Maui

Maui is not as huge as the Big Island, nor is it as little as Lanai, nor is it as busy as Oahu or as peaceful as Kauai. Maui is ideal for many Hawaii travelers because it offers a taste of almost everything the Aloha State has to offer, from magnificent wildlife to interesting history and culture. You may shimmy alongside professional hula dancers, golf along coastal fairways, glide down a zip line, swim alongside five distinct varieties of sea turtles, or simply relax on some of Hawaii's most famous beaches while visiting here.

Maui, one of the archipelago's most popular tourist destinations, is located between the Big Island and the considerably smaller Molokai (which you can explore by signing up for one of the best Maui tours). Many visitors base themselves around the shores of South Maui (home to the famed Wailea Beach) or West Maui, where the sands of Kaanapali Beach and the sounds of the Old Lahaina Luau are located. However, the remainder of the island should not be overlooked. Explore East Maui's picturesque coastline along the Road to Hana, the world's biggest dormant volcano Haleakala in the Upcountry, and the old tribal battlegrounds of Central Maui's Iao Valley State Park. And for a bird's-eye view of it all, reserve a spot on one of Maui's best helicopter tours.