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Maui, the second largest island in the chain, has developed into one of the most popular islands for tourists. And, as more than 75 percent of the island remains unpopulated, there are lots of places where you can be alone and never see another tourist! Information on things to see and do, attractions, accommodations, and dining in Maui - and much more!
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Maui is a vacation paradise that is fast becoming much too "busy" in many areas. However, there is still enough of the old charm remaining to make this a great place to see the history of the islands. It is also a good vacation destination as there are so many excellent resort properties on the island. There is also a lot of very scenic areas in Maui including the road along Haleakala's lower slopes. This is a great island to pick up a rental car and do some exploring on your own. For more information, contact the Maui Visitors Bureau. 800.525.MAUI. www.visitmaui.com
The island of Maui has a number of micro-climates being generally drier on the leeward side, and wetter windward. You will find it cooler upcountry and warmer along the coast. Winter is generally November through April with temperatures typically ranging in the low-70s to the mid-80s. During the summer the temperatures can run into the low-90s. The sun here is strong so you will want to be sure to apply sunscreen, wear sunglasses and a hat.
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| Maui, the second largest island in the Hawaiian chain, makes a great vacation destination. There is well over 30 miles of public beaches, numerous resorts, one of the largest dormant volcanoes, some great people, and a breeding ground for the rare humpback whale. The climate varies from subtropic to subarctic making the island a vacation paradise. |
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Getting To and Around Maui
Getting To
There are numerous non-stop flights to Maui from the continental
United States and Canada. Other visitors can connect through
Honolulu. There are interisland flights to and from Maui, Moloka'i
and Lana'i, along with frequent daily flights between all of the
islands. There is also daily ferry service between Maui, Lana'i and
Moloka'i.
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Getting Around
Rental cares are the most popular option. They are readily
available at all airports and at some hotel and other off-airport
locations. In addition, there are resort and destination airport
shuttles. Shopping express shuttles, public buses and taxicabs are
easy to find on Maui. You can also rent motorcycles, mopeds and
bikes.
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Attractions and Things to See and Do on Maui
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Active Volcano Air Tours
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Air Maui Flight
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Atlantis Submarine Adventure Maui
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Beyond Molokini Snorkel Adventure
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Maui
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Cave Quest
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Crater & Rainforest Adventure
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Deluxe Ka'anapali Sunset Sail
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Dolphin Discovery Snorkel Adventure
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Extended Horizons Scuba
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Four Winds Snorkel Sail
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Haleakala Adventure
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Haleakala ATV Adventure
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Haleakala Hike
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Haleakala on Horseback
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Hana Express
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Hana Picnic
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Hana Sky Trek
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Helicopter & Submarine Combo
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Ho'okela Sportfishing
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Horseback Ride & Helicopter Combo
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Island Marine Whale Watch Cruise
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Ka'anapali Whale Watch
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Kupanaha Maui Magic Show
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Lahaina Princess Molokini Snorkel Cruise
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Lahaina Sunset Dinner Cruise
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Lahaina Whale Watch Eco-Adventure
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Maui Downhill
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Maui Horse Whisperer Experience
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Maui Lei Greetings
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Maui Ocean Center
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Maui Princess Sunset Dinner Cruise
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Maui Sightseeing Tour
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Maui Snuba & Snorkeling Tour
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Maui Surf Lessons
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Maui Value Pass
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Mauna Kea Summit & Stars
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Mendes Ranch Horseback Ride
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Mike Severns Diving
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Molokini & Kalaeloa Snorkel Cruise
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Molokini Snorkel and Luau Combo
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Mountain Riders
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Mountain Ridge Hike
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Paniolo Express Dinner Train
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Prince Kuhio Whale Watch
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Rainforest & Waterfall Hike
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South Pacific Kayaks & Outfitters
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Spectacular Haleakala Sunrise
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Submarine Adventure & Royal Lahaina Luau Combo
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Sugar Cane Train
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Summit Safari
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Sunset Dinner Cruise and Luau Combo
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Sunshine Helicopters Maui
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Trilogy Discover Ka'anapali
