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1. Road to Hana
- The scenic road to Hana brings vistas, waterfalls, and more on the windward side of Maui
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- Drives
- Hana
- Nile Expert Tip: Do not miss this! If you haven't seen Hana, you haven't really seen Maui.
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2. Molokini
- Maui's crescent shaped Marine preserve, it's a snorkeling hotspot
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- Diving and Snorkeling
- South Maui
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3. Maui Cave Adventures
- Ka'eleku Caverns in Hana
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4. Maui Ocean Center
- Popular new attraction
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- Zoos/Aquariums
- South Maui
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5. Ulua Beach
- Snorkeling and swimming
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- South Maui
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6. Oheo Gulch
- Or The Seven Sacred Pools
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- Nature & Wildlife
- Hana
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7. Wailea Beach
- Wide, long, sandy beach
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8. Haleakala Crater Bike Tour
- Nature & Wildlife
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9. Kaupo Trail
- Beautiful but difficult
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- Hiking
- Upcountry
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10. Windsurf School of Maui
- Fun and easy, simple instructions
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- Water Sports
- South Maui
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You don't have to search very far to find fun activities on Maui. Just head to any beach and plop yourself into the warm ocean waters and your cares will simply wash away. Some of the top beaches on Maui include Ulua Beach (for snorkeling), Big Beach (for waves), and Wailea Beach or Ka'anapali Beach (for sunbathing/people-watching). Most the beaches on Maui have shower areas, so you can spray off that sticky salt water and head to your next activity without ever heading back to the hotel.
Some other fun tropical activities include a snorkel cruise to the small crescent-moon shaped island of Molokini. For those afraid of the water, look to book a retreat to the Maui Ocean Center, where you can view some of Hawaii's unique marine life.
Lastly, we recommend heading out to Hana to see Maui's more under-developed side. Be sure to check out the Seven Sacred Pools and the Hana Lava Tube.
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Nightlife
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