More about Maui

Maui is a gorgeous island amongst the chain of the Hawaiian Islands. There are tons of activities for both families, and honeymooners looking for a quiet escape. Weather water sports or land activities are your thing, Maui is sure to please.

The town of Lahaina is an old fishing village situated on the west side of the island. Here you'll discover a large range of shopping and fine dining choices to select from. There's also a whaling museum situated here. It is a great place to research the wonders of these large mammals. Lahaina is also a great place to take surf lessons. There are a couple of different surfboarding schools situated here. Finally, the Old Lahaina Luau is one not to be missed. If you're interested in going to a luau at all, while on the island this is the place. It is smaller and more genuine than those that you'll find at the resort hotels.

The Ohe'o Gulch, otherwise called the seven sacred pools, is nothing short of impressive. There are really twenty four pools. They're natural pools that form from water trickling down from the ocean. The water runs over the rocks to form the pools and falls. The greatest part about the pools is you are able to take a relaxing dip in them.

Kihei is a peaceful town situated on the south side of the island. Here you are more likely to discover low-rise hotels and condominiums instead of the high-rises that are so rife in the holiday resort area of Ka'anapali. This is a good place to relax on the comparatively peaceful beaches, or maybe take a windsurfing or kite boarding lesson.

The Maui Ocean Center is situated in Ma'alea, near the Ma'alea Bay. The ocean center is home to a large aquarium that has a tunnel you are able to actually walk through. It makes for an outstanding photography opportunity, as you will be able to literally have sharks and huge manta rays swimming directly on top of you.

Ma'alea Bay provides some great whale watching opportunities, especially during the winter months.