Maui, Hawaii

	Maui Overview		Must See Highlights		Shore Excursions

Condé Nast Traveler voted Maui the best island in the world – for six years in a row. This tropical paradise has it all: hundreds of spectacular beaches, cascading waterfalls, voluptuous jungles bursting with color and birdsong, dramatic volcanic craters and small, charming Hawaiian towns. You’ll agree – there’s nothing on earth quite like it.

		Must See Highlights There is something impossibly romantic about Maui. Gold-, white-, red- and green-sand beaches stretch for miles and miles along the coast. Inland, you'll find nature's extravangance in the Sacred 'lao Valley and towering Mt. Haleakala. The spectacular Road to Hana twists past jungles, waterfalls, caves and pristine lagoons. It's no wonder this island is considered one of the most romantic on earth.
		Shore Excursions Bring your curiosity and a comfortable pair of shoes as you set out on a Hawaiian shore excursion. There are plenty of treasures to uncover in this land of lush, emerald green foliage and active, molten volcanoes. Whether you choose to visit the spectacular Haleakala Crater at sunrise, embark on an evening whale watching cruise or enjoy a traditional Maui Luau, know that your tour will be led by guides who are ready to share their rare insights about the true Hawaii.

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With white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, Maui is ideal for sunbathing, snorkeling and snoozing! But once you’ve gotten enough sun, Maui’s also a great place for shopping and sightseeing. The old whaling town of Lahaina is home to many quaint shops and eclectic art galleries. On the opposite side of the island, the long road to Hana will lead you to the waterfall fed pools at Oheo Gulch, a perfect place to 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’s no wonder visitors return here year after year.

Culture & History
From the timeless grandeur of Haleakala Crater to the historic charm of 19th Century Lahaina, Maui offers a wealth of historic and cultural attractions that will captivate your imagination and reveal the extraordinary traditions of this magical isle. The town of Lahaina is in fact a National Historic District, with timeless charm and a variety of important historic sites that take one back to the days when the town served as an important whaling port. History buffs will also find that the Lahaina-Kaanapali and Pacific Railroads provide an unforgettable journey into the area’s romantic plantation past. No matter where you travel on Maui you are sure to find points of historic and cultural significance.

Maui Family Activities
While famous around the world as an unforgettable honeymoon destination, Maui also offers an abundance of family-friendly attractions too. Take a trek through a bamboo forest and scout for rare tropical birds. Spend each day on a different beach. Hike down an ancient path, or straight up a volcano. Take a road trip to the other side of the island, or take a glass-bottom boat ride to a whole new world. And be sure to check out the wonderful Maui Ocean Center, featuring a 750,000-gallon, open-ocean tank with a walk-through acrylic tube.
Several of the larger resort hotels provide supervised activity programs for young guests, giving them a unique opportunity to experience Hawaii’s culture. And many hotels and resorts offer special family rates that often include free accommodations and meals for children under twelve.

Golf on Maui
For many of the sport’s most avid fans, the words “golf” and “Maui” are virtually synonymous. Nowhere else is the Pacific quite so blue, the fairways so green, and the sunlight so perfectly golden. Maui boasts over 15 golf courses, several of which are ranked at or near the top of the “world’s best” lists. Indeed, it is difficult to imagine a more dramatic setting for these 18-hole masterpieces, with fairways abutting ancient lava flows, tees surrounded by palm groves, and greens arched by rainbows created in the ocean mist. The island is home to several public and resort courses, and is the setting for many of the world’s most famous professional tournaments (you never know when you might bump into a legend in the clubhouse).

Maui Weddings & Honeymoons
There’s just something special about Maui. The trade winds just feel a little softer here. The flowers a little more fragrant. And the nights a little more lively. Maui is more than just beautiful. It’s magical, mysterious and incomparably romantic. No matter where you choose to stay, you’ll find you’re never far from the things that make Maui the ultimate destination for lovers from around the world. Everything you imagine the perfect romantic escape to be, is here... the candlelit dinners by the ocean, the long walks in the surf, the hidden coves surrounded by glittering waterfalls, the sunset cruises, and the endless nights exploring Maui’s exciting nightlife.

Maui Arts Scene
On Maui, you’ll find a year-round schedule of cultural events and traditional celebrations, including a thrilling line up of performances at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center in Kahului. Visit the Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center in Makawao and the Schaefer International Gallery in Kahului for some impressive Visual Arts exhibits and displays. Choral concerts, classical performances, jazz pianists, comedy shows and Polynesian drumming competitions are just a mere sampling of Maui’s diverse art scene.

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