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IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTE: Booking early is
critical to making sure flight and hotel accommodation packages are at
the best price. Your travel package plans can usually be locked in
with only a small deposit with a remaining balance not due until about
30 days prior to travel. The vast majority of time price does not go
down, as availability decreases, price increases. Make sure you get
the Maui Vacation Package you want: Book Early.
MAUI HAWAII
From the moment you step foot off the plane, you'll feel like
you're in another world. Maui has that effect on people, and it's
sure to have that effect on you. You'll first be met by Lei
Greeters with a warm welcome unique to Hawaii. To add to the
experience, make sure you visit one of the many live volcanoes on
the island, or swim in the warm waters of the ocean. Get wrapped
up in the laid-back culture and breathtaking scenery. You'll never
want to leave!
Legend has it that the demi-god Maui climbed to the top of
Haleakala Crater, where he lassoed the sun and held it captive
until it promised to slow down its passage over the Hawaiian
Islands. Today, trekking to Haleakala's summit is not an act of
divine dominance over cosmic bodies, but a mere mortal's desire to
witness its soul-stirring wonders - viewing a sunset or a sunrise
from atop this dormant volcano is one of life's truly majestic
experiences.
There are also, of course, many down-to-earth activities on this
enchanting island, like visiting the historic areas of old
Hawaii's kingdom, whale-watching, and surfing. "The Valley Isle,"
with its fantastic lunar-landscaped volcano, a lush valley, marine
life, rainbows that burst across the sky every day, and serene
palm-fringed coves, is the most beautiful of the most remote chain
of islands in the world. It's no wonder that people like Hollywood
moguls who can travel wherever they want continue to return here
again and again. No one can resist Maui's spell!
Quick Facts
The Island is in central Hawaii,
between Molokai and Hawaii islands, known as the Valley Island.
The second largest island of the state, it is divided into two
oval peninsulas, East and West. East Maui rises in the
mountain of Haleakala, a dormant volcano, to a height of 3055 m
(10,023 ft). The mountain terminates in a crater nearly 32 km
(nearly 20 mi) in circumference and more than 924 m (more than
3028 ft) deep. West Maui rises to an elevation of 1764 m (5788 ft)
and has many sharp peaks and ridges and extensive sloping plains
on the northern and southern sides. Pineapple and large sugar
plantations and cattle ranches are here. Tourism, construction,
and scientific research are also important to the economy. Wailuku
is the chief community. Area, 1884 sq km (727 sq mi); population
(1980) 62,823; (1990) 100,374. Maui … is a truly magical place
and Hawaii's most popular island. Once a thriving whaling center,
today it offers extraordinary vacation activities, like sunrise
from atop Haleakala Grater, the magnificent white-sand Kaanapali
beach resort area, historic Lahaina town, great snorkeling, and
championship golf courses from one end of the island to the other.
There are also the world-class resorts of Wailea, Makena, and
Kapalua. In legend, the island was named after the demi-god
Maui, who is said to have pulled the Hawaiian chain from the
Pacific while he was on a fishing expedition.
Whichever explanation you prefer, magical the island is known for its
indescribable sunsets, water sports, multi-colored beaches, lush
rainforests alive with waterfalls, quaint fishing villages,
serpentine road to charming Hana, rolling hills with sprawling
ranches, world-class golf and tennis, Haleakala crater, and
historic Lahaina Town, the former government and whaling capital
of Hawaii. It is also known for its spectacular resorts, where
guests receive the finest in services, accommodations, and deluxe
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