See what the experts are saying about Maui. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best beaches
D. T. Fleming Beach Park: This quiet, out-of-the-way beach, located north of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, starts at the 16th hole of the Kapalua golf course (Makaluapuna Point) and rolls around to the sea cliffs on the other side of the cove. Iron... Continue reading »
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The best golf courses
Kaanapali Courses (tel. 808/661-3691): All golfers, from high handicappers to near-pros, will love these two challenging courses. The North Course is a true Robert Trent Jones, Sr., design: an abundance of wide bunkers; several long, stretche... Continue reading »
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The best inns and bed & breakfasts
Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono (tel. 800/305-4899 or 808/244-5897; www.mauiinn.com): Located in historic Wailuku, the most charming town in central Maui, this restored 1924 former plantation manager's home is the place to stay if you're looking f... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua (tel. 800/262-8440 or 808/669-6200; www.ritzcarlton.com): With its great location, style, and loads of hospitality, this is the best Ritz anywhere. Situated on the coast below the picturesque West Maui Mountains, this gra... Continue reading »
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The best mid-range hotels
Kahana Sunset (tel. 800/669-1488 or 808/669-8011; www.kahanasunset.com): This is a great choice for families, featuring a series of wooden condo units stair-stepping down the side of a hill to a postcard-perfect white-sand beach. The units fe... Continue reading »
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The best of underwater maui
An entirely different Maui greets anyone with a face mask, snorkel, and fins. Under the sea you'll find schools of brilliant tropical fish, green sea turtles, quick-moving game fish, slack-jawed moray eels, and prehistoric-looking coral. It's... Continue reading »
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The best shopping
Summerhouse (tel. 808/871-1320): Bright and sassy tropical wear and the jewelry and accessories to go with it are a cut above at Kahului's Summerhouse. T-shirts are tailored and in day-to-evening colors, while dresses are good for either the... Continue reading »
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The best resorts & spas
Spa Grande at the Grand Wailea Resort (tel. 800/888-6100 or 808/875-1234; www.grandwailea.com): This is Hawaii's biggest spa, at 50,000 square feet and with 40 treatment rooms. The spa incorporates the best of the Old World (romantic ceiling... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Maui has so many places to explore, things to do, and sights to see that it's hard to know where to start -- that's where I come in. In the pages that follow, I've compiled everything you need to know to plan your ideal trip to Maui: informat... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- For 24-hour traveler's check refunds and purchase information, call tel. 800/221-7282. Two local offices are located at the Westin Maui at Kaanapali Beach (tel. 808/661-7155). Area Codes -- All of the islands are in the... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
For advance information on traveling in Maui, contact the Maui Visitors Bureau, 1727 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793 (tel. 800/525-MAUI or 808/244-3530; fax 808/244-1337; www.visitmaui.com). The Kaanapali Beach Resort Association is... Continue reading »
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When to go
Most visitors don't come to Maui when the weather's best in the islands; rather, they come when it's at its worst everywhere else. Thus, the high season -- when prices are up and resorts are booked to capacity -- generally runs from mid-Decem... Continue reading »
Maui Travel Experiences
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Mulligan
Sunday was time for the boys to have some real fun, ditch the broads and go raise hell.... On the golf course. *Ahem* Yes, we are real... Continue reading »
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Where we called home
The atmosphere was great. Maui isn't all that large so we were in a place relatively close enough to everywhere we wanted to go. Continue reading »
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Surf and relax
Our last day, lots of things left to do, but we decide to stay closer to home and mostly indoors. The day before had been our only day wh... Continue reading »
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Day Two: Maui - Lahaina - Hawaii
Today I woke up at 4:30 AM... there was no more sleep for me :( My clock will be off for a couple of days. Not much to do a 4... Continue reading »
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The Road to Hana
Ahh..road trips...there is nothing like them...especially on an Amador road trip. It is about 50 miles to Hana, which doesn't seem... Continue reading »
