All About Hawaii - Maui
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Maui The Valley Isle The"Magic Isle" produces sugar, pineapple, cattle and horses. The10,023-foot Haleakala is the largest dormant volcano crater in theworld. Lahaina was Hawaii's capital before 1845, and still has some ofthe atmosphere of an old whaling town. Nearby are the Kaanapali andWailea resort areas and golf courses. Hana and Iao Valley draw manyvisitors. Flower: Lokelani (Pink Cottage Rose) Island Color: Pink
Ah, the magic of Maui… is it any wonder that the humpback whales choose Maui as part of their annual migratory route?
With white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, Maui is ideal forsunbathing, snorkeling and snoozing! But once you’ve gotten enough sun,Maui’s also a great place for shopping and sightseeing. The old whalingtown of Lahaina is home to many quaint shops and eclectic artgalleries. On the opposite side of the island, the long road to Hanawill lead you to the waterfall fed pools at Oheo Gulch, a perfect placeto stretch your legs and take in the view. After touring the island,you may need to unwind in Wailea with a pampering spa treatment. It’sno wonder visitors return here year after year.
Facts: Population 117,644, Area 727 sq. miles
Family Fun:While famous around the world as an unforgettable honeymoondestination, Maui also offers an abundance of family-friendlyattractions too. Take a trek through a bamboo forest and scout for raretropical birds. Spend each day on a different beach. Hike down anancient path, or straight up a volcano. Take a road trip to the otherside of the island, or take a glass-bottom boat ride to a whole newworld. And be sure to check out the wonderful Maui Ocean Center,featuring a 750,000-gallon, open-ocean tank with a walk-through acrylictube.
Several of the larger resort hotels provide supervisedactivity programs for young guests, giving them a unique opportunity toexperience Hawaii’s culture. And many hotels and resorts offer specialfamily rates that often include free accommodations and meals forchildren under twelve.
Adventures:From brilliant pearl white, to stark volcanic black, the sands of Mauibeaches are as varied as the people who come from around the world toenjoy them. And here you will definitely find a beach that suits youperfectly. Some beaches are so small and tucked away you’ll need anexperienced guide to help you find them, while others — like famousKaanapali or Wailea — are ranked among the best beaches in the country.And when you’ve had enough fun in the sand, a world of water activitiesawaits you. Snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, surfing, windsurfing,boogie boarding, skim boarding, jet-skiing, catamaran cruises, deep seafishing and charters of every kind can be found on Maui.
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maui is paradise ... just paradise
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