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Maui Traveler, Island Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................. 1

Basic Information for Visitors ...................................................................... 2

Tourist Offices................................................................................................. 7

Climate, Weather & Clothing ....................................................................................... 7

Passports & Visas .......................................................................................... 8

Restricted Plants & Animals ........................................................................ 9

Electricity ......................................................................................................... 9

Money................................................................................................................ 9

How to Enjoy Your Trip in Safety ............................................................................ 10

Emergency Numbers ................................................................................................... 10

Flight & Ground Transportation ................................................................ 11

Flights from the Mainland .......................................................................................... 11

Flights from Honolulu ................................................................................................. 11

Ground Transportation ............................................................................................... 12

Telephone & Mail .......................................................................................... 12

Telephone Basics ......................................................................................................... 12

Mail .................................................................................................................................... 12

Getting from Here to There......................................................................... 13

Overview.......................................................................................................................... 13

Other Transportation ................................................................................................... 13

Taxis ................................................................................................................................. 14

Sights & Activities ........................................................................................ 14

Things to See ................................................................................................................. 14

Activities......................................................................................................... 18

Hiking Tours ................................................................................................................... 22

Walking Tours................................................................................................................ 22

Horseback Tours .......................................................................................................... 22

Special-Interest Tours ................................................................................................. 23

Restaurants ................................................................................................... 24

American ......................................................................................................................... 24

Chinese ............................................................................................................................ 24

Continental ..................................................................................................................... 25

Eclectic ............................................................................................................................ 25

Hawaiian .......................................................................................................................... 25

French .............................................................................................................................. 26

Italian ................................................................................................................................ 27

Japanese ......................................................................................................................... 27

Mexican............................................................................................................................ 27

Steak ................................................................................................................................. 28

Thai ................................................................................................................................... 29

Vietnamese ..................................................................................................................... 29

Lodging........................................................................................................... 29

West Maui – Lahaina, Napili, Kapalua .................................................................... 29

Central Maui ................................................................................................................... 32

South Maui – Kihei, Makena, Wailea....................................................................... 32

Upcountry – Haiku, Makawao, Kula ........................................................................ 33

East Maui - Hana ........................................................................................................... 35

Nightlife & Arts.............................................................................................. 36

Overview.......................................................................................................................... 36

Arts Center...................................................................................................................... 36

Arts & Entertainment ................................................................................................... 36

Web Links ...................................................................................................... 41

Visitor Information........................................................................................................ 41

Media ................................................................................................................................ 41

Tickets.............................................................................................................................. 41

General............................................................................................................................. 41

Sights & Activities ........................................................................................................ 42

Lodging............................................................................................................................ 43

Nightlife & Arts .............................................................................................................. 43

Sports & Outdoors ....................................................................................................... 44

Shopping ......................................................................................................................... 45

Transportation ............................................................................................................... 45

Map & Locations ........................................................................................... 47

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Basic Information for VisitorsTo prepare for your adventure on Maui, begin by looking at a map of the island. You willnotice two distinct circular landmasses connected by a wide valley. The smaller,landmass to the northwest is West Maui and is comprised of Puu Kukui, an extinctvolcano, and smaller features called the West Maui Mountains.

Locals call this area the West Side. The tourist town of Lahaina and the resort areas ofKapalua and Kaanapali dot the shoreline on this side of the island. The interior of thesemountains receives an annual rainfall of around 400 inches, making it one of the wettestareas on the earth. Leeward areas, as on the rest of Maui, are generally sunny and warmyear round.

The large landmass on the eastern portion of Maui was created by majestic Haleakala(house of the sun), the 10,023-foot dormant volcano at its center. Haleakala is popularwith hikers and sightseers. This larger landmass is called East Maui. Locals often refer toany area on this side of the island that is elevated as Upcountry. Upcountry communitiesof Makawao, Pukalani, Kula and Ulupalakua each have their own unique attraction andcharm. The sunny and dry leeward South Shore includes busy Kihei town, Wailea, andMakena. Windward towards the Central Valley is Spreckelsville, with beautiful beachareas, and Paia where surfing and windsurfing are International-class activities.

The whole eastern side of East Maui is a lush tropical rainforest of bamboo and otherjungle flora. Here, the road to the small village of Hana twists and turns for miles alongthe coast. It is well worth the time to explore the sites on this road. Many small villages,breathtaking coastal views, verdant greenery, and tidy little taro farms from yesteryearwill delight your senses and provide some of your most vivid memories of Maui. Beprepared to spend most of the day going to and from Hana. The road is narrow, windingand slow going.

Central Maui, between East and West Maui, is given over to cane fields. The sister citiesof Kahului and Wailuku are located here, as well as the island’s economic andgovernmental offices. Movie theaters, several shopping centers, and all types of goodsand services can be found here.

Three smaller islands are visible from the western flanks of Maui, roughly from north tosouth: Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe. The County of Maui is comprised of these threeislands and Maui proper. Lanai and Molokai each have towns and lodgings available andare readily accessible by ferry or small aircraft. Due to years as a military practice targetKahoolawe is now in the process of being cleaned of unexploded ordinance and replantedwith native flora.


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Maui has over 100 miles of coastline, much of it, but not all, accessible by car. It ispossible to drive completely around the island in a long day and this is most easilyaccomplished in a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Walking tours and jeep tours can be engaged inUpcountry areas and many of the usual places.

Bicycle runs down Haleakala through rural Upcountry areas and ending up eitherMakawao or at the beach in Paia are common. In addition to the common “right” or “left”locals often give directions by indicating your direction of travel mauka (towards themountains) or makai (towards the water). On an island, where everything is positionedrelative to these two features, this makes perfect sense.

Speaking of making perfect sense, you can get a better understanding of the Hawaiianculture by understanding its history. We recommend you familiarize yourself with someof the highlights featured below.

Hawaiian History at a Glance

ca. AD 500 The first human beings to set foot on Hawaiian shores are Polynesians, whotravel 2,000 mi in 60- to 80-ft canoes to the islands they name Havaiki after theirlegendary homeland. Researchers today believe they were originally from SoutheastAsia, and that they discovered the South Pacific Islands of Tahiti and the Marquesasbefore ending up in Hawaii.

ca. 1758 Kamehameha, the Hawaiian chief who unified the Islands, is born.

1778 In January, Capt. James Cook, commander of the HMS Resolution and the consortvessel HMS Discovery, lands on the island of Kauai and "discovers" it for the Westernworld. He names the archipelago the Sandwich Islands after his patron, the Earl ofSandwich. In November, he returns to the Islands for the winter, anchoring at KealakekuaBay on the Big Island.

1779 In February, Cook is killed in a battle with Hawaii's indigenous people atKealakekua.

1785 The isolation of the Islands ends as British, American, French, and Russian furtraders and New England whalers come to Hawaii. Tales spread of thousands of acres ofsugarcane growing wild, and farmers come in droves from the United States and Europe.

1790 Kamehameha begins his rise to power with a series of bloody battles.

1791 Kamehameha builds Puukohola Heiau (temple) and dedicates it by sacrificing arival chief he has killed.


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1795 Using Western arms, Kamehameha wins a decisive confrontation on Oahu. Exceptfor Kauai (which he tries to invade in 1796 and 1804), this completes his militaryconquest of the Islands.

1810 The chief of Kauai acknowledges Kamehameha's rule, giving him suzerainty overKauai and Niihau. Kamehameha becomes known as King Kamehameha I, and he rulesthe unified Kingdom of Hawaii with an iron hand.

