Maui Hawaii Travel Guide

Maui, Hawaii ranks high on many travelers’ lists of dream vacations as they browse pictures of amazing Maui Hawaii hotels in advance. This paradise isle beckons visitors with fresh air, an escape from the ordinary, an intriguing culture and more. The second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Maui was created when the 10,023-foot Haleakala Volcano erupted five million years ago. Now, travelling to the summit of Haleakala for a stunning sunrise is one of Maui’s most popular things to do! Use this City Guide to learn about this island and to select one of its stunningly beautiful Maui HI hotels.  

Maui measures 279 square miles and features abundant scenic beauty and vegetation. Rainbows are common and tropical fruits and flowers seem to be everywhere. Take a quick island-hopping plane to this island from Honolulu, or fly direct to Maui’s own Kahului Airport (OGG) – you will be here in no time! You can plan to rent a car to drive the island and experience its variety of attractions; additionally, plenty of tours are available.

Not to be missed attractions in Maui would include driving the 68-mile Road to Hana, one of the most beautiful drives in the world with its hairpin turns and breathtaking vistas. Many visitors come to Maui for its superb diving. Maui Ocean Center allows you to dive with sharks; explore its amazing Aquarium to see whales, sea turtles, dolphins and other sea creatures. Consider driving to ‘Iao Valley State Park which boasts a 2,250 foot natural rock pinnacle (the ‘Iao Needle) over the ‘Iao Stream. Incredible!

Whale watching is a time-honored pastime in Maui. You can watch for the migrating humpback whales from December to April. Be sure to visit quaint Paia Town for some amazing flatbread. Shoppers will enjoy browsing two levels of shops and restaurants at Whaler’s Village, an outdoor mall. With the perfect weather, everything you do in Maui seems better!

There are many accommodation options on the island; keep in mind that the island is relatively small and easily navigable. Utilizing our Map tab at the top of this page, you can easily check out locations. Many of the highest in luxury resorts are located in the Kaanapali/Lahaina area in the northwest corner of the island, with upscale shopping and a nice boardwalk along the ocean. The Kihei area is considered to be a bit more laid back and you will find many of the smaller hotels here; it’s a bit closer to the airport as well. Enjoy planning ahead using this City Guide – dreaming about the beautiful hotels with lovely pools, swaying palms and relaxing spas is half the fun!

Over two million people visit Maui annually as the isle offers plenty to see and do. Let OneTravelSource assist you as you plan your vacation or honeymoon to Maui.