Lahaina and Makena Provide Classic Hawaii Vacation Day

From the thriving historic Lahaina town to pristine sands of Makena’s Big Beach. Lahaina’s Front Street is the center of activity awash with shops and eateries as well as historical attractions from the missionary and whaling days. Lahaina was once a major whaling town and the harbor is now a major departure point for whale… Continue reading Lahaina and Makena Provide Classic Hawaii Vacation Day

Maui’s Kaupo and Kipahulu Areas Are Full of Natural Wonders

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Historic Churches, a World-Class Park, and Lindbergh’s Gravesite In ancient times the Kaupo and Kipahulu regions were traditional farming and fishing areas that were home to many Hawaiians. Today there is a relatively small population in these remote areas as well as in Hana on Maui’s eastern side. Here are some of the highlights of… Continue reading Maui’s Kaupo and Kipahulu Areas Are Full of Natural Wonders

The Best Hiking Trails On Maui

Trails Vary From Volcanoes To Rainforest to Parks Waihou Spring Trail Plan on this trek south of the Waihou Springs Forest Reserve tree plantation road taking about one hour as you amble along the hilly, one-mile route. The trailhead is located on Olinda Road at the Waihou Springs Forest Reserve gate. Waianapanapa Beach Trail Amble… Continue reading The Best Hiking Trails On Maui

Maui’s Gardens, Parks, and Natural Wonders

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Most Amazing Outdoor Places To Visit On Valley Isle Unspoiled rainforest, botanical parks, huge monolithic rocks – western Maui has a variety of spectacular natural attractions. Here are some of the highlights of the western Maui region: West Maui Mountains – Summit of Puu Kukui Some of the last untouched rainforest on Maui sits atop… Continue reading Maui’s Gardens, Parks, and Natural Wonders

Ten Great Ways To See Maui – Adventures On the Valley Isle

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Outdoor Adventures Delight Maui Visitors There is more than one way to see the wonderful island of Maui. The island’s diversity of landscapes from volcanic summits to rainforests to coral reefs, provides lots of opportunities for unique adventures. Here are some ways to explore the Valley Isle. 1. Snorkel in a Bay or Go Scuba… Continue reading Ten Great Ways To See Maui – Adventures On the Valley Isle

Sunny Southern Maui Features White-Sand Beaches and Upscale Resorts

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Leeward Coast Provides Interesting Attractions and Pristine Coastline Southern Maui is a dream vacation – a place where you can get away from it all by laying out on the immaculate beaches during the day, enjoying interesting attractions in the afternoon, and then visiting the posh resorts and enjoying authentic Hawaiian entertainment at night. The… Continue reading Sunny Southern Maui Features White-Sand Beaches and Upscale Resorts

Specialty Tours on Maui Offer Fun Adventures

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Activities Abound – From Boating To Hiking To Spelunking! Hidden Adventure Jeep Tours This is a great way to get deep into Maui’s rainforests and other remote areas where you can not only see amazing sights but also enjoy a thrilling ride. You will see beautiful lava caves, remote ocean bays, dense rainforests, and other… Continue reading Specialty Tours on Maui Offer Fun Adventures

Visiting Maui’s Haleakala Volcano Is Like Visiting the Moon

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Summit of Haleakala is also Favorite Island Destination For Sunrise Viewing On the dry side of Maui – the leeward side – is a massive volcano rising to more than 10,000 feet. This is Haleakala Volcano, and the summit is a lunar landscape that will make you gasp when you first see it. Haleakala is… Continue reading Visiting Maui’s Haleakala Volcano Is Like Visiting the Moon

Best Romantic Places and Amorous Things To Do On Maui

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Love Is In the Air on Maui’s – An Island Paradise Bask on the White Sands of Kapalua Beach This beautiful area is a lover’s paradise with gentle waters, perhaps humpbacks breaching offshore, and the cool, clear Pacific stretching endlessly into the distance. Take Romantic Walks In Iao Valley State Park and Kepaniwai Park Gardens… Continue reading Best Romantic Places and Amorous Things To Do On Maui

Maui’s Upcountry and North Shore Adventures

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Cool Middle Elevations Feature Agriculture and Ranching Communities No visit to Maui is complete without a visit to the Upcountry, which starts at an elevation of about 1,000 feet above sea level at the town of Pukalani, and extends up the slope of Haleakala Volcano to the towns of Ulupalakua, Makawao, and Kula. Here are… Continue reading Maui’s Upcountry and North Shore Adventures