1819 Kamehameha I dies, and his oldest son, Liholiho, rules briefly as Kamehameha II,with Kaahumanu, Kamehameha I's favorite wife, as co-executive. Kaahumanu persuadesthe new king to abandon old religious taboos, including those that forbade women to eatwith men or to hold positions of power. The first whaling ships land at Lahaina on Maui.

1820 By the time the first missionaries arrive from Boston, Hawaii's social order isbeginning to break down. First, Kaahumanu and then Kamehameha II defy kapu (taboo)without attracting divine retribution. Hawaiians, disillusioned with their own gods, arereceptive to the ideas of Christianity. The influx of Western visitors also introduces toHawaii Western diseases, liquor, and what some view as moral decay.

1824 King Kamehameha II and his favorite wife die of measles during a visit to England.Honolulu missionaries give both royals a Christian burial outside Kawaiahao Church,inspiring many Hawaiians to convert to the Protestant faith. The king's younger brother,Kauikeaouli, becomes King Kamehameha III, a wise and gentle sovereign who reigns for30 years with Kaahumanu as regent.

1832 Kaahumanu is baptized and dies a few months later.

1840 The Wilkes Expedition, sponsored by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey,pinpoints Pearl Harbor as a potential Naval Base.

1845 Kamehameha III and the legislature move Hawaii's seat of government fromLahaina, on Maui, to Honolulu, on Oahu.

1849 Kamehameha III turns Hawaii into a constitutional monarchy, and the UnitedStates, France, and Great Britain recognize Hawaii as an independent country.

1850 The Great Mahele, a land commission, reapportions the land to the crown, thegovernment, chiefs, and commoners, introducing for the first time the Western principleof private ownership. Commoners are now able to buy and sell land, but this greatdivision becomes the great dispossession: By the end of the 19th century, white men own4 acres for every 1 owned by a native. Some of the commission's distributions continue tobe disputed to this day.


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1852 As Western diseases depopulate the Islands, a labor shortage occurs in thesugarcane fields. For the next nine decades, a steady stream of foreign labor pours intoHawaii, beginning with the Chinese. The Japanese begin arriving in 1868, followed byFilipinos, Koreans, Portuguese, and Puerto Ricans.

1872 Kamehameha V, the last descendent of the king who unified the Islands, dieswithout heirs. A power struggle ensues between the adherents of David Kalakaua andWilliam Lunalilo.

1873 Lunalilo is elected Hawaii's sixth king in January. The bachelor rules only 13months before dying of tuberculosis.

1874 Kalakaua vies for the throne with the Dowager Queen Emma, the half-Caucasianwidow of Kamehameha IV. Kalakaua is elected by the Hawaii Legislature, againstprotests by supporters of Queen Emma. American and British marines are called in torestore order, and Kalakaua begins his reign as the "Merrie Monarch."

1875 The United States and Hawaii sign a treaty of reciprocity, assuring Hawaii a duty-free market for sugar in the United States.

1882 King Kalakaua builds Iolani Palace, an Italian Renaissance-style structure, on thesite of the previous royal palace.

1887 The reciprocity treaty of 1875 is renewed, giving the United States exclusive use ofPearl Harbor as a coaling station. Coincidentally, successful importation of Japaneselaborers begins in earnest (after a false start in 1868).

1891 King Kalakaua dies and is succeeded by his sister, Queen Liliuokalani, the lastHawaiian monarch.

1893 After a brief two-year reign, Liliuokalani is removed from the throne by Americanbusiness interests led by Lorrin A. Thurston (grandson of the missionary and newspaperfounder Asa Thurston). Liliuokalani is imprisoned in Iolani Palace for nearly eightmonths.

1894 The provisional government converts Hawaii into a republic and proclaims SanfordDole president.

1898 With the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, president William McKinleyrecognizes Hawaii's strategic importance in the Pacific and moves to secure the Islandsfor the United States. On August 12, Hawaii is officially annexed by a joint resolution ofCongress.


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1901 Sanford Dole is appointed first governor of the territory of Hawaii. The first majortourist hotel, the Moana (now called the Sheraton Moana Surfrider), is built on WaikikiBeach.

1903 James Dole (a cousin of Sanford Dole) produces nearly 2,000 cases of pineapple,marking the beginning of Hawaii's pineapple industry. Pineapple eventually surpassessugarcane as Hawaii's number one crop.

1907 Fort Shafter Base, headquarters for the U.S. Army, becomes the first permanentmilitary post in the Islands.

1908 Dredging of the channel at Pearl Harbor begins.

1919 Pearl Harbor is formally dedicated by the U.S. Navy. Representing the Territory ofHawaii in the U.S. House of Representatives, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, theadopted son of Kapiolani, the wife of Kalakaua, and with his brother one of thedesignated heirs to the throne of the childless Liliuokalani, introduces the first billproposing statehood for Hawaii.

1927 Army lieutenants Lester Maitland and Albert Hegenberger make the first successfulnonstop flight from the mainland to the Islands. Hawaii begins to increase efforts topromote tourism, the industry that eventually dominates development of the Islands. TheMatson Navigation Company builds the Royal Hawaiian Hotel as a destination for itscruise ships.

1929 Hawaii's commercial interisland air service begins.

1936 Pan American World Airways introduces regular commercial passenger flights toHawaii from the mainland.

1941 At Pearl Harbor the U.S. Pacific Fleet is bombed by the Japanese, forcing U.S.entry into World War II. Nearly 4,000 men are killed in the surprise attack.

1942 James Jones, with thousands of others, trains at Schofield Barracks on Oahu. Helater writes about his experience in From Here to Eternity.

1959 Congress passes legislation granting Hawaii statehood. In special elections the newstate sends to the U.S. House of Representatives its first American of Japanese ancestry,Daniel Inouye, and to the U.S. Senate its first American of Chinese ancestry, HiramFong. Later in the year, the first Boeing 707 jets make the flight from San Francisco in arecord five hours. By year's end 243,216 tourists visit Hawaii, and tourism becomesHawaii's major industry.

1986 Hawaii elects its first native Hawaiian governor, John Waihee.


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1992 Hurricane Iniki, the most devastating hurricane to hit Hawaii, tears through Kauaion September 11. The island's people, infrastructure, gardens, and tourism industry havehappily all since recovered.

1993 After Native Hawaiians commemorate the 100th anniversary of the overthrow ofQueen Liliuokalani with a call for sovereignty, Congress issues an apology to theHawaiian people for the annexation of the Islands.

Tourist OfficesMaui Visitors Bureau (1727 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku 96793, Telephone: (808) 244-3530,FAX: (808) 244-1337, www.visitmaui.com).

Contact the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau (2270 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 801,Honolulu, 96817, Telephone: (808) 923-1811; (800) 464-2924 for brochures. Allowplenty of time for the brochures to reach you via snail mail.

For an unofficial and easy introduction to the island with lots of information aboutunpublicized activities, try Aunty Aloha's Breakfast Luau (Kaanapali Beach Hotel,Kaanapali, Telephone: (808) 242-8437 or (800) 993-8338). The cost is under $15 andyou can get two tickets for the price of one if you attend on your first morning on Maui.The show includes live Hawaiian music with a hula show. It runs on weekdays only.

Once on Maui try tuning your television to Channel 7 for a continuous televised guide torestaurants, activities, and sights on Maui.

