Maui Features

Maui Features

• Top Attractions
  Take time to trek down into Haleakala National Park's massive bowl and see proof, at this dormant volcano...
• When to Go
  Long days of sunshine and fairly mild year-round temperatures make Hawaii, including Maui, an all-season...
• Great Itineraries
  Maui's landscape is incredibly diverse, offering everything from underwater encounters with eagle rays...
• Geology
  Maui is made up of two volcanoes, one now extinct and the other dormant, which erupted long ago and joined...
• Flora and Fauna
  Haleakala is one of few homes to the rare ahinahina (silversword plant). The plant's brilliant silver...
• History
  Maui's history is full of firsts—Lahaina was the first capital of Hawaii and the first destination...
• Legends and Myths
  The Valley Isle's namesake, the demigod Maui, is a well-known Polynesian trickster. When his mother...
• On Maui Today
  In the mid-1970s, savvy marketers saw a way to improve Maui's economy by promoting the Valley Isle to...
• Weddings and Honeymoons
  There's no question that Hawaii is one of the country's foremost honeymoon destinations. Romance is in...
• Kids and Families
  With dozens of adventures, discoveries, and fun-filled beach days, Maui is a blast with kids. The entire...
• Cruising the Hawaiian Islands
  Cruising has become extremely popular in Hawaii. For first-time visitors, it's an excellent way to get...
• A Snapshot of Hawaii
  Oahu. The state's capital, Honolulu, is on Oahu; this is the center of Hawaii's economy and by far the...
• When You Arrive
  Most visitors arrive at Kahului Airport in Central Maui. A rental car is the best way to get from the...
• Timing Is Everything
  In winter, Maui is the spot for whale-watching. The humpback whales start arriving in December, are in...
• Renting a Car
  A rental car is a must on Maui. It's also one of your biggest trip expenses, especially given the price...
• Island Hopping
  If you have a week or more on Maui, you may want to set aside a day or two for a trip to Molokai or Lanai...
• Island Driving Times
  Maui may seem like a small island, but driving from one point to another can take longer than the mileage...
• Money Savers
  Maui has deals these days, and there are ways to travel to Paradise even on a budget...