta ray), mano (reef shark), orange cup coral and a
whole lot of marine life. During winter months, scuba divers can
hear the haunting songs of humpback whales.
Check out the marine life at The Maui Ocean Center without ever
getting wet! This is best place to get nose-to-nose with 2,000 fish
and even sharks that can be viewed safely through the clear acrylic
tunnel of a 750,000-gallon tank. You can explore the stingray cove,
turtle lagoon or get a hands-on encounter with starfish, sea urchin
or sea cucumber in the "touch" pond. From mid-December through
April, over 1,000 whales come to Hawaiian waters to give birth.
This is a must see while on your Maui vacation to Hawaii.
McGregor Point is Maui's best viewing spot from land to see the
hundreds of humpback whales arrive in Hawaii each year. Spectators
say they often see "smoke" rising from the water, but that's
actually water vapor being exhaled by the whale's blowhole!
McGregor Point also includes a lighthouse to warn ships of the
rocky coastline and numerous reefs in the area.
As the world's largest dormant volcano rising 10 000 feet above
sea level, Haleakala's landscape looks a lot like the moon! You'll
have to be up extra early to see the sunrise, but it'll be worth it
as you stand at the crater's summit where you'll see a rainbow of
colors as the sun peeks through the clouds - it's a totally awesome
experience! Look for the rare silversword plants and endangered
Hawaiian nene goose that live at the "house of the sun."
Island image courtesy of Hawaii Tourism
Japan