Maui

Maui is not as large as the Big Island, nor is it as small as Lanai, nor is it as busy as Oahu or as peaceful as Kauai. Maui is ideal for many Hawaii vacationers because it offers a taste of almost everything the Aloha State has to offer, from impressive wildlife to intriguing history and culture. You can shimmy alongside professional hula dancers, golf along coastal fairways, sail down a zip line, snorkel alongside five different types 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 much smaller Molokai (which you can explore by signing up for one of the best Maui tours). Many visitors base themselves along the coasts of South Maui (home to the famous Wailea Beach) or West Maui, where the sands of Kaanapali Beach and the music of the Old Lahaina Luau are located. However, the rest of the island should not be overlooked. Explore East Maui's scenic coastline along the Road to Hana, the world's largest dormant volcano Haleakala in the Upcountry, and the former tribal battlegrounds of Central Maui's Iao Valley State Park.