Climate, Weather & ClothingMaui is a tropical island with a fairly mild year-round climate tempered by the PacificOcean. At sea level the average afternoon winter temperature is around 75°F (see belowfor approximate degrees Celsius) during the coldest months of December and January.August and September are the hottest summer months with temperatures in the low 90s.

Like most volcanic tropical islands, however, many different microclimates meanpacking for a variety of conditions: swim suits and light hot-weather clothing for thebeaches, a lightweight windbreaker for the occasional shower at higher elevations, andmore serious protection during inclement conditions when hiking Haleakala.

Dress is usually quite casual. Sports clothing or beachwear is appropriate for almost alldaily activities. If you plan to do anything at higher elevations, like enjoying one of the20-mile-long bicycle runs down Haleakala or hiking the crater, use layers and beprepared for rain or drizzle. Tropical weight evening attire (casual) will be OK for all butthe fanciest nightspots.

Winter and Spring (mid-December through mid-April) is high season for Maui whenmost travelers plan their trip to the island. This also means that fewer travel bargains areavailable and that room rates at this time will average 10%-15% higher than the rest ofthe year.


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Due to the prevailing trade winds, most rainfall hits the north- or northeast-facing shores,leaving the south and southwest sections relatively dry. As you make your way to varioussections of Maui it is interesting to note the differences in terrain brought about byrainfall differentials. Besides the trade winds, elevation also plays a role in determiningan area’s microclimate. You will encounter everything from barren lunar-like desert withcactus bunch grass to lush tropical creepers and wild ginger to a bamboo forest to standsof eucalyptus and pines.

The following average temperature ranges apply to Maui:

• January 65-80°F (18 to 27°C);

• February 65-80°F (18-27°C);

• March 69-81°F (21-27°C);

• April 69-83°F (21-28°C);

• May 70-85°F (21-29°C);

• June 72-86°F (22-30°C);

• July 73-87°F (23-31°C);

• August 74-88°F (23-31°C);

• September 73-88°F (23-31°C);

• October 72-87°F (22-31°C);

• November 69-84°F (21-29°C);

• December 67-81°F (19-27°C).

Passports & VisasIf you are a citizen of Australia, New Zealand, or the UK and do not plan to stay in theUnited States for more than 90 days you do not need an entry visa. You will be requiredto fill out a Visa Waiver Form and provide a valid passport, a return ticket, and proof offinancial solvency. If you are from Canada you need only valid identification, with nopassport or visa required. Citizens of all other countries and those planning on stayingmore than 90 days (except Canadians) must apply for the appropriate visa at either theUnited States embassy or consulates in their home country.


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Restricted Plants & AnimalsDo not attempt to bring your dog, cat, bird or other pet to Hawaii. Long quarantines (30days) guarantee a less-than-fun detention time for your pet. Likewise, all plants and plantproducts are strictly controlled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will berequired to fill out a form on the airplane specifying any plant or animal you havebrought with you to Hawaii.

The state’s island ecology means tight controls on what is allowed. This policy hasworked well to keep rabies and many plant and animal pests from inadvertentlydamaging Hawaii’s finely balanced ecology.

For additional customs information contact the U.S. Customs Service (written inquiries:1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229; Telephone: (202) 354-1000).

ElectricityThe U.S. electrical standard is 110 volts at 60 cycles AC. Please make sure yourappliances are dual-voltage or obtain a converter from your local travel shop.

MoneyAs in other parts of the United States, ATMs (automated teller machines) are ubiquitousand can be found in shopping centers and convenience stores, supermarkets, hotels andresorts, and banks.

The U.S. dollar is the basic unit of currency, divided into 100 cents. Five coins are incommon circulation: the penny (1 cent), the nickel (5 cents), the dime (10 cents), thequarter (25 cents), and the half-dollar (50 cents). Rarely seen in circulation are $1 coinsof various sizes and colors. Paper money, all the same size and color and distinguishedonly by the graphics and dollar amounts, come in denominations of $1, $5, $10, $20, $50,and $100.

Unless you plan to first stop in a large metropolitan area, it is generally best to exchangeyour currencies in your home country as there are far fewer opportunities to do so in theU.S. Cirrus and Plus exchange rates seem to be the best, making ATM cards with thesenetwork affiliations attractive. Credit cards and traveler's checks work well whentraveling in the U.S. You may also want to consider opening an account at a major U.S.bank if you would prefer to write checks.

Hawaii has a 4.17% sales tax on all purchases. There is also a hotel room tax of 7.25%,which when combined with the sales tax of 4.17%, equals an additional 11.42% added toyour hotel bill.

Tip cab drivers 10-15% of the fare. Courtesy bus drivers may be tipped one or twodollars. Most restaurant and bar tips run 15%. In hotels, tip bellmen $1 per bag (more forbulky items), tip $1 each morning for maid service, and $1 for doormen who help youobtain a taxi. Hotel concierge tips depend on the service and degree of difficulty inobtaining it.


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How to Enjoy Your Trip in SafetyHawaii is one of the world’s safer tourist destinations, but all travelers should be aware ofjust a few basic cautions. As usual, common sense and a not allowing yourself to becomecareless are the two most important attributes the seasoned traveler can possess. Here aresome “rules of the road” for your consideration:

Always bring along plenty of sunscreen and water, as well as sunglasses foreye protection and a hat or cap to keep the sun off your head. The tropical suncan be quite intense, especially if you are not used to it.

Treat the backcountry with respect. It may look like a tropical paradise wherenothing remotely threatening can go wrong. But it sometimes does go quitewrong for the careless. Exposure, climbing accidents, dehydration, anddisorientation are all very real dangers.

Stay on marked trails when hiking to preserve local flora and fauna and toavoid difficulties with illegal marijuana growers.

Treat the ocean with respect. Don’t overly challenge your abilities as a surfer,swimmer, kayaker, or other water enthusiast. Heed all warning signs onbeaches about water conditions. Calm surface waters often mask strongcurrents and hidden reefs.

Many ocean creatures are dangerous because of either their aggression or theirtoxicity. Give sharks, eels, jellyfish, and whales a wide berth.

Some traditional Hawaiian families keep large dogs for protection. Do notassume that every docile and cuddly looking canine you meet will stay thatway if you intrude into its territory.

Always lock your rental car. Stash all bags and gear in the trunk, or, better yet,take all valuables with you or leave them behind before the day’s excursion.

Keep your condominium or hotel room locked and valuables put away orsecured in the hotel safe.

Use discretion when venturing out at night. Be sensitive to “local” hangoutswhere outsiders may not be welcome.

Emergency Numbers Police, fire, or ambulance: 911

Coast Guard Rescue Center: (800) 552-6458

Hana Medical Center, Hana Highway, Hana: (808) 248-8294

Kula Hospital, 204 Kula Highway, Kula: (808) 878-1221

Maui Memorial Hospital, 221 Mahalani, Wailuku: (808) 244-9056


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Flight & Ground Transportation

Flights from the Mainland

• American: (800) 433-7300) flies nonstop to Kahului from Los Angeles, and fromDallas and Chicago with one stop in Honolulu.

• Delta: (800) 221-1212) has daily flights from Atlanta, Salt Lake City, and LosAngeles.

• United: (800) 241-6522) flies nonstop to Kahului from Los Angeles and SanFrancisco

• Hawaiian: (800) 882-8811) has direct flights to Kahului from California andWashington.

• Aloha: (800) 432-7117) flights nonstop to Honolulu from Auckland and OrangeCounty.

