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No doubt about it, Maui is the best island in the world. Travelers around the globe favor "The Valley Isle" so much, they've named it a top destination and the best island.

surrounded by staggering natural beauty. The islands' "aloha spirit" and native host Hawaiian culture provides an unparalleled vacation experience.

In addition to relaxing by the resort pool or on the beach with a great book and the iconic fruity cocktail, visitors can take advantage of activities such as golf, sailing, eco-tours, shopping, ziplining, wine tasting and farm tours plus so much more.

Points of Interest The central Maui town of Kahului/Wailuku is the island's business center, while West Maui hosts sprawling beaches, upscale hotels of Ka'anapali and the historic whaling town of Lahaina. South Maui is home to a high-end resort district, Wailea plus offers a good spot for snorkeling, diving and wildlife watching. Maui's best area to explore underwater is the lava rock crescent-shaped Molokini, so take a 25-minute boat ride and explore.

Iao Valley, reposing between the volcanoes near Kahoolawe, is a place the modern world seems to have left behind. There is fascinating and dramatic history here, much of it violent, with the Iao Needle rock pillar having served as a natural altar.

In the case of Hana, the journey may be as important as the destination. With giant waterfalls, artist hamlets and rainbows along the way, make it a day trip and stop for picnic supplies in Pa'ia. The infamous Road to Hana is curvy and minimally maintained. Thank goodness development of this isolated town has been limited so visitor's can enjoy a truer sense of Hawaii.

Once Maui's bawdy whaling port, today's Lahaina town is picture perfect, hosts lively nightspots while daytime brings crowds of tourists. If you need a T-shirt, souvenir shops aplenty along Front Street will have you covered. Park the car and walk the historic tour away from the masses.

Myths, Legends and Geography
The demi-god Maui is a household name from Tonga to the Society Islands, to the Marquesas to Hawaii. Something of a trickster, Maui had a place in his heart for mortals and is celebrated throughout the Pacific for such feats as giving fire to humans (after stealing it from its supernatural guardians) and fishing the islands of the Pacific from out of their watery depths.

Over the millennia Maui's geography has changed drastically. Formed by six different volcanoes, the islands of Maui, Moloka'i, Lana'i and Kaho'olawe were once a single landmass known as Maui Nui ("Great Maui"). Rising sea levels eventually separated the islands, though they are still legally linked today - all are part of Maui County.

The island of Maui offers visitors a great abundance of outdoor tourist attractions. From hiking up a 10,000 foot volcano, exploring its historic whaler town, or wind surfing on the north shore, Maui has something for everyone.

Attractions in Maui

West Maui

Kaanapali Beach - A long stretch of beautiful white sand beaches situated amongst a number of world class resorts and hotels. Kaanapali offers terrific accommodations, shopping, dining, golf, and ocean activities.

Whalers Village - One of the top Maui tourist attractions, the Whalers Village in historic Lahaina town offers a beautiful open air shopping center, surrounding shops, restaurants, and the Whalers Village Museum.

Maui

Maui offers a number of sightseeing attractions ranging from its historic towns to the best white sand beaches Hawaii has to offer. Visitors to the Valley Isle who take the long and scenic drive on Hana Highway will experience tranquil views of lush rainforest and cascading waterfalls as they travel on the famous winding road.

Conversely, the adventurous traveler will enjoy mountain biking up the 10,000 foot dormant volcano named Haleakala. Maui's tallest attraction is home to a number of space observatories and also offers a wide spectrum of scenery including indigenous plants and animals and rugged terrain.

Iao Valley State Park - A lush valley which is the second wettest spot in Hawaii was also the site of a large number of ancient Hawaiian battles. Today, Iao Valley is easily one of Maui's top attractions and the Iao Needle which rises over 2,000 feet, is a popular focal point for sightseers. The Iao Valley Tour is a must for all Maui visitors.

North Shore

Hookipa Beach Park - This beach along Hana Highway on Maui's north shore is one of the world's best ocean recreation spots. The beach features beautiful white sand and an extensive coral reef.

Honolua Bay - Located 10 miles north of Lahaina, Honolua Bay offers great surfing, diving, snorkeling, and sightseeing opportunities with breathtaking views from several cliff lookouts. The bay is part of the Mokule'ia Marine Life Conservation District which helps to protect its dense coral growths and abundant reef fish. Caution should be used before entering the water, especially in the winter when large surf rolls through the bay.

South/East

Island of Molokini - An offshore volcanic crater just off the coast of Maui, the island of Molokini is a popular snorkeling and diving spot which features a protected lagoon perfect for viewing Hawaii's colorful reef inhabitants.

Wailea - This southeastern stretch features some of Hawaii's best beaches if not the world. World class luxury resorts line this part of Maui which helps make Wailea's beaches extremely accessible. Visitors to Wailea will find ample photo opportunities along with excellent swimming, sun tanning, and snorkeling or diving.

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