Maui
Maui is a Hawaiian archipelago island in the Central Pacific. The expansive Haleakala National Park includes the island's highest peak, volcanic Haleakala, as well as the springs and waterfalls of Ohe'o Gulch, which may be reached via the picturesque, meandering Hana Highway. The 30 miles of beaches on the island include golden-crescent Kapalua, which is protected from fierce currents by lava-rock promontories.
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 intriguing history and culture. You can shimmy alongside professional hula dancers, golf along coastal fairways, sail down a zip line, snorkel 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. The island of Maui is divided into five separate regions: Many visitors stay near the shores of South or West Maui, where the sands of Kaanapali Beach and the music of the Old Lahaina Luau can be found. However, the rest of the island should not be overlooked. Explore East Maui's picturesque coastline along the Road to Hana, the world's largest dormant volcano Haleakala in the Upcountry, and the old tribal battlegrounds of Central Maui's Iao Valley State Park. Reserve a spot on one of Maui's premier helicopter tours to get a bird's-eye perspective of everything.
Location: the United States
Best time to visit: April through May and September through November
Price: $1,541 for one person per week
Ranking:
- #1 Best Beaches in the U.S.
- #1 Best Places to Visit in November
- #2 Best Hawaiian Islands
Rating: 4.8/5.0, 1,739 Google reviews
