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By Kim Lipker
  • A guided horseback tour is a great way to learn more about the real Hawaiian culture. Hawaii is not just about the beaches and the Mai Tai's. It has a rich history in ranching and an even richer variety of terrain that begs to be explored on horseback.
  • In the early 1800s, the harbor town of Lahaina gained fame as a bustling whaling port. Today, the harbor is stilled lined with ocean vessels but they are of the diving, snorkeling, and whale- watching variety. A number of whale-watching adventures that specialize in all types of cruises leave from Lahaina. The best part is that once you are back on shore, you can head over to one of the many restaurants and bars and share your story over a cold Blue Hawaii.
  • By far, the most popular scenic drive on the island of Maui is the Road to Hana. The narrow road, which has more than 50 one-lane bridges and more than 600 hairpin turns, has some of the most breathtaking scenery on the islands. The road is very crowded, so an early start is highly recommended.
  • The Haleakala Highway is a road to the summit of an active, but not erupting volcano. The summit is more than 10,000 feet above sea level and offers one of the best views, but the drive up is just as impressive. One of my favorite drives is through the upcountry of Maui to get to the Haleakala Highway. This is a dramatic trip full of diversity. Not only are the views spectacular, the stops at the many flower farms or other growers are hidden treats.

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Maui, also called the Valley Isle, is just a small dot in the vast Pacific Ocean, but it has the potential to offer visitors unforgettable experiences: floating weightless through rainbows of tropical fish, standing atop a 10,000-foot volcano watching the sunrise color the sky, and listening to the raindrops in a bamboo forest. Read More

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Hotels

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Ka'anapali Beach Hotel

2525 Kaanapali Parkway
Lahaina, Maui, HI Map

Distance: 14.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Haleakala Wilderness Cabins

Haleakala National Park
Maui, HI Map

Distance: 17.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Upcountry Bed and Breakfast

4925 Lower Kula Rd.
Kula, HI 96790 Map

Distance: 17.2 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Pacific Whale Foundation

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101 N. Kihei Rd
Maui, Hawaii

Distance: 22.5 mi. (from destination center)

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This not-for-profit foundation supports its whale research by offering whale-watch... Read More

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Whalers Village Museum

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(in Whaler's Village)
2435 Ka'anapali Parkway
Lahaina, Hawaii 96761

Distance: 14.6 mi. (from destination center)
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Waikamoi Preserve

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Makawao
P.O. Box 1716
Maui, Hawaii 96768

Distance: 17.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The stream that flows through 5,230-acre Waikamoi Preserve is part of a sanctuary for many rare and endangered native Hawaiian birds, insects, and plants. ... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Maui

Distance (mi.)
Maui Kahului Airport 2.4 map
Kona/Big Island Keahole Airport 86.0 map
Honolulu/Oahu International Airport 99.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Maui

Distance (mi.)
Hoolehua Molokai Airport 33.1 map
Hilo/Big Island Hilo International Airport 123.0 map

Flight Deals to Maui

Originating From
Honolulu (HNL) to Maui (OGG) $103
Portland, OR (PDX) to Maui (OGG) $346
Seattle (SEA) to Maui (OGG) $400
San Francisco (SFO) to Maui (OGG) $480
Phoenix (PHX) to Maui (OGG) $483

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