Kaleidoscope Travel & Cruise

Article Published: January 20th, 2005

Welcome to Maui, the Magic Isle. Famed as one of the most romance and magical places on earth. It is the second largest island in the aloha state at 729 square miles, 48 miles long and 26 miles across at its widest point. Every area of Maui is so astonishingly different in climate, culture, and geography, touring Maui is like visiting seven island in one. West Maui is the historic heart of the island. Here you will discover Lahaina, a National Historic District, and the popular resort areas of Ka’anapali and Kaplaua. Some of the prettiest beaches in the world are in this area — including Kapalua Bay. The weather in this region is superb and the opportunities for exploring the ecology, the history, and the culture of Maui are incredible. Heading north from Kapalua you will discover a wild and majestic area — the soaring cliffs and the rich ranch lands that overlook the Maui-Molokai channel. Journey on the “Road to Hana”, a destination in itself, massive etched lava streams from Mt. Haleakala last eruption some 200 years ago create a landscape of barren beauty. Next head to the Northwest region of Wailuku and Kahului, where you will find the city centers of Maui, where most of the islands citizens live. South Maui is home to the luxurious resort areas of Wailea and Makena and the fishing and excursion ports of Ma’alaea . Heading south past the solitude of Makena Beach is the rugged La Perouse Bay. There are more delights and discoveries on this one island than can possibly be experienced in one vacation, this is why Hawaiians have a saying “Maui no ka oi” which means “Maui is the best”.

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