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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Clothing considerations
Maui is very informal: You'll get by with shorts, T-shirts, and sneakers at most attractions and restaurants; a casual sundress or a polo shirt and khakis is fine even in the most expensive places. Dinner jackets for men are required only at... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
As with any schedule of upcoming events, the following information is subject to change; always confirm the details before you plan your schedule around an event. For an exhaustive list of events beyond those mentioned here, check www.visitma... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane If you think of the island of Maui as the shape of a head and shoulders of a person, you'll probably arrive on its neck, at Kahului Airport. If you're headed for Molokai or Lanai, you'll have to connect through Honolulu. At pre... Continue reading »
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Money saving packages
Booking an all-inclusive travel package that includes some combination of airfare, accommodations, rental car, meals, airport and baggage transfers, and sightseeing can be the most cost-effective way to travel to Maui. Package tours are not t... Continue reading »
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Getting around
The only way to really see Maui is by rental car. There's no real island-wide public transit. Maui has only a handful of major roads: One follows the coastline around the two volcanoes that form the island, Haleakala and Puu Kukui; one goe... Continue reading »
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Money
It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks. You should also exchange enough petty cash to cover airport incidentals, tipping, and transportation to your hotel b... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements
Passports For an up-to-date, country-by-country listing of passport requirements around the world, go to http://travel.state.gov and enter "foreign entry requirements" in the search box. International visitors can obtain a visa application... Continue reading »
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The island in brief
Central Maui This flat, often windy corridor between Maui's two volcanoes is where you'll most likely arrive -- it's the site of the main airport. It's also home to the majority of the island's population, the heart of the business communi... Continue reading »
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Staying healthy
General Availability of Healthcare -- Contact the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT; tel. 716/754-4883 or, in Canada, 416/652-0137; www.iamat.org) for tips on travel and health concerns in the countries you'... Continue reading »
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Getting married
Maui is a great place for a wedding. Not only does the entire island exude romance and natural beauty, but after the ceremony you're only a few steps away from the perfect honeymoon. More than 20,000 marriages are performed each year on th... Continue reading »
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Sustainable travel & ecotourism
Each time you take a flight or drive a car, CO2 is released into the atmosphere. You can help neutralize this danger to our planet through "carbon offsetting" -- paying someone to reduce your CO2 emissions by the same amount you've added. Car... Continue reading »
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Insurance
The cost of travel insurance varies widely, depending on the cost and length of your trip, your age and health, and the type of trip you're taking, but expect to pay between 5% and 8% of the vacation itself. You can get estimates from various... 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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One of the last times...
Aloha againDas wird wohl eines der letzten Male sein, dass wir uns melden... sniff! Unsere Reise geht langsam zu Ende.Die Zeit hier ist w... 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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Red sand and a cheeseburger
This day was to start with some adventure. We had made reservations for this ATV ride in the western mountains of Hawaii. As the security... 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 »