Flights from Honolulu

Several airlines offer service from the mainland to Oahu, including:

• Continental: (800) 525-0280

• Hawaiian: (800) 882-8811

• Northwest: (800) 225-2525 and

• TWA: (800) 221-2000

Interisland flights are readily booked from Honolulu to Kahului or to the smaller airportsat Kapalua and Hana.

Flights generally run well under $100 for one-way fare between Honolulu and Maui andare available from:

• Aloha Airlines: (808) 244-9071

• Hawaiian Airlines: (808) 871-6132 or (800) 367-5320, and

• Island Air: (800) 652-6541.


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Ground Transportation

Renting a car remains the best way to get yourself from the airport to youraccommodations. Check the airport for courtesy phones for each major car rentalcompany. You can get driving instructions to your destination when renting your car.

Taxis are also readily available on Maui. Fares to various parts of the island from theairport run between $15 to $50 dollars, depending on how far you have to go.

Telephone & Mail

Telephone Basics

The country code for the United States is 1. The area code for Maui and the rest ofHawaii is 808. U.S. telephone numbers all have the same format: a three-digit area code,followed by a seven-digit local number. To dial a number with a different area code, dial"1" then the area code followed by the local number. Distanced areas within the samearea code can be dialed as above but skipping the area code. Local calls require just thelocal number. Full instructions and examples are given in the front matter of all localphone directories.

Important Note:Toll-free numbers that provide information, corporate access, or other services maybegin with one of the following codes: 800, 877, and 888. Any number beginning with900 provides a billable service or entertainment (usually quite expensive, so beware!).You must first dial a “1” before using any of these numbers.

Operator assistance is obtained by simply dialing a “0”. Dial “411” or “555-1212” toobtain a phone number within the same area code. A call charged to the person you’recalling is done as above for one outside your area code, but use “0” instead of the initial“1”.

The format for international calls is “011” plus the country code plus the local number. Ifyou need operator assistance, dial "0" and ask for the overseas operator.

Mail

All mail in the U.S. postal system requires a five-digit zip code. An optional and furtherfour-digit code is sometimes added to the end of the usual five-digit one, but is notabsolutely necessary. Stamps may be purchased by phone or on the Internet. Check yourlocal telephone directory for the number to call. Of course stamps can be purchased in thelocal post office itself and the mail clerks can assist you with any other postal businessyou may have. Allow sufficient time for waiting in line.


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Mail can be dropped in any of the several blue boxes found around the locality. Oftenlarge department stores provide a convenient mail drop for their customers.

The best way to receive mail while traveling is to have it sent to the post office of thearea you will be traveling to, “c/o General Delivery”. You must pick it up in personwithin 30 days and provide proof of your identity.

Getting from Here to There

Overview

Unlike Oahu, Maui does not offer a public transportation system like “The Bus”. Rentinga car is the best way to get around the island. The airport will have ways to contact thevarious car rental companies. An even better and cheaper solution is to reserve your carahead of time, well before setting foot onto Maui. The rental companies often (quietly)offer discounts for certain cardholders like AAA or American Express Blue members.Make sure to ask for the discount—you will more than likely not be offered onevoluntarily. Expect to pay comparatively high prices for fuel at the pump (20% higherthan mainland prices). There is a $2 per day road tax on all rental cars in the state ofHawaii. Here is the contact information for the major car rental companies:

Alamo: (800) 327-9633

Avis: (800) 331-1212

Budget: (800) 527-0700

Dollar: (800) 800-4000

Hertz: (800) 654-3131

National: (800) 227-7368

The minimum age to rent a car is 25. You must also have a valid driver’s license and amajor credit card.

Other Transportation

Maui also has many miles of designated bikeways on the public roads. Bike rental shopsabound in all sections of the island. Expect to pay around $10 to $20 a day for rental. Afree map showing all the bike paths is available from the Mayor's Advisory Committeeon Bicycling: (808) 871-6886.

Arthur's Limousine Service: (808) 871-5555 or (800) 345-4667, offers a variety of limooptions at various prices. On the South Shore or the West Side (Lahaina area) call WaileaLimousine Service: (808) 875-4114 or (808) 661-4114.

Mopeds, motorcycles, and other forms of transportation are also available. Check thelocal telephone directory yellow pages for a selection of these services. All two-wheelersare required to wear eye protection. Helmets are optional.


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Some hotels, especially in the resort areas, offer shuttles as an easy option to get aroundin a limited area. Check your hotel for availability. For shoppers in particular, the double-decker West Maui Shopping Express will take you to and from Kaanapali, Kapalua,Honokowai, and Lahaina. The last shuttle is around 10:00 p.m. Pick up a schedule at yourhotel.

Another shuttle, this one free, the Kaanapali Trolley Shuttle runs within the resortbetween 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. and stops automatically at all Kaanapali hotels and at condosif you request it. For information call (808) 661-7370.

The Wailea Shuttle and the Kapalua Shuttle likewise both have shuttle service withintheir respective areas. Schedules are widely available in each resort.

Taxis

If you call ahead first, taxis can be very convenient for short jaunts to and from yourlodgings and restaurants. Make sure to find out if a particular taxi company hasconvenient service to your area. Some taxi companies on Maui have individualized theirservices to just one or a few areas. In West Maui try West Maui Taxi: (808) 667-2605,Yellow Cab of Maui: (808) 877-7000, or Alii Cab: (808) 661-3688. Kihei Taxi: (808)879-3000 serves Central Maui and the South Shore.

Sights & Activities

Things to See

Maui is a very active and busy place with lots to see and do on the one hand, and,on the other hand, many ways to simply leave all that behind and collapse intodeep rest and relaxation in a quiet corner of paradise. Maui offers both with awarm smile and aloha.

ALEXANDER & BALDWIN SUGAR MUSEUMA&B is Maui's largest landowner and historically one of “Big Five” companiesdeveloped the island’s agricultural economy with sugarcane. The museum is anoperational sugar refinery nestled next to the post office in Puunene. The businessof sugar forever altered the island’s ethnic, economic, and environmental mix.Early plantation modes of doing business are still felt in many sectors ofHawaiian commerce and government. The museum provides ample opportunityfor a full understanding of the importance of sugar in this process: 3957 HansenRoad, Puunene: (808) 871-8058. Cost: $5. Mon.-Sat. 9:30-4:30.


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BAILEY HOUSEEdward and Caroline Bailey were two prominent missionaries who came toWailuku to run the first Hawaiian girls' school on the island. The Maui HistoricalSociety runs a museum on site with a collection of artifacts and some of Edward’spaintings. Tapa cloth making and other artifacts are also shown. 2375A MainStreet, Wailuku: (808) 244-3326. Cost: $5. Mon.-Sat. 10-4.www.mauimuseum.org

BALDWIN HOMEBuilt of coral and stone in 1835 by an early missionary to Lahaina, this house hasbeen restored to period furnishings and will give the visitor a good view ofmissionary family life of the time. The Lahaina Restoration Foundation isheadquartered in the house and can answer your questions about other historicLahaina sites. 696 Front Street, Lahaina: (808) 661-3262,www.lahainarestoration.org. Cost: $3. Daily 10-4.

BRIG CARTHAGINIAN IIDocked at the North end of Wharf Street in Lahaina, the vessel is now aninteresting and unusual museum. It is a replica (built in the 1920s in Germany) ofthe type of vessel that first brought New England missionaries to Hawaii in theearly 1800s. Whales and local sea life exhibits are featured below deck.Telephone: (808) 661-3262, www.lahainarestoration.org. Cost: $3. Daily 10-4.

HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARKHaleakala Crater is the main attraction of this large national park and certainlyone of the most unusual in the U.S. Hiking and camping is permitted and bothoffer rare opportunities to experience life at high elevation in the tropics. Manyloops take hikers through the “crater,” more properly the eroded center of thedormant volcano than a true volcanic crater, and are several miles in length. Caremust be taken to allow for unexpected weather like high winds, heavy rain, cold,and so on. Inclement weather, however, seldom stays long. Beautiful, clear daysare more common.

Check out the Haleakala Visitor Center for information and exhibits on wildlifeand geology, and Puu Ulaula Overlook at the summit for a breathtaking view ofthe crater. The summit is nearly always open to watch the sunrise—or thesunset—which at 10,023 feet can be quite awe-inspiring. Haleakala Crater Road,Makawao, Telephone: (808) 572-4400. Cost: $10 per car.

HANAFor a slice of old Hawaii, visit the quaint and remote town of Hana on the rainyside of the island. Stop in to the Hana Cultural Center Museum (Ukea Street) fordisplays and information about the area. Hana Highway, Mile Marker 35.


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HOOKIPA BEACHThis is one of the world’s top windsurfing and surfing spots, offering both wavesand wind to the adventurous. If surfing culture is your thing, you’ll not fail to findit here. Warning! This is not for beginners and swimming is risky here! SmallBBQ areas and plenty of viewing spots will allow you to check out the waveaction. Free parking is available in one of two lots. Highway 36, about 2 milesnortheast of Paia.

IAO VALLEY STATE PARKShrouded in mist, subject to eerie light effects, Iao Valley is a beautiful deepvalley cut into the mountains west of Wailuku. Several easy hikes on well-definedpaths usually mean a lot of tourist traffic. Come early in the day to explore thearea. Iao Valley Road, 5 miles west of Wailuku. Cost: Free. Daily 7-7.

KAANAPALI BEACHThis is not exactly a laid-back beach, but a good one if you like to people watch.Excellent snorkeling is a hallmark of this area and Black Rock can be a divingplatform into the waters below. Any of the Kaanapali exits off HoopiilaniHighway will take you to the beach. Restrooms and other amenities are availablein the several nearby hotels.

MAKENA BEACH STATE PARKThe locals call this beach Big Beach. Free from hotel and condo development,this stretch of sand offers great walking and swimming. The more adventurouscan try Little Beach, just past the large cinder cone hill on one end, whereclothing is optional, even if technically illegal. Off Wailea Alanui Drive.

MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTERLots of events play at this multi-million dollar facility, from classical, rock, andjazz concerts to movies (shown every Wednesday in Castle Theatre) to artexhibits and various classes. An outdoor area often features smaller concerts andmeals and treats are available here before events. Kahului Beach Road, Kahului:(808) 242-7469 box office. Weekdays 9-5.

MAUI OCEAN CENTEROther than the ocean itself, this is the best place to experience the wonderfulvariety of life found in Hawaiian waters. Tidal exhibits, large walkthroughaquaria, smaller up close aquaria, and a well-stocked retail store round out yourtrip here. Eating establishments and a variety of retail stores in the immediate areaof Maalaea abound. Honoapiilani Highway. (Highway 30), Maalaea Harbor.Maalaea: (808) 270-7000. Cost: $18.50. June-Aug., daily 9-6; Sept.-May, daily 9-5.


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NAPILI BEACHThis beautiful and romantic beach is the home of the Kai Beach Club, a favoriteof honeymooners. There are showers and a footwash. Upper HonoapiilaniHighway, look for Napili Place or Hui Drive. 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Highway,Kapalua.

PAIAFavorite hangout of surfers, hippies, spiritual seekers, artists, and beach rats, thiscolorful town is the heart of the North Shore and still retains its local flavor. Manysmall eateries and boutique shops make this a worthwhile place to stop. Paia isalso home to a Tibetan Buddhist temple called Karma Rimay O Sal Ling, onBaldwin Avenue a half mile from the traffic light. Highways 390 and 36, Paia.

TEDESCHI VINEYARDS AND WINERYPineapple wine, for some an acquired taste, is for sale here, as well as a smallselection of the area’s more usual varieties. Various buildings on the ranch housea tasting room, historical exhibits, and artifacts. Make sure you stop at the oldGeneral Store. Kula Highway, Ulapalakua Ranch, Ulapalakua: (808) 878-6058.Cost: Free. Daily 9-5, call for tour times.

WAIANAPANAPA STATE PARKThis park is close to Hana, right on the ocean. An ancient heiau (sacred outdoorarrangement of stones) and burial sites are near. Many hikes, excellent swimming,black sand beaches, and freshwater caves offer the visitor much to do. The naturalbeauty of the area is magnificent and quite unforgettable. Old, somewhatdilapidated cabins can be rented with a permit for under $30 per night. Earlyreservations are recommended. The tent camping area supports a limited amountof people and often fills up weeks in advance. Hana Highway, near Mile Marker32, Hana, Telephone: (808) 984-8109. Cost: Free.

WAILEAOpulence, in landscape, architecture, and natural beauty characterizes the Waileaarea. Several large and world-class resort hotels are found here, interspersed withexpensive privately owned condominiums. The Grand Wailea, the Four Seasons,and the Kea Lani offer art, shopping, dining, and well-maintained beach areasopen to the public. The paved beach walk along the hotel beachfronts andcondominiums is a real treat in early morning or sunset hours. Wailea, at the farend of Piilani Highway, park in any hotel parking lot.


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ActivitiesMaui offers more activities than all other Hawaiian islands combined. You canfind hundreds of different activities from cave hiking to hang gliding. Visitors areencouraged to check around for favorite local activities and events. Please don’tjust rely on hotel and tourist staff to suggest things to do.

The aloha spirit of friendliness and openness to strangers makes it easy to ask thelocals what they recommend. It is easy and very inexpensive to engage in almostany activity on the beach. Rental shops for snorkeling, diving, kayaking, surfing,and windsurfing equipment are everywhere. All large resort hotels offersnorkeling and other equipment on site.

Activities combined with Time Share Discounts:

A personal note from Klaus Bandisch:

When most of us hear “time share incentive”, we think, “forget it”. I was neverinvolved, never interested in hearing more about them until about a year ago. Istudied the activity market here on Maui and realized that time-share is a veryinteresting aspect.

First of all, time-share does not mean equal time-share, and under certaincircumstances there are great benefits. The resort I finally got involved with isthe #1 rated Time Share Resort in Hawaii and # 24 worldwide! It’s The HanaleiBay Resort at the North Shore of Kauai, right next to Princeville Hotel & Resort,on one of the world’s most beautiful Bays!

The offer is more than fair, and much less expensive than you can imagine. I waspersonally very impressed when I had a chance to attend their presentation. Myspouse and I were ready to buy a unit on Kauai and we were greatly impressedwhen we realized that the unit was less expensive than coming to Hawaii 3-4times for a one-week vacation with a small family.

If you calculate all the benefits you get by booking a combined activity/time sharepresentation, you can’t lose. There is no obligation to buy and the people are notpushy at all. By attending the 90 - 120 minute presentation, you receive benefitsworth $ 150 to $200. It’s a great value.


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ParadiseMaui.Com offers a selection of Maui’s best activities at terrificdiscounts. They are Maui’s 10 Best Activities and they are listed below.

