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Though Maui is known for luxury and sophistication, it is not short on natural wonders. There's nothing wrong with sitting on your beach chair, of course, but perhaps the island's kite- and windsurfers will inspire you to get the adrenaline pumping. Head to the 10,000-foot summit of Haleakala for great hiking and downhill bike rides), or check out the Molokini atoll, a favorite dive and snorkel spot. There's a large community here dedicated to healthy living, with yoga classes and spas a big focus. Another highlight is the drive to Hana, a twisty scenic road devoid of high-rises, fast food, shopping malls, and technology; you'll meet perhaps the only native Hawaiians you're likely to encounter on all of Maui. Speaking of driving, while Maui isn't as large as the Big Island, count on racking up some miles on your rental car—the trip from Honolua Bay to Wailuku is about 90 minutes by car. But the journey is just part of the experience, and you won't lack for tempting shops, restaurants, and, of course, beaches along the way.
Makena State Park: Big Beach, a ten-minute drive from the resorts at Wailea, is an uncrowded, undeveloped half-mile-long sugar-sand expanse. It's popular with...more
Diving wannabes take note: Maui's waters are warm, clear, teeming with sea life, and calm (at least on the island's south side). In other words, this an ideal...more
Maui's most upscale luau unfolds on the beachfront at Lahaina (Lele is the historical name). No stale buffet food here; couples and groups sit at individual...more
Maui's network of hiking trails, beaten paths and otherwise, suit trekkers at all fitness levels: Our favorites include the six-mile Lahaina Pali Trail...more
Maui is crawling with boldfaced names, but during the week of the annual Maui Film Festival in mid-June, it's just ridiculous. The festival shows a good number...more
Imagine riding 30 miles from the 10,000-foot summit of a dormant volcano. Steeply downhill. On a bike. Sounds awesome—and it is—but this excursion...more
Snorkeling is the most democratic of all water activities—you don't need expensive equipment or certification, to be in good shape, or even to be able to...more
Eighteen-dollar yoga classes have come to Maui, and you'll have to fight for yoga mat space with at least 20 other detoxifying souls for the privilege. Still,...more
Maui has several forgiving breaks that are visible from Route 30 (around Lahaina), including those at Launiupoko Beach Park and Puamana Beach Park. Beginners on...more
The surf on Maui is good, but the wind is better and more consistent—making the island one of the world's premier windsurfing spots. Windsurfing does...more
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