Blue Pools, Maui With a population of 118,000, Maui is the second largest and second most developed Hawaiian island. The readers of Conde Nast Traveler voted Maui the "Best Island in the World" for the last nine years.
In many ways, Maui combines the best of all possible Hawaiian worlds. It isn’t as developed as Oahu — there are no major cities — but there is also no shortage of shopping, dining, golfing, and nightlife.
In many ways, Maui combines the best of all possible Hawaiian worlds. It isn’t as developed as Oahu — there are no major cities — but there is also no shortage of shopping, dining, golfing, and nightlife.
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Still, it’s Maui’s breathtaking vistas that provides its major attraction...
Haleakala Crater, Maui The West Maui mountains, with their velvet green valleys and spectacular waterfalls are among the most beautiful in the world. They are so remote that most can only be seen from the vantage point of a
Haleakala forms the other great mountain on Maui and rises almost 2 miles into the air. It is considered dormant rather than extinct since its last eruption was in the 1780's. (Waterfall and Haleakala photos by HVCB/Ron Dahlquist.)
Windsurfing, Maui Maui offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the world for all activities...
For windsurfing and surfing, you don’t want to miss Ho‘okipa Beach. If snorkelling is your passion, visit Kaanapali Beach. And Beach State Park offers a long stretch of sand great for walking and swimming (Maui has more miles of swimmable beach than any of the other Hawaiian islands).
Maui is also one of the world’s top whale-watching spots, with humpbacks migrating from their summer waters off Alaska visible from shore. The historic whaling town of Lahaina. is the most visited spot on Maui after the beaches. (Windsurfing photo by HVCB/Ron Dahlquist.)
A variety of Maui activities let you explore the island from one side to the other...
You can drive the scenic Road to Hana; Sail or take a boat tour to Molokini Crater for the snorkel adventure of a lifetime;
See spectacular waterfalls with a Scuba dive or snorkel with green sea turtles and tropical fish; Take a private Maui tour guide for the day; On the way to Hana, you can stop off at the Waianapanapa State Park for hikes, excellent swimming, black sand beaches, and freshwater caves.
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