For more details:Call Toll Free 1-866-891-8526 or on Maui 891-8526Click here: ParadiseMaui Activities

1.Whale Watching and Snorkel Expedition.http://www.paradisemaui.com/activities/index.htmlindex.htmlPWF.htmlYou are invited to come aboard Maui's friendliest charter boat! Fun for all agesand skill levels. This 5 hour snorkel trip treats you to some of Maui's bestunderwater snorkeling spots where green sea turtles, moray eels and other exoticmarine life abound.

2. Snorkel and Dolphin Excursionhttp://www.paradisemaui.com/activities/index.htmlindex.html

The only cruise to offer snorkeling at Molokini and Lana'i, plus a thrilling wilddolphin watch. Join Maui's dolphin & coral reef experts from Pacific WhaleFoundation for a fantastic adventure. Just bring your towel and sunscreen. Enjoythis special limited introductory price!

3. Sunset Dinner Cruisehttp://www.paradisemaui.com/activities/index.htmlindex.html

Experience the enchantment of a romantic dinner cruise on Maui's' largest luxuryyacht. There is nothing quite so beautiful and romantic as a Maui sunset, and thereis no better place to watch a Maui sunset than from out on the ocean.

4. Helicopter Tour over Haleakala and Hana Rainforesthttp://www.paradisemaui.com/activities/index.htmlindex.html

Discover Haleakala Crater, the largest dormant volcano in the world. Descenddown its slopes into Hana's lush rainforest. Enjoy spectacular waterfalls alongpristine shoreline, accessible only by helicopter. This 45 minute tour is theultimate adventure on Maui.


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5. Submarine Tour with Atlantis and Maui Ocean Centerhttp://www.paradisemaui.com/activities/index.htmlindex.html

Explore Maui's underwater world from 125 feet below the surface. Take an once-in-a-lifetime journey in an Atlantis submarine or choose the new Maui Value Pass(which includes the Atlantis submarine adventure + 3 other top attractions at 1low price!)

6. Rainforest Hikehttp://www.paradisemaui.com/activities/index.htmlindex.html

Dive into this waterfall wonderland! Your Hana adventure includes an incrediblehike into a bamboo forest, to the 400ft. ultimate waterfall of the Kipahulu Valley.Hike along a national park trail that follows one of the most magnificent streamson Maui, along a network of pools and cascading waterfalls.

7. Haleakala Crater Hikehttp://www.paradisemaui.com/activities/index.htmlindex.html

Beginning at the top of 10,000 foot Haleakala Crater, hike down "Slidingsands"and enjoy Haleakala's intense and ethereal energy. You will see huge slabs of lavaand bizarre rock formations and enjoy a delicious lunch served in the middle ofthe world's largest crater.

8. Marriott’s Luau Dinner Showhttp://www.paradisemaui.com/activities/index.htmlindex.html

A magical place where Ali’I feasted and entertainedtheir royal guests. Today we invite you to relieve those times as Lahaina hosts acelebration of the food, dance and music of the Pacific islands. The Marriott Luauhas been the most attended luau on the island of Maui for the past 11 years.

9. Haleakala Downhill Bike Ridehttp://www.paradisemaui.com/activities/index.htmlindex.html

Choose between a 22 mile tour from Haleakala to Kula or a 38 mile tour fromHaleakala to Paia. An incredible experience either way. Enjoy the sunrise fromatop Haleakala! Continental breakfast before and brunch later (in Kula) included.


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10. Kayak and Snorkel Excursionhttp://www.paradisemaui.com/activities/index.htmlindex.html

Kayak and snorkel with the dolphins at Maui's southernmost point, La PerouseBay. It's wild and untouched. Lava flow created the rugged cliffs and coves ofLa Perouse, adding to its intensity. Dolphins come in big schools to play in thispristine bay.

Aerial ToursAn excellent way to get your bearings on Maui is to get above it by going on oneof the many excellent helicopter tours of the island. There are several types oftours to choose from: short trips to specific areas of this unique land or longerones for more of an overview of the entire island. Some flights also includechampagne and many provide a videotape of your trip at completion. Populartours include trips to Hana, Haleakala, Iao Valley, or to the other nearby islandsoff Maui’s coast. Each tour company has its own unique style. Please call themdirectly to ascertain the details of their offerings.

Contact information follows:ParadiseMaui.Com, Helicopter Tours

Ground ToursThere are several companies offering ground tours on Maui at this time. Checkwith the hotels for brochures and information. No single tour is going to be able totake you to every area of the island—it is simply too big for that. You willprobably find that a combination of ground tours and your own excursions willwhet your exploration fever enough until your next visit.

Ground tours can almost always be organized along the following lines:Haleakala and Upcountry, the trip to Hana, Lahaina and some of the rest of theWest Side, and around the back of either side of the island.

Ground tour companies are professional operations, usually run statewide, andhave several time and day options to choose from for any given tour. Alwaysmake sure you sign up for a tour that makes plenty of stops so you get a chance tosee Maui firsthand. The tour guides are usually native born and/or have takenspecial classes to learn more about local culture and sites. Tipping of $1 or moreper passenger is greatly appreciated.


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Polynesian Adventure Tours: 400 Hana Highway, Kahului 96732Telephone: (808) 877-4242 or (800) 622-3011.

Roberts Hawaii Tours: Box 247, Kahului 96732, (808) 871-6226 orTelephone: (800) 767-7551

Trans Hawaiian Services: 720 Iwilei Road, Suite 101, Honolulu 96817,Telephone: (800) 533-8765)

Hiking Tours

http://ParadiseMaui.Com). If hiking is your thing, then you will enjoy signing upfor one of Maui Activ’s treks into almost any part of the island. Basic gear likepacks and water bottles are provided. Hikes usually last for 5 to 10 hours and costaround $75 to $135. The guides are generally trained ethno-botanists and marinebiologists.

Walking Tours

THE LAHAINA RESTORATION FOUNDATION offers an excellent walkingtour of the Lahaina area for those who are interested. Their map will guide you tomany of the historic sites of this once-bawdy sailor’s town (or is it once-primmissionary’s town?) and many other points of interest. The map is free andavailable to all that ask. The LRF is located at the Baldwin Home, 696 FrontStreet, Lahaina, Telephone: (808) 661-3262.

Horseback Tours

Adventures on HorsebackFranklin Levinson, the Maui Horse Whisperer, has been operating this companysince the 1980s. The horseback tours cross the cliffs on Maui's north shore andskirt Haleakala, passing along streams, through rain forests, and stopping nearwaterfalls, where riders can go for a quick and refreshing dip in a freshwater pool.http://ParadiseMaui.Com). including breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.

Charley's Trail Rides & Pack TripsCharley's overnighters go from Kaupo on Maui’s remote southeastern flank, upthe slopes of Haleakala to the crater. http://ParadiseMaui.Com). Riders mustweigh less than 200 pounds.


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Pony Express ToursAnother Haleakala ride, Pony Express will take you on horseback into the crater.The company offers a half-day excursion and a full-day one, as well as severalshorter one- and two-hour rides on Ranch property. Experienced riders will haveno trouble on any excursion, but the longer one can become quite uncomfortable.http://ParadiseMaui.Com).Cost: $40-$160.

Special-Interest Tours

ART TOURSA free guided tour of the Hyatt Regency Maui's unusual and extensive artcollection and gardens (200 Nokea Kai Drive, Kaanapali, Telephone: (808) 661-1234) starts at 11 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It will expose you to someof the Hyatt’s huge collection of Asian and Pacific art.