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Trilogy Maui Scuba Diving
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UFO Parasail
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Ulalena
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Whale Watch and Royal Lahaina Luau Combo
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Island Marine Whale Watch Cruise
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Hawaii Inter Island Tour - Maui to Oahu & Pearl Harbor
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Inter Island Tour - Maui to Molokai Adventure Ferry
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Inter Island Tour - Trilogy Discover Molokini
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Inter Island Tour - Expeditions Lanai Ferry
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Inter Island Tour - Trilogy Discover Lanai
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Inter Island Tour - Ultimate Adventure in Paradise
Haleakala Crater
| Crater & Rainforest Adventure - Your journey begins when Temptation Tours picks you up in one of their luxury Limo-Vans and takes you to Paia Plantation for a delightful continental breakfast. After breakfast, travel to the summit of the dormant 10,023-foot Haleakala Crater. It is typically about 30 degrees cooler at the summit than at sea level, so bring a sweater! From here you�ll descend to Hosmer�s Grove, a conifer forest. Here, you will find rare native Hawaiian birds nesting among the spectacular trees. Next the tour will descend further down the mountain to visit an exotic Protea Farm, where you will find beautiful and unusual plants that are native to the Valley of the Moon in Africa � amazingly, this section of Maui shares the same climate and volcanic soil conditions as that part of Africa. Moving on, you will visit the paniolo (cowboy) town of Makawao. After an upcountry lunch, you�ll head East through Haiku, where the grass is always a beautiful emerald green. View bountiful groves of avocado, citrus, banana, papaya, mango and exotic tropical flowers. After leaving Haiku, you�ll take a stop for a swim at a beautiful waterfall. Then you�re off to Keanae Peninsula, which is a little tongue of lava jutting right out into the ocean. Keanae is a traditional Hawaiian farming community in which little has changed in the past 500 years. Finally, photo opportunities abound as you visit Hookup Beach Park, the windsurfing capitol of the world. For additional information or reservations, click on Crater & Rainforest Adventure. |
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Hana
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Maui Hiking Tour - Cave Quest
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with a convenient pick-up at your hotel. A quick stop is made in the town of
Paia for a continental breakfast. Then, enjoy the relaxed �Maui-Style� pace
as you cruise in comfort to the remote Hana Coast. One of the many
highlights of this tour is the opportunity to hike Ka�eleku Cavern. This
enormous subterranean lava tube resembles a chocolate-colored lava cathedral
cave, frozen in time forever. Walk beneath the dense tropical rain forest of
Hana through Pele�s famous underground passage. Discover elephant�s
foot stalactites, mounds of chocolate colored lava drops and souffl� like lava
swirls that were formed over 30,000 years ago. You'll also view one of the
world�s tallest stalagmites, towering 30 feet and protected by the Ancient
Guardian of the Cave whose face is naturally etched forever, high above the
lava sidewall. The Goddess of Fire even dropped in a huge skylight to help you
see all her unique lava formations. After exploring, you�ll enjoy a scrumptious beachside picnic lunch, elegantly served on white linen tablecloths and crystalline plates at picturesque Waianapanapa State Park or scenic Hana Bay Beach Park. Lunch includes hors d�oeuvres, snowflake rolls, fresh fruit, garden salad, rainbow pasta salad, smoked chicken, dessert and soft drinks. After lunch, you may choose to swim in a rain-water pool at the base of a picturesque waterfall, or at a beautiful black sand beach - you�ll have plenty of time to stroll, swim, sunbathe, relax and enjoy! For additional information or reservations, click on Cave Quest |
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Kahului
Be sure to visit the Kanaha Pond Wildlife Sanctuary on Route 32. The Maui Historical Society Museum, the Hale Hoikeike (244.3326) is also worth a visit as is the Kaahumanu Church. For beaches you can try the Hoaloha Park Beach and the Waihee Beach Park. And, for a nice picnic spot and some great scenery, visit the Kepaniwai County Park
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Maui Helicopter Tour - Air Maui Enjoy "the best of Maui" including Haleakala Crater, the Hana Rainforest and the West Maui Mountains. The tour starts with the striking beauty of Haleakala Crater � a look at a part of Hawaii you might never have imagined. Then it's off to the Hana Rainforest in all its glory, with waterfall after waterfall traveling down the lush, green terrain into the gorgeous blue ocean. Finally, visit the dramatic valleys of the West Maui Mountains, home of the "Wall of Tears." Take in all of Maui's distinctive beauty! Other tours also available. The Aircraft: Aerospatiale/American Eurocopter ASTAR 350BA - Aerial 1B Engine with all of the current modifications (CERAMIC SWIRL PLATE, MO5 GEARS). 1996 Helicopter outfitted with air-conditioning, 2 compact disc players, Bose headsets, 5 camera video system and viewing monitor. Only the ASTAR offers a 180 degree unobstructed view! For additional information on all of the tours offered, or to make a reservation, click on Air Maui Flight |
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Maui Helicopter Tour - Blue Hawaiian
Helicopters Maui - Since its founding in 1985, Blue Hawaiian has grown
to be Hawaii�s premiere helicopter tour company, with a dedication to the
comfort and safety of its passengers that is the benchmark of the industry. Blue
Hawaiian offers several narrated helicopter tours for you to pick from.
The Aircraft: ECO-Star, the world�s first 21st-century
touring helicopter, is significantly quieter than the industry-standard
A-STAR, and incorporates all the latest cutting-edge technologies, materials,
systems and avionics. Plus it offers incomparable passenger comfort, 23% more
interior space, individual �Business Class� seats, raised theatre-style platform
in the rear, and far more cockpit glass for fantastic sweeping views. For
additional information or reservations, click on
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Maui |
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Volcano Air Tours -
Maui to Hawaii Volcano Air Tour
- Volcano Air Tours is
one of only a few companies that have permission from the Federal
government to fly low over the active volcano area of Kilauea.
