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Hawaii, Kihei, Maui, North America, United States
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Maui
Maui lures travelers with an invigorating mix of natural beauty and outdoor fun, all shared with warm alohas.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Piʻilanihale Heiau & Kahanu Garden
The Road to Hana
Probably the most significant stop on the entire Road to Hana, this site combines a 294-acre ethnobotanical garden with the magnificent Piʻilanihale Heiau…
Kihei
From break of day to twilight, this sparkling stretch of sand is a showstopper. Extending from south Kihei to Wailea’s Mokapu Beach, Keawakapu is set back…
West Maui
For a long day on the beach, it’s hard to beat this crescent-shaped strip at the southwestern tip of Kapalua. Snorkel in the morning, grab lunch at the…
The Road to Hana
Wai'anapanapa means 'glistening waters', and the clear mineral waters in the cave pools here will leave you feeling squeaky clean. There's a natural lava…
Kihei & South Maui
Sunbathe like a celebrity at this sparkling strand, which fronts the swish Grand Wailea and ever-posh Four Seasons resorts and offers a full menu of water…
The Road to Hana
Got your camera? This beauty takes its name from the triple cascade that flows down a steep rock face on the inland side of the road, 0.5 miles past the…
Kihei & South Maui
The crowning glory of Makena State Park, this untouched beach is arguably the finest on Maui. In Hawaiian it’s called Oneloa, literally ‘Long Sand.’ And…
Puʻuʻulaʻula (Red Hill) Overlook
Haleakalā National Park
You may find yourself standing above the clouds while exploring Puʻuʻulaʻula (10,023ft), Maui’s highest point. The summit building provides a top-of-the…
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Transportation
Ahh, Maui. So lush, so welcoming, so... full of cars. Here are the best options for getting around, whether you have your own wheels or not.
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Travelers often find Maui an expensive destination, but filling the days can be both fun and free.
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Driving in Maui is not for the faint of heart – yet the payoff is truly spectacular scenery. Here’s our guide to the island’s best road trips.
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