Maui Vacation Expert

Aloha and welcome to Maui!

If you are planning a trip to Hawaii, Maui is one of the six major destination Islands.

In the Hawaiian language, there is a saying here -- "Maui no ka oi!" -- which means: "Maui is the best!" And I agree.

Whether this is your first time or if you’ve been here before, I can help make this a trip you will never forget...the perfect vacation just for you.

I have lived on Maui for 13 years serving as a Concierge at major resorts here giving unbiased Maui vacation advice.

I make it my business to get out and explore Maui, so that you can enjoy everything this island has to offer...and I take my research very seriously!

This Island Paradise is full of wonderful thing to see and do.

There’s adventure and excitement at every turn -- as well as tranquility and bliss on the golden beaches with every glorious sunset.

Join me on a journey of a lifetime.

Maui No Ka Oi

Maui truly is the best!

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MAUI Island

Maui vacations: Maui is one of the six major tourist destination islands of Hawaii.

Video Tours of Maui

Video Tours of Maui will give you an idea of what this island paradise looks like.

Why Maui is the Best

Why Maui is the Best.

Climate of Maui

The climate of Hawaii is ideal every day of the year, and is a big draw for tourists to Maui, with mild temperatures, low rainfall, and generally sunny conditions.

First Trip to Maui

If this is your First Trip to Maui you will discover that Maui is an island that has something for everyone.

Maps of Maui

Maps of Maui

Pronouncing Place Names on Maui

Pronouncing Place Names on Maui can be difficult.

Books About Maui

Books About Maui you may want to read before or after visiting the Hawaiian island of Maui.

Books about Hawaii

Books about Hawaii

Music of Maui

Music of Maui

Where to Stay on Maui

Where to Stay on Maui: the two main resort zones are both on the drier sheltered sunny side of the island.

Maui Vacation Resorts

Maui vacation resorts are in two main resort zones: West Maui or South Maui.

Kaanapali Resort Hotels

Kaanapali Resort Hotels on Maui Hawaii are some of the finest in the world, offering several for you to choose from.

Kapalua Resort Hotel

Kapalua Resort Hotel

Beachfront Condos in West Maui

Some Beachfront Condos in West Maui are located between the major resort areas of Kaanapali and Kapalua.

Wailea Resort Hotels

Wailea Resort Hotels are among the most luxurious in the world.

Makena Resort Hotel

Makena Resort has one luxury hotel in South Maui next to the Wailea Resort area.

Beachfront Condos in South Maui

Beachfront Condo-Hotels in South Maui are located in Kehei north of the major resort areas of Wailea and Makena.

Hana Resort Hotel

The luxury Hana Resort Hotel is the Hotel Hana-Maui.

Avoiding Winter Storms

Avoiding Winter Storms on Maui: In winter where you choose to stay on Maui can make a great difference in the quality of your vacation -- and avoiding disappointment from bad winter weather.

Before You Arrive

Before You Arrive on Maui, it would be best to plan on taking care of the following matters before you leave home.

What to Pack

What to Pack for a Maui Vacation: These days with airlines charging for baggage, you will want to keep your packing to a minimum.

Maui Transportation

Maui Transportation Options.

Things To Do in Maui

Things To Do in Maui

Beaches of Maui

The Beaches of Maui are some of the best in the world.

Snorkel Spots Top Ten

Snorkel Spots Top Ten: Maui's Top Ten Snorkel Spots are among the best in the world.

Waterfalls on Maui

Waterfalls on Maui on Maui occur mostly during the winter rainy season.

Free Activities on Maui

Free Activities on Maui: Some of the best things on Maui are free!

Maui Tourist Attractions

Maui Tourist Attractions

Iao Valley State Park on Maui

Iao Valley State Park on Maui

Haleakala National Park

Haleakala National Park

Road to Hana

The Road to Hana leads you to see the tropical rainforest of Maui, and then on to the Hana ranchland area at the remote east end of Maui.

Things To Do in West Maui

Things To Do in West Maui are close to the vacation resorts in Kaanapali, Kapalua, and Lahaina Town.

Things To Do in South Maui

Things To Do in South Maui are close to the resorts in Wailea, Kihei, and Makena.

