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Travelers
who can go anywhere in the world come back to Maui
again and again, because their Maui moments are some
of the most treasured of their lives. The majestic
leaps of Maui's humpback whales are the perfect
symbol for the magic of this island, where natural
wonders set your spirit free and the warm aloha of
Maui's people fills your heart with a sense of
belonging.
Maui's prime resort areas are Kapalua, Kaanapali,
Kihei, Wailea and Makena. Strung like jewels on the
sunny western and southern shores of Maui, they
offer pristine beaches and a wide range of hotel and
condominium accommodations. At serene, secluded Hana,
you'll discover Hawaii the way it used to be.
The best golf in
paradise is yours to enjoy on Maui. There are
challenges for players of all skill levels and
incredible views no matter where you play, from the
public courses to the championship layouts of Maui's
Golf Coast. Plus, nowhere else in the world will you
find the array of oceansports and activities that
Maui offers.
Then
there are the 42 miles of world famous beaches,
ranging Only on Maui... from the little jewel of Red
Sand Beach to the black sand beach at Waianapanapa
State Park. The best snorkeling is at Honolua Bay or
the small islet of Molokini, a submerged crater.
For the nature
enthusiast, Maui has breathtaking hiking trails. The
Hawaii Nature Center in Iao Valley is a good
starting place. The rangers at Haleakala National
Park lead free nature walks, both at the 10,000 foot
summit of Maui's awe-inspiring, long-dormant volcano
and at Oheo Gulch with its famous Seven Pools.
One of the best ways to
experience Upcountry Maui is on horseback. The green
pastures and sweeping vistas will remind you of
range land in Wyoming. And Makawao town provides a
taste of the "Old West."
Discover the fascinating
artifacts of Maui's ancient culture at the Bailey
House Museum or explore the island's heiau ruins
(Hawaiian religious temples). If you get a chance,
don't miss the performance of hula kahiko (ancient
hula) by one of Maui's hula halau (hula schools).
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