Not to be outdone, the amazing $30 million art collection housed on the groundsof the GRAND WAILEA (3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, Telephone: (808)875-1234) has been compared to some of the world’s largest museums. Art loverswill enjoy the sculptures, artifacts, architectural features, paintings, and otherassorted works by such artists as Léger, Picasso, Warhol, Botero, and many notedHawaiian artists, making this a must-see. The tour leaves from the resort's NapuaArt Gallery at 10:00 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday. It is free for resort guests.All others pay $6, well worth the cost of the ticket.

MAUI PINEAPPLE PLANTATION TourFor those of us with a yen for the taste of fresh pineapple, this tour offers that aswell as the opportunity to learn about the importance of the pineapple industry tothe island’s economy in general. An added bonus of incredible views of the islandas the tour unfolds. You may take the tour either in the morning or in theafternoon each weekday. It leaves from the Kapalua Logo Shop. Call the KapaluaResort Activity Desk for arrangements (Telephone: (808) 669-8088). Cost: $26


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Restaurants

The following restaurants are grouped according to style of cuisine. Visitors are encouraged to pick upone of several free guides to Maui cuisine or one of the excellent comprehensive guides available inbookstores. Channel 7 on TV is also an excellent way to get a more personal feel for the island’s manyfine restaurants.

American

HAPA'S BREWHAUS & RESTAURANTLipoa Center, 41 E. Lipoa Street, Kihei, HI, USATelephone: (808) 879-9001Under $40 The South Shore

JOE'S BAR & GRILL131 Wailea Ike Place, Wailea, HI, USATelephone: (808) 875-7767$20 to $60 The South Shore

LAHAINA COOLERS180 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, USATelephone: (808) 661-7082Under $40 West Maui

LONGHI'S888 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, USATelephone: (808) 667-2288$20 to $60 West Maui

Chinese

RED LANTERN1312 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, USATelephone: (808) 667-1884Under $40 West Maui

DRAGON DRAGONMaui Mall, Kahului, HI, USATelephone: (808) 893-1628Over $15

WEI WEI BBQ AND NOODLE HOUSE210 Imi Kala, Wailuku, HI, USATelephone: (808) 242-7928$7 to $25


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Continental

BAY CLUBKapalua Bay Hotel, 1 Bay Drive, Kapalua, HI, USATelephone: (808) 669-5656Over $20 West Maui

CAFÉ DES AMIS42 Baldwin Avenue, Paia, HI, USATelephone: (808) 579-6323$7 to $20 The North Shore

SWAN COURTHyatt Regency Maui, Kaanapali Beach Resort, 200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina,HI, USATelephone: (808) 661-1234Over $40 West Maui

Eclectic

JACQUES BISTRO89 Hana Highway, Paia, HI, USATelephone: (808) 579-6255$20 to $50 The North Shore

SEASONSFour Seasons Resort Maui, 3900 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, HI, USATelephone: (808) 874-8000Over $60 The South Shore

Hawaiian

ANUENUE ROOMRitz-Carlton, Kapalua, 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua, HI, USATelephone: (808) 669-1665Over $40 West Maui

DAVID PAUL'S LAHAINA GRILL127 Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina, HI, USATelephone: (808) 667-5117Over $20 West Maui

HALIIMAILE GENERAL STORE900 Haliimaile Road, off Highway 37, Haliimaile, HI, USATelephone: (808) 572-2666$20 to $60 Central Maui


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HULA GRILLWhalers Village, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy., Kaanapali, HI, USATelephone: (808) 667-6636$20 to $60 West Maui

HULA MOONSAston Wailea Resort, 3700 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, HI, USATelephone: (808) 879-1922$20 to $60 The South Shore

IO RESTAURANT505 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, USATelephone: (808) 661-8422$20 to $60 West Maui

PACIFIC CAFEAzeka Place II Shopping Center, 1279 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, HI, USATelephone: (808) 879-0069$20 to $60 The South Shore

PLANTATION HOUSE RESTAURANTPlantation Course Clubhouse, 2000 Plantation Club Drive, past Kapalua, Maui,HI, USATelephone: (808) 669-6299$20 to $60 West Maui

ROY'S KAHANA BAR & GRILLKahana Gateway Shopping Center, 4405 Honoapiilani Highway, Kahana, HI,USATelephone: (808) 669-6999 (Roy's); (808) 669-5000 (Nicolina)$20 to $60 West Maui

French

CHEZ PAULHighway 30, 4 miles south of Lahaina, Maui, HI, USATelephone: (808) 661-3843Over $20 West Maui

GERARD'SPlantation Inn, 174 Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina, HI, USATelephone: (808) 661-8939Over $40 West Maui


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Italian

BELLA LUNA RISTORANTEDiamond Resort, 555 Kaukahi Street, Wailea, HI, USATelephone: (808) 879-8255$20 to $40 The South Shore

BJ'S CHICAGO PIZZA730 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, USATelephone: (808) 661-0700Under $40 West Maui

CASANOVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT & DELI1188 Makawao Avenue, Makawao, HI, USATelephone: (808) 572-0220$20 to $60 East Maui

MARCO'S GRILL & DELI444 Hana Highway, Kahului, HI, USATelephone: (808) 877-4446$20 to $40 Central Maui

Japanese

RESTAURANT MATSUMaui Mall, Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI, USATelephone: (808) 871-0822Under $20 Central Maui

Mexican

MAUI TACOS840 Wainee, Lahaina, HI, USATelephone: (808) 661-8883Under $20 West Maui

MAUI TACOS5095 Napilihau, Unit 111A,Napili, HI, USATelephone: (808) 665-0222Under $20 West Maui

MAUI TACOS2411 S.Kihei Road, Kihei, HI, USATelephone: (808) 879-5005Under $20 The South Shore


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MAUI TACOSFood Court, Kaahumanu Center, Kahului, HI, USATelephone: (808) 661-8883Under $20 Central Maui

POLLI'S1202 Makawao Avenue, Makawao, HI, USATelephone: (808) 572-7808Under $40 East Maui

Seafood

ERIK'S SEAFOOD GROTTOKahana Villas, 4242 Lower Honoapiilani Highway, Kahana, HI, USATelephone: (808) 669-4806$20 to $60 West Maui

KIMO'S845 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, USATelephone: (808) 661-4811Under $40 West Maui

MAALAEA WATERFRONT RESTAURANT50 Hauoli Street, Maalaea, HI, USATelephone: (808) 244-9028Over $20 The South Shore

MAMA'S FISH HOUSE799 Poho Place, Kuau, HI, USATelephone: (808) 579-8488$20 to $60 East Maui

PACIFIC'O505 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, USATelephone: (808) 667-4341$20 to $60 West Maui

Steak

MAKAWAO STEAK HOUSE3612 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao, HI, USATelephone: (808) 572-8711$20 to $40 East Maui

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSELahaina Shopping Center, 900 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, USATelephone: (808) 661-8815Over $20 West Maui


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Thai

ORIENT EXPRESSNapili Shores Resort, 5316 Lower Honoapiilani Highway, Napili, HI, USATelephone: (808) 669-8077Under $40 West Maui

SAENG'S THAI CUISINE2119 Vineyard, Wailuku, HI, USATelephone: (808) 244-1567Under $40 Central Maui