Things To Do in Central Maui

Things To Do in Central Maui

Things To Do Upcountry

Things To Do Upcountry on Maui on the side of Haleakala Mountain.

Things To Do in Hana

Things To Do in Hana

Walks on Maui

Walks on Maui are possible on beach walkways in front of the resort hotels in Kaanapali, Kapalua, and Wailea.

Hikes on Maui

Self-guided Hikes on Maui are possible near the resort hotels.

Golf on Maui

Golf on Maui features spectacular courses in several locations.

Tennis on Maui

Tennis on Maui in available at many resort hotels, and several municipal courts.

Spas on Maui

Spas on Maui at the resort hotels are luxurious.

Shopping on Maui

Shopping on Maui features a variety of shops in resort towns and shopping centers.

Where to Eat on Maui

Where to Eat on Maui offers choices among many fine restaurants of different types all over the island.

Luau Hawaiian Feast

A Luau is a Hawaiian feast, with pork cooked in a traditional underground oven pit called an imu.

Fine Dining

Fine Dining on Maui is the specialty of several restaurants.

Popular Restaurants

Popular Restaurants on Maui feature: Great Location -- Waiting Lines -- Good Food -- Fairly Reasonable Prices.

Seafood Restaurants

Seafood Restaurants on Maui specialize in fresh fish, much of which is caught locally.

Italian Restaurants

There are Italian Restaurants to choose from in the different areas of Maui.

Mexican Restaurants

Numerous casual Mexican Restaurants are located near the resort areas of Maui.

Vegetarians

Vegetarians can find restaurants on Maui, although most are not exclusively vegetarian.

Steak House Restaurants

There are a few Steak House Restaurants on Maui that specialize in steaks.

Japanese Restaurants

There are Japanese Restaurants in the major resort areas of Maui.

Chinese Restaurants

Chinese Restaurants

Guided Tours on Maui

Guided Tours on Maui: Although many activities on Maui can be done for free, sometimes the best way to experience them is on guided tours.

Guided Ocean Tours

Guided Ocean Tours on Maui

Guided Land Tours

Guided Land Tours on in Maui.

Guided Air Tours

Guided Air Tours on Maui Hawaii.

Helicopter Tour

Helicopter Tour: One of the most spectacular ways to see the island of Maui is by helicopter.

Volcano Flight-Seeing Tour

Volcano Flight-Seeing Tour: Take a flight-seeing tour on a fixed-wing plane from Maui to the Big Island of Hawaii.

Paragliding Tour

Paragliding Tour: Fly off a mountain above Maui seated under a para-wing piloted by an expert guide.

Zip-Line Tour

Zip-Line Tours are available on Maui in several locations.

Parasail Boat Tour

A Parasail Boat Tour is available on Maui that takes you soaring up into the sky under a parachute off a boat.

Ferry Boats to Lanai or Molokai

Ferry Boats to Lanai or Molokai from Maui in the Hawaiian Islands.

Sailboat Tour

Sailboat Tour: Go sailing on a classic sailboat with gorgeous views of Maui, Lanai Island, and Molokai Island.

Snorkel Boat Tour

Snorkel Boat Tour: Guided snorkel boats tours are available on Maui to view fish under water at famous snorkel spots like Molokini Crater and Honolua Bay.

West Maui Snorkel Sail

West Maui Snorkel Sailboat tours leave right off Ka’anapali beach for snorkeling spots all along the reefs of West Maui.

Submarine Tour

Submarine Tour on an actual submarine: Dive down 120 feet below the surface of the ocean.

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour: A bright yellow underwater viewing vessel with windows and view-seating below the deck that provides underwater views of the reefs.

Dive Boat Tour

Dive Boat Tours are available on Maui to take you to some of the best scuba diving locations in Hawaii.

Fishing Boat Tour

Fishing Boat Tour

Kayak Tour

Kayak Tours are available on Maui where you can paddle your own kayak.

Sunset Boat Tour

Sunset Boat Tours are offered by various boat tour companies on Maui.

Dinner Boat Tour

Dinner Boat Tours are available on Maui for an evening cruise out on the ocean while enjoying dinner aboard ship.

