What to Know About Maui

🌺 What You Need to Know About Maui

Throughout Hawaii, there are destinations that are almost too beautiful to describe - and when it comes to the island of Maui, nearly the entire island falls into that category. Often considered the best of the Hawaiian Islands, Maui is a treasure among treasures, featuring incredible scenery, unforgettable activities, and miles of beaches backed by dramatic landscapes. With a dormant volcano, lush rainforests, charming small towns, and natural wonders at every turn, Maui might just become one of your favorite places in the world. Here’s what you need to know as you get ready for the trip of a lifetime.

• Maui features more than 80 beaches in total.
• The island offers more than just white-sand beaches - black and red sand beaches can be found here as well.
• The slopes of Haleakala support farms growing coffee, macadamia nuts, papaya, sugarcane, pineapple, and even lavender.
• Ho‘okipa Beach Park on the North Shore is one of the world’s most famous windsurfing beaches.
• Maui is known for outstanding snorkeling, with over 30 beaches and bays offering great underwater exploration.
• Hawaii’s only winery is located on Maui, situated on the slopes of Haleakala.
• Haleakala, the dormant volcano, makes up roughly 75% of the island and last erupted in the 17th century.
• The ecology of Haleakala is truly unique - found nowhere else in the world.
• The Haleakala Silversword, found above 6,900 feet, is a rare plant species unique to the mountain.
• The Hana Highway is Maui’s most famous attraction, connecting Kahului to Hana.
• Originally built to transport sugarcane workers, the Hana Highway features more than 600 curves and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
• In the 1800s, Lahaina was the capital of Hawaii and a major center of the global whaling industry.
• Maui County includes Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe - if they were fully above sea level, they would form one single island.
• Most visitors stay in Wailea, Kihei, or Ka‘anapali, though beautiful accommodations exist all around the island.

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Due to the high number of visitors traveling to Hawaii year-round, island tours and activities often sell out weeks or months in advance. To secure your preferred dates, we recommend booking early. Call our office or reserve online to take advantage of our low-price guarantee.