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• Wyland Gallery Waikiki

  Waikiki, Oahu

  Acclaimed marine life artist Robert Wyland is famous throughout Hawaii and beyond for both his art and his environmental conservation efforts. His art work encompasses a variety of mediums including painting, photography, and sculptures and can be found in galleries, homes, and museum displays in over 100 countries. On Oahu, guests can enjoy his talent at two gallery locations, one conveniently located in the heart of Waikiki and one located in the North Shore town of Haleiwa.

• X-treme Parasail

  Honolulu, Oahu

  If you're looking for a thrill to spice up your Hawaiian vacation, parasailing is the perfect activity for you. The adrenaline rush is a given, and bird's eye views of Oahu, from Waikiki down to Diamond Head, provide a unique perspective of this tropical paradise that most tourists and even locals never get to see. AT A GLANCE:The X-treme Parasail boat picks adventurers up at the dock behind the X-treme Water Sports kiosk at the Kewalo

• Makawao Forest Reserve

  Makawao, Maui

  Embrace the magic and peaceful beauty of Maui's upcountry with a visit to the Makawao Forest Reserve. Located just a few miles above the historic "cowboy" town of Makawao, the forest features scenic trails with a wide assortment of unique trees and plants, and is very popular with both hikers and mountain bikers. AT A GLANCE:The Makawao Forest Reserve is a nature lover's paradise, with heavily forested areas, scenic cl

• Kahuna Gardens

  Hana, Maui

  Also know as the National Tropical Botanical Garden,this sweeping ocean front landscape is a historical landmark, housing the remnants of a temple complex dating back to the nearly 1200 A.D. Constructed over several hundred years then named "Pi'ilanihale" in honor of Maui's most beloved chief Pi'ilani, who ruled back in the 16th century A.D.. The grounds of Kahanu are seeped in history, and surrounded by Polynesian plants that became the staples of Hawaiian culture. Modern day

• Deep Sea Fishing with Maui Fun Charters

  Maalaea, Maui

  Plan a morning aboard the Marjorie Ann during your Maui vacation for a deep sea fishing adventure that will provide you with an unforgettable experience as well as dinner! The Marjorie Ann is a 36' Chesapeake Bay fishing boat with ample space, a comfortable cabin, and lots of shade. Equipped with the latest electronic gadgets and fishing tackle, as well as an onboard head, she has been home to countless deep sea fishing and charter adventures since her purchase by Maui Fun Charters in 2

• Maui Raceway Park

  Kihei, Maui

  Drag racing in the US experienced a boom in the post-WWII era as military veterans with a "need for speed" returned to the states itching to get on a race track, and Hawaii was no exception. Founded in 1963 by a group of Maui drag racers, the Maui Raceway Park is now in its 42nd race season and is one of the five oldest tracks in the entire country, with its top 1/4 mile track speed clocked at 236 miles per hour. It has undergone many changes over the years, but has always remained ope

• Hawaiian Village Tour

  Wailuku, Maui

  This one of a kind tour experience immerses you into the world of "pre-contact" Hawaii. Through this hike and multidisciplinary immersion guests are welcome to practice some of the crafts and preparations applied by the native kanaka (people) to insure their survival in isolation for over a millennia on these remote islands.Highlights: Visit a restored village site and learn the history, lore and crafts of the Hawaiian people fr

• Hana Lava Tube aka Kaeleku Cave

  Hana, Maui

  Hawaii is full of "unreal" sights and experiences, and the Hana Lava Tube on Maui is one of the most unique and unusual. The largest and most accessible lava tube on the island, this massive cave is a stunning world of its own tucked along the breathtakingly beautiful Road to Hana and has to be seen to be believed. AT A GLANCE:The Hana Lava Tube was formed approximately 30,000 years ago when liquid, flowing volcanic roc

• Wailua Falls

  Hana, Maui

  A drive through waterfall is a rare treat. The cooling falling mist and sound of rushing water jump out at you as you cross the bridge at Honolewa stream in Kipahulu. If traveling past the town of Hana driving to the National Park at Oheo Gulch, aka "Seven Sacred Pools", you won't be able miss the popular Wailua Falls.Highlights: At over 70 feet tall, with perpetual water flow, this waterfall is absolutely beautiful and picture

• Whale Watching with Pacific Whale Foundation

  Maalaea, Maui

  Each year, around 2,000 whales spend the winter months in the warm, tranquil waters around the Hawaiian Islands, with the majority of those taking up residence around Maui. Watching the mothers and calves frolicking offshore as they breach and tail-slap is a favorite pastime of locals and visitors alike. There is no better way to get an up-close view of the action than from an ocean whale watching tour, and if you are visiting between the months of November and April, you're in luck! Sp