Maui, Hawaii: Find a Slice of Paradise

Posted - September 4, 2018

Known as the Valley Isle, Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands. Once a thriving whaling center, it is today a fabulous playground for travelers seeking fun in the sun. With 120 miles of coastline, the island boasts more than 30 miles of beautiful beaches. Sports activities such as windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, sport fishing and championship golf are certainly at the top of visitors’ lists, but the sightseeing is just as memorable.

One of the most popular excursions on the island is helicopter touring, soaring past valleys and hidden waterfalls that are inaccessible by land. Or perhaps you would rather do your soaring on land with a zip-line adventure through the jungle, or maybe don a cowboy hat and go horseback riding through Upcountry Maui.

During the North Pacific humpback whale winter migration, November through May, whale-watching excursions become a favorite pastime on the ocean waters and shorelines of the island, particularly during the peak months of January, February and March.

Another one of Maui’s natural assets is Haleakala, a 10,023-foot-high volcano that you can drive up to or bicycle down as you say aloha to the morning sun or enjoy another beautiful sunset. But it is the legendary Road to Hana, with its long, sinuous stretch of highway laid through tropical rainforest that is claimed to be Maui’s biggest attraction.

When the sun sets, enjoy one of the island’s many festive luaus, complete with flickering tiki torches, Polynesian food, tropical drinks, live music and Polynesian dances that tell traditional stories through their rhythmic movements.

Whether you are traveling as a family or as a couple, you will find a variety of accommodations to choose from on Maui, from Five-Diamond hotels to condominiums and peaceful seaside cottages – each with their own charms and amenities. So pack your swimsuit and sandals and rev up your sense of adventure for an island holiday that is certain to please everyone. Aloha!