Whale-Watch Boat Tour

Whale-Watch Boat Tours on Maui: Whale-Watch Boat Tour official season is December 16 - May 14 only.

Star Gazing on Maui

Star Gazing on Maui is some of the finest you'll find anywhere -- because Hawaii is the most remote island chain in the world.

Jet Ski Tour

Jet Ski Tours are available in Maui near the beaches of Kaanapali.

Surfing Lessons

Surfing Lessons at one of Maui's many surf schools.

Surfing Spots Top Ten

Surfing Spots Top Ten: Maui's Top Ten Surfing Spots are among the best in the world.

Kitesailing Lessons

Kitesailing lessons are available on Maui to teach this exciting sport.

Hana Tour

Hana Tour: Guided tours are available to take you to see Hana at the remote east end of Maui.

Hana Road Highlights

Hana Road Highlights

Sunrise Mountain Tour

Sunrise Mountain Tour: Guided tours are available to see spectacular views of sunrise from the top of Maui’s highest mountain, called Haleakala.

Bike Down a Mountain

Bike Down a Mountain: Guided tours are available to bike down the road from the summit of Maui’s highest mountain.

Iao Valley Central Maui Tour

Iao Valley Central Maui Tours explore the highlights of Maui's central valley.

Hiking Tour

Hiking Tours are available on Maui to take you into the natural beauty of the island.

Jeep Tour

This adventurous Jeep tour on Maui takes you on private dirt roads and trails inaccessible to the general public.

Horseback Riding Tour

Horseback Riding Tour

Activities for Kids

Family Activities for Kids are numerous on Maui.

Sugar Cane Train

Sugar Cane Train

Aquarium on Maui

Aquarium on Maui

Farm Tours

Farm Tours on Maui include a lavender farm, a protea flower farm, a fruit farm, a goat diary farm, a produce farm, a tropical plantation, and a pineapple plantation.

Parks on Maui

Parks on Maui

Botanical Gardens

Botanical Gardens on Maui: There are several Botanical Gardens on Maui. Part of the appeal of Maui is the splendor of tropical flowering plants.

Winery on Maui

The Winery on Maui is upcountry on the slopes of the dormant Haleakala Volcano.

Museums on Maui

Museums on Maui and Historical Buildings preserve some of Maui's colorful past:

Towns on Maui

Towns on Maui

Art on Maui

Art on Maui portrays memorable scenery of Maui.

Shows on Maui

Live Shows on Maui are available for evening entertainment.

Movies on Maui

Movies on Maui: Now Showing.

Sports Bars

Sports Bars on Maui show many televised sporting events that begin as early as 7 AM on Maui -- because of the five or six hours difference between Maui and the East Coast of the USA.

Funny Questions

Visitors to Maui ask some funny questions.

Ezine Articles About Maui

Ezine Articles About Maui in the Hawaiian Islands.

Aloha Lifestyle

Aloha Lifestyle: Aloha means Hello and Goodby, but it also is a way of living.

Health Clubs on Maui

Health Clubs on Maui are located near the major resort areas.

Driving on Maui

Driving on Maui requires awareness of the special road conditions on this semi-tropical island that may not exist back on the roadways near your own home.

Avoiding Accidents on Maui

Avoiding Accidents on Maui requires awareness of the special dangers on this semi-tropical island that may not exist back near your own home.

Moving to Maui

Moving to Maui may be on your mind or in your plans.

Population of Maui

Population of Maui

Vacations in Hawaii

Vacations in Hawaii: Hawaii truly is an Island Paradise, with perfect climate every day of the year, and six resort islands to choose from.

LANAI Island

Lanai Island is the least populous of the six tourist destination islands, with only one small town Lanai ‘City’ with 3,000 people.

MOLOKAI Island

Molokai is the least visited of the six tourist destination islands of Hawaii.

Pearl Harbor Tour

A Pearl Harbor Tour from Maui is available.

OAHU Island

OAHU is one of the six major tourist destination islands of Hawaii.

KAUAI Island

KAUAI is one of the six major tourist destination islands of Hawaii.

BIG ISLAND

Big Island is one of the six major tourist destination islands of Hawaii.

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