It is the only fixed-wing air tour company on Maui with
air-conditioned airplanes, have the largest windows, the most
experience flying tours of the islands and a perfect safety record. Every passenger has a large rectangular window which
makes it easy to see out both sides of the airplane so you�re sure to see the
spectacular cliffs, valleys, waterfalls, and active volcano area. Also every
seat is equipped with a stereo headset to listen to the pilot's narration and
stereo music. Tours are flown in FAA certified and inspected, air-conditioned,
twin-engine Piper Chieftain aircraft with accommodations for 9
passengers. Every passenger has a large window, stereo headset and
their own seat. Volcano Air Tours has a perfect safety record. For
additional information, or to make reservations, click on
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Lahaina
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Atlantis Submarine Adventure Maui Atlantis Submarine Adventure Maui - Marvel at
Maui�s unique underwater paradise aboard a high-tech 48 passenger submarine, as
featured in National Geographic television specials. Every dive is unique
and you never know what you will see... beautiful, vibrant reef fish, eels,
lobster... maybe even a turtle or a reef shark! During the Hawaii Whale Season
(December-May), you may be lucky enough to get a spectacular and rare underwater
view of a Humpback Whale! Your journey begins with a 10-15 minute scenic boat
ride out to the dive site, followed by the submarine dive, which is
approximately 45 minutes in length. Your expert narrator will inform you of
everything from the formation of the Hawaiian Islands to many species of marine
life unique to the Hawaiian waters. View fascinating natural and artificial
reefs in air-conditioned comfort! The
Submarine: A 65-foot, 48-passenger, air-conditioned submarine with 26
large 2-foot diameter side viewports and an extra large 53" front viewport. Our
submarine, as featured in National Geographic television specials, will take you
to depths of up to 100 feet! For additional information, or to make
reservations, click on
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The Baldwin Home (661.3262) is the oldest building in Maui. You can tour the home which is constructed of coral and stone and dates from the 1830s. You should also visit the Wo Hing Temple on Front Street and the Waiola Church, and adjoining cemetery, on Wainee Street. And everyone seems to enjoy a ride on the Sugar Cane Train (661.0089), a reconstructed 1890-era steam train which chugs along a six-mile route midway between the ocean and the mountains. The station is off Hinau Street in Lahaina.
Ma�alaea
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Hawaii Dolphin Watch & Snorkel - Maui Dolphin
Discovery Snorkel Adventure - Discover Hawaii dolphins on a spectacular
Maui snorkeling adventure beyond Molokini aboard the Maui Magic
by Maui Classic Charters, the only large vessel on Maui that can travel beyond
La Perouse and explore the Kanaio Coast (backside of Haleakala)!
Enjoy Hawaiian history and cultural with some of the best snorkeling in the
islands! Best of all, you may have an opportunity to see Spinner Dolphins
and even Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins when nature permits � there�s
usually a good chance that you�ll encounter these magnificent creatures. Your
morning begins with a tropical continental breakfast along with hot & cold
beverages. You may have the chance to encounter amazing giant green sea turtles
just outside the marina in Ma�alaea. Next, Maui Magic will take you past
Dolphin Cove, where Maui�s resident pod of Spinner Dolphins live and cavort.
Then enjoy a historical and cultural cruise through ancient Hawaiian myths,
scenery, legends, and Maui�s past volcanic eruptions. Pass by mystical places
and ancient villages accompanied by Hawaiian music & narration before your first
snorkel. Snorkeling sites are chosen the day of your tour, after the crew does
an extensive coastal weather check and selects the best sites for visibility �
possibilities include Molokini Crater, Keone�oio (LaPerouse Bay),
Kahihinui, Offshore-Kaho�olawe, Turtle Arches and the
beautiful Coral Gardens. Enjoy snorkeling and sunbathing while the crew
fire�s up the grill and BBQ�s an incredible lunch. For additional information or
reservations, click on
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Dining Suggestions on Maui
A favorite in Kahului is Mickey's where you will probably find mostly locals. Try a combination of fish and beef. Rather pricey, but they have an early-bird menu.
For good budget meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) try Cafe Kup a Kuppa on Church Street in Wailuku.
For some good Thai food try either Siam Thai Cuisine or Saeng's Thai Cuisine. Both are in Wailuku. Ma-Chan's Of Maui in Kahului is very good for Asian food and the price is right.
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Some Favorites in Maui
The Kanaha Pond Wildlife Sanctuary on Route 32 near Kahului.
The Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum in Puuneme will give you a nice overview of the history of sugar cultivation in the islands.
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