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Readers of top international travel magazines vote Maui The World’s Best Island
consistently because Maui boasts scenery that satisfies the most discriminating
travelers. Maui is home to emerald rainforests moon-like vistas of Mt. Haleakala,
rolling Alpine-like meadows of Upcountry and the jagged cliffs and cascading waterfalls
of the West Maui Mountains.
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 Maui resort district,
Wailea plus offers a good spot for snorkeling, diving and wildlife watching. Kihei
is the economical Maui hotel district. 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.
It takes about 4 hours to drive it each way.
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. Cheeseburger in Paradise
is a great place for lunch.
Whale watching season on Maui is from November to April.