Maui
Maui is not quite as big as the Big Island, Lanai is not nearly as little, Oahu is not nearly as busy, and Kauai is not nearly as peaceful. For many visitors to Hawaii, Maui is the ideal destination since it gives them a taste of almost everything the Aloha State has to offer, from amazing wildlife to fascinating history and culture.
You may shimmy with professional hula dancers here, play golf on coastal fairways, zip line into the air, snorkel with five distinct species of sea turtles, or just relax on some of Hawaii's most famous beaches. Maui, one of the most visited destinations in the archipelago, is situated between the Big Island and the considerably smaller Molokai (which you can explore by signing up for one of the best Maui tours). The island of Maui is separated into five main zones.
Many visitors establish themselves on the West or South Maui coasts, which are home to Kaanapali Beach and the Old Lahaina Luau, respectively, and the renowned Wailea Beach. But it's important to visit the rest of the island as well. Explore Haleakala, the biggest dormant volcano in the world, in the Upcountry, as well as the old tribal battlegrounds of Central Maui's Iao Valley State Park as you travel down the Road to Hana.
Rankings:
- #1 in Best Beaches in the U.S.
- #1 in Best Places to Visit in November
- #2 in Best Hawaiian Islands
- #3 in World's Best Places to Visit
Best Things to Do:
- Road to Hana
- Haleakala National Park
- Waianapanapa State Park
Best Months to Visit: April through May
