If your idea of the perfect getaway is breathtaking scenery, cultural entertainment, and days filled with exciting activities, then it’s time for a Maui vacation.
Maui has a lot to offer. As you explore the island, you’ll notice the wide variety of landscapes including fresh sandy beaches with beautiful blue ocean waters, a 10,000-foot peak of Haleakala Crater, lush vegetation, along with shopping areas, museums, and restaurants.
Maui is the second largest island in Hawaii and has an estimated population of 118,783. Its county seat is Wailuku. The county is made up of the islands of Moloka’i, Maui, Lana’i, and Kaho’olawe.
Enjoy Exciting Outdoor Activities on Maui
Maui has numerous outdoor activities you can enjoy including snorkeling, biking, whale watching, parasailing, and more. Have you ever thought about riding a bike on a volcano? On Maui, you can bike 38 miles while only pedaling 400 yards on Maui’s largest dormant volcano, Haleakala.
Whale watching is one of the most popular activities on Maui. You’ll take a boat out to where the whales play and swim, and watch the 40-ton whales wave their tails and swim gracefully. Take a Maui vacation between December and May to catch a glimpse of the whales.
There’s nothing like seeing Maui from the air. Take a Maui helicopter tour to see mystical waterfalls, verdant valleys, and breathtaking mountains from the air. Then, for more relaxed entertainment, enjoy a Maui luau, which is a Hawaiian party where you can hula the night away.
If you’re a golfer, you’ll be amazed at Maui’s well-manicured courses. There are over 16 courses, with several ranked as the best courses in the world. Imagine seeing a Maui rainbow or feeling the sea mist while playing your favorite sport! Just a few golf courses on Maui are Kahili Folf Course, Royal Kaanapali Golf Course, The Bay Course, The Plantation Course, and Wailea Blue Course.
Maui Vacations for Families
Bring your family for a Maui vacation – there’s plenty to do with the kids. At the Maui Ocean Center, you can see sharks and rays up close in a 750,000 gallon tank of water that surrounds you. Sharks swim above and everywhere as you safely watch them through the glass. Then you can take a train ride on the 1890s Lahaina-Kaanapali Railroad (Sugarcane Train).
To learn and explore, take the kids to the Paper Airplane Museum or the Hawaii Nature Center. Then spend a relaxing day with the kids swimming and building sandcastles on one of Maui’s beautiful beaches.
Whether you’re planning a honeymoon or romantic getaway to Maui, or a family vacation to Maui, you’ll find the island relaxing and welcoming, with plenty to do no matter what your interests.
