Maui Travel Guide

The moment you step foot off your plane at the Kahului airport, you are greeted with a sign that reads "Welcome to the best island in the world." The sign couldn't be more true! Maui has been voted best island in the world countless times by numerous industry leading travel publications such as Conde Nast. From the beautiful white-sand beaches to the lush vegetation and waterfalls of Hana, its hard to leave Maui without already planning your next visit.

West Maui:

The jolly, busy resort town of Lahaina resembles Main Street Disneyland in many ways. Front Street, the main drag area, is wall-to-wall art galleries and fine restaurants. Dozens of pleasure cruisers and fishing boats set sail from the harbor daily, carrying vacationers to nearby coves and reefs. Lahaina is also the hot spot for shopping and nightlife.

About 10 minutes' driving distance from Lahaina is the resort community of Ka'anapali, famed for its golf courses, beaches and fantasy hotels. The golf... more local info
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Because Maui is so small, basically every adventure on the island will take no more than a day to get to and complete.  Here is my list of some epic day trips that most tourists probably bypass. Ferry ride to Lanai:  How many day trips do you know of that involve getting in a boat and traversing the Pacific Ocean? Wake up early and head to the Lahaina harbor to catch the first ferry over to Lanai.  The total ride will take about 45 minutes, and if you are... Read More

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With their big green buses and friendly drivers wearing bright aloha shirts, Roberts Hawaii is the way to go when you are booking tours here in Hawaii.  On some islands they have an airport shuttle which will take you to your hotel so make sure to check that out…and the price is very reasonable.  They have been in the tourist transportation business for 70 years and service the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.  They are the state’s... Read More

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