| Are you planning a trip to Maui? You are not alone if | | | | 5. Go for a drive- You would not believe some of the |
| you are one of the many people that want to see | | | | fantastic scenic drives on Maui. The Hana Highway is |
| and visit this beautiful and amazing island. The second | | | | a 56 mile stretch of 54 bridges over winding lava |
| largest island on Hawaii, Maui is cram-packed with | | | | shore, through old plantation towns, past miles of |
| things to see and do. Time and time again it has been | | | | beaches and through towering forests. You might |
| chosen as the best island in the world and it's no | | | | also want to take a drive to the summit of Haleakala. |
| surprise why. | | | | Haleakala crater appears like the surface of an alien |
| If you are going to Maui, your question will not be of | | | | planet and the views of Maui from the summit are |
| what to do but instead of what to do first? There | | | | amazing. |
| are so many great sights to see, things to do, places | | | | 6. Go for a dive- Maui is the best place to visit the |
| to go and more that you might feel you can never | | | | underwater world of Hawaii. There are many |
| see and do it all in one trip. (Maybe this is why so | | | | different locations for diving and there are two |
| many people make repeat visits to Maui). | | | | marine conservation areas. Molokini is a partially |
| 1. Go to a Luau - You can't visit Hawaii without seeing | | | | submerged volcanic crater offshore of Wailea. Both |
| a luau and Maui knows how to do them right! Even | | | | Lahaina and Ma'alaea have glass bottom boats and a |
| some of the hotels that you might stay at in Maui | | | | pleasure submarine to let non-swimmers share in the |
| have great beachside luaus as well as restaurant and | | | | beauty of underwater Maui as well. |
| resort package deals. Luaus will feature authentic | | | | 7. Whale watching- You might already know that |
| Hawaiian food such as kalua pig, poin and haupia | | | | Maui has many beautiful and amazing sights that you |
| (coconut pudding) and usually a buffet spread of | | | | can't see anywhere else in the world. But have you |
| more familiar foods. | | | | ever been whale watching? From November through |
| 2. Go biking- If you don't mind some physical activity, | | | | April each year, Maui welcomes the humpback whale |
| you should see Maui from a bike. In fact, there are | | | | and you can join in the celebration and catch some |
| few places in the world that are as bike-friendly as | | | | whale-watching of your own. The endangered |
| Maui. There are even bicycle tours that let you go | | | | species comes here to Hawaii to mate and it's truly a |
| from one end of the island to the other. There are | | | | sight like no other. |
| downhill bicycle tours and slow-paced tours that let | | | | 8. Shopping- Where would your vacation be without |
| you see the farms and small towns of Upcountry | | | | some fabulous shopping? With so many shops and |
| and the beaches down at Paia. There are places all | | | | stores to choose from, you simply can't see Mau |
| over the island of Maui for you to rent bikes. | | | | without leaving with some fantastic souvenirs. There |
| 3. Fine dining- There are fine places to eat and dine all | | | | are also many shops in Maui that contain specialty |
| over Maui. In fact, this island has the best dining in all | | | | items unique to Hawaii and Maui such as one of a |
| of Maui. Many fine, experienced chefs from all over | | | | kind jewelry, glass work and more. |
| the country and even the world have come to Maui | | | | 9. Sightseeing- You can't visit Maui without enjoying |
| to work their magic in the restaurants here on the | | | | the many great sights there are to see. There are |
| island. There is literally a restaurant for every taste | | | | many historic locations such as Lahaina, old Hawaiian |
| so whether you like to experiment and try a bit of | | | | churches, the whaling history museums and much |
| everything, or whether you are strict in your eating | | | | more. There is so much to learn about the island and |
| habits, you are sure to find plenty of great places in | | | | so much to see, you will wonder if you have enough |
| Maui. | | | | time to do it all! |
| 4. Hiking- Another great idea while in Maui is to go | | | | 10. Swimming and Snorkeling- Well of course since |
| hiking. There are fabulous trails that take you literally | | | | you are here at the island, you must go swimming. |
| all over the island. You can even hike in the great | | | | Even if you are not an avid swimmer, you can take a |
| craters such as the Haleakala and you can see | | | | quick dip and get your body wet. Or you might enjoy |
| waterfalls, plunge pools and much more. There is a | | | | snorkeling at one of many great locations. Maui has |
| hiking trail for everyone- no matter what your | | | | over 80 beaches and over 120 miles of coast to |
| physical fitness level. Get ready to see Maui by foot! | | | | choose from! |