MAUI
MAUI – The Magic Isle
This is the second largest island in the Hawaiian chain and is named after Maui, a mischievous mythological figure of ancient Hawaiian lore whose antics are recorded in historic charts. One legend says that Maui dragged the Hawaiian Islands out of the ocean with a giant fishhook. When Kamehameha1 united the islands, he made Lahaina his capital in 1802. Lahaina became a whaling center, and the coastal town still maintains some of that charm.
A favorite phrase among Maui residents is “Maui no ka oi,” which means Maui is the best. Many visitors and residents prefer Maui because it combines sophisticated resorts and amenities with a fairly low population, creating small town atmospheres throughout the island. The Maui coastline stretches for 120 miles and offers 81 beaches, some of which like Kaanapali and Makena, are know throughout the world and consistently rank high on “World’s Best Beaches” surveys.
Maui retains a rural setting because of its agricultural heritage. At one time most of Maui’s arable land was planted in sugar cane. The rustic setting is also enhanced by numerous natural waterfalls and the fact that its shores are visited by over 3,000 humpback whales every winter.
Some highlights of Maui include:
The Kaanapali Beach Area: This fantastic resort area offers easy access to the restaurants, shops and museums of Lahaina and the upscale atmosphere of nearby Kapalua with its two championship golf courses that play host to the PGA’s Mercedes Championship each year.
Haleakala Crater: Many visitors take an early morning drive to the top of this 10,000 foot dormant volcano to view an unbelievable sunrise. The crater itself is roughly the size of Manhattan. Still others add an air of adventure to their sunrise celebration by riding a mountain bike down the crater’s slopes.
Wailea: This upscale resort offers beautiful beaches, luxurious hotel accommodations, championship golf courses and a variety of restaurants and shopping. Wailea has become a true destination resort that was planned for a memorable visitor experience.
Hana: This remote little town is reached by driving 53 miles of constantly curving road past native fruit stands, waterfalls and unmatched vistas of mountains and ocean. The end of the drive offer the opulent yet simple Hotel Hana Maui and the chance to visit the Seven Sacred Pools.
This is the second largest island in the Hawaiian chain and is named after Maui, a mischievous mythological figure of ancient Hawaiian lore whose antics are recorded in historic charts. One legend says that Maui dragged the Hawaiian Islands out of the ocean with a giant fishhook. When Kamehameha1 united the islands, he made Lahaina his capital in 1802. Lahaina became a whaling center, and the coastal town still maintains some of that charm.
A favorite phrase among Maui residents is “Maui no ka oi,” which means Maui is the best. Many visitors and residents prefer Maui because it combines sophisticated resorts and amenities with a fairly low population, creating small town atmospheres throughout the island. The Maui coastline stretches for 120 miles and offers 81 beaches, some of which like Kaanapali and Makena, are know throughout the world and consistently rank high on “World’s Best Beaches” surveys.
Maui retains a rural setting because of its agricultural heritage. At one time most of Maui’s arable land was planted in sugar cane. The rustic setting is also enhanced by numerous natural waterfalls and the fact that its shores are visited by over 3,000 humpback whales every winter.
Some highlights of Maui include:
The Kaanapali Beach Area: This fantastic resort area offers easy access to the restaurants, shops and museums of Lahaina and the upscale atmosphere of nearby Kapalua with its two championship golf courses that play host to the PGA’s Mercedes Championship each year.
Haleakala Crater: Many visitors take an early morning drive to the top of this 10,000 foot dormant volcano to view an unbelievable sunrise. The crater itself is roughly the size of Manhattan. Still others add an air of adventure to their sunrise celebration by riding a mountain bike down the crater’s slopes.
Wailea: This upscale resort offers beautiful beaches, luxurious hotel accommodations, championship golf courses and a variety of restaurants and shopping. Wailea has become a true destination resort that was planned for a memorable visitor experience.
Hana: This remote little town is reached by driving 53 miles of constantly curving road past native fruit stands, waterfalls and unmatched vistas of mountains and ocean. The end of the drive offer the opulent yet simple Hotel Hana Maui and the chance to visit the Seven Sacred Pools.
