General Info
From the towering peak of Haleakala
to the white sand beaches of Kaanapali, the island of Maui holds enchantment
and beauty for all. As the tropical rain forests of the North coast give way
to the volcanic lava fields of the South, the beauty of cyan breakers crashing
into the seacliffs is captivating. This is one place where people from all
over the world can gather and seem as one. There are activities here to suit
everybody, from sunbathing to hiking to watersports.
Maui is the second largest island
in the Hawaiian Island chain, at 727 square miles, and has the largest number
of swimmable beaches in Hawaii. The local population of 116,000 enjoys year-round
balmy temperatures, with highs in August of 84°F with lows of 70°F,
and highs in January of 80°F and lows of 62°F. Rainfall varies drastically
throughout the island. You can have a tropical storm one minute followed by
beautiful sunshine the next. You can sun yourself in Lahaina with only 15
in. of rainfall annually, and go down the road to Puu Kukui (only 7 miles
away) and get drenched to the tune of 375 in.
annually. There are no navigable rivers in Maui, with the longest stream being
Kalialinui-Waiale at 18 miles long. Ethnicity around the island is primarily
made up of Polynesian, Asian, and Caucasian races, with the 42% Caucasian
rate being the second highest in the islands.
Hawaii is famous for it's relaxing "aloha" atmosphere, it's beautiful beaches, and it's golf courses, but there is more here than meets the eye. If it's nightlife you're after, Maui is second only to Oahu in choices. You'll find fantastic recreation, a smorgasbord of dining choices, native art and culture, and more!
Tours and Activities
You can view the beautiful sunset from any location in Maui. It is a very dazzling thing to witness in the evening time.
I got these images off of a Maui Travel Guide Website and if the owner would like me to take them off, you can email me.