SIAM THAI123 Market Street, Wailuku, HI, USATelephone: (808) 244-3817Under $40 Central Maui

Vietnamese

A SAIGON CAFÉ1792 Main Street, Wailuku, HI, USATelephone: (808) 243-9560Under $40 Central Maui

LodgingGrouped geographically and listed in order of price range beginning with the least expensive:

West Maui – Lahaina, Napili, Kapalua

ALOHA LANI INN (www.maui.net/tony/index.html)13 Kauaula Road, Lahaina, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 662-0812 or (800) 57-ALOHAFax: (808) 661-8045Under $75

BAMBULA INN (www.bambula.com)518 Ilikahi Street, Lahaina, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 667-6753 or (800) 544-5524Fax: (808) 667-0979$75 to $125

LAHAINA INN (www.lahainainn.com)127 Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 661-0577 or (800) 669-3444Fax: (808) 667-9480$75 to $200

PIONEER INN (www.pioneerinnmaui.com)


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658 Wharf Street, Lahaina, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 661-3636 or (800) 457-5457Fax: (808) 667-5708$75 to $200

PLANTATION INN (www.theplantationinn.com)174 Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 667-9225 or (800) 433-6815Fax: (808) 667-9293Over $125

KAANAPALI BEACH HOTEL (www.kaanapalibeachhotel.com)2525 Kaanapali Pkwy., Lahaina, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 661-0011 or (800) 262-8450Fax: (808) 667-5978$125 to $200

MAUIAN HOTEL (www.mauian.com)5441 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Napili, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 669-6205 or (800) 367-5034Fax: (808) 669-0129$125 to $200

PAPAKEA BEACH RESORT (www.aston-hotels.com)3543 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 669-4848 or (800) 367-5637Fax: (808) 669-0751$125 to $200

HYATT REGENCY MAUI (www.hyatt.com)Kaanapali Beach Resort, 200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 661-1234 or (800) 233-1234Fax: (808) 667-4499Over $200

KAANAPALI ALII (www.infoclassicresorts.com)50 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 667-1400 or (800) 642-6284Fax: (808) 661-1025Over $200

KAPALUA BAY HOTEL (www.kapaluabayhotel.com)1 Bay Drive, Kapalua, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 669-5656 or (800) 367-8000Fax: (808) 669-4694Over $200


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KAPALUA BAY VILLAS (www.kapaluabayhotel.com)1 Bay Drive, Kapalua, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 669-5656 or (800) 367-8000Fax: (808) 669-4694Over $200

MAUI MARRIOTT (www.marriotthotels.com)100 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 667-1200 or (800) 228-9290Fax: (808) 667-8300Over $200

NAPILI KAI BEACH CLUB (www.napilikai.com)5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Napili Bay, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 669-6271 or (800) 367-5030Fax: (808) 669-5740Over $200

RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA (www.ritzcarlton.com)1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 669-6200 or (800) 262-8440Fax: (808) 665-0026Over $200

ROYAL LAHAINA RESORT (www.hawaiihotels.com)2780 Kekaa Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 661-3611 or (800) 447-6925Fax: (808) 661-3538Over $200

SHERATON MAUI (www.sheraton-maui.com)2605 Kaanapali Pkwy., Lahaina, HI 97671, USATelephone: (808) 661-0031 or (800) 782-9488Fax: (808) 661-0458Over $200

WESTIN MAUI (www.westinmaui.com)2365 Kaanapali Pkwy., Lahaina, HI 96761, USATelephone: (808) 667-2525 or (800) 228-3000Fax: (808) 661-5831Over $200


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Central Maui

KUAU COVE PLANTATION (www.maui.net/kuaubnb)2 Waa Place, Kuau, HI 96779, USATelephone: (808) 579-8988Fax: (808) 579-8710$75 to $125

OLD WAILUKU INN (www.mauiinn.com)2199 Kahookele Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, USATelephone: (808) 244-5897 or (800) 305-4899$75 to $200

South Maui – Kihei, Makena, Wailea

BY THE SEA B&B (www.bythesea.net)20 Wailana Place, Kihei, HI 96753, USATelephone: (808) 879-2700 or 888/879-2700Fax: (808) 879-5540$75 to $125

MAUI LU RESORT (www.aston-hotels.com)575 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753, USATelephone: (808) 879-5881 or (800) 922-7866Fax: (808) 879-4627$75 to $125

LUANA KAI (www.luanakai.com)940 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753, USATelephone: (808) 879-1268 or (800) 669-1127Fax: (808) 879-1455$75 to $200

MAUI COAST HOTEL (www.westcoasthotels.com)2259 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753, USATelephone: (808) 874-6284, (800) 895-6284, or (800) 426-0670Fax: (808) 875-4731Over $125

RENAISSANCE WAILEA BEACH RESORT (www.renaissancehotels.com)3550 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI 96753, USATelephone: (808) 879-4900 or (800) 992-4532Fax: (808) 874-6128Over $125


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WAILEA VILLAS (www.drhmaui.com)3750 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI 96753, USATelephone: (808) 879-1595 or (800) 367-5246Fax: (808) 874-3554Over $125

FOUR SEASONS RESORT (www.fshr.com)3900 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, HI 96753, USATelephone: (808) 874-8000 or (800) 334-6284Fax: (808) 874-6449Over $200

GRAND WAILEA (www.grandwailea.com)3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI 96753, USATelephone: (808) 875-1234 or (800) 888-6100Fax: (808) 874-2442Over $200

KAMAOLE SANDS (www.castle-group.com)2695 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753, USATelephone: (808) 874-8700 or (800) 367-5004Fax: (808) 879-3273Over $200

KEA LANI HOTEL SUITES & VILLAS (www.kealani.com)4100 Wailea Alanui, Wailea, HI 96753, USATelephone: (808) 875-4100 or (800) 882-4100Fax: (808) 875-1200Over $200

MAUI PRINCE (www.princeresortshawaii.com)5400 Makena Alanui Road, Makena, HI 96753, USATelephone: (808) 874-1111 or (800) 321-6284Fax: (808) 879-8763Over $200

OUTRIGGER WAILEA RESORT (www.outrigger.com)3700 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI 96753, USATelephone: (808) 879-1922 or (800) 922-7866Fax: (808) 874-8331Over $200

Upcountry – Haiku, Makawao, Kula

HALFWAY TO HANA HOUSE (www.maui.net/gailp)Box 675, Haiku, HI 96708, USATelephone: (808) 572-1176Fax: (808) 572-3609Under $75


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MAKANI OLUOLU COTTAGE925 Kaupakalua Road, Haiku, HI 96708, USATelephone: (808) 572-8383Under $75

GOLDEN BAMBOO RANCH (www.goldenbamboo.com)422 Kaupakalua Road, Haiku, HI 96708, USATelephone: (800) 344-1238 or (808) 572-7824Fax: (808) 572-7824$75 to $125

HALE HOOKIPA INN (www.maui.net/mauibnb)32 Pakani Place, Makawao, HI 96768, USATelephone: (808) 572-6698Fax: (808) 572-2580$75 to $125

KULA VIEW (www.angelfire.com/hi3/mauibedandbreakfast)140 Holopuni Road, Kula, HI 96790, USATelephone: (808) 878-6736$75 to $125

ISLAND VIEW (wwte.com/hawaii/maui/pheasant.htm)692 Naele Road, Kula, HI 96790, USATelephone: (808) 878-6739Fax: (808) 572-2265Under $125

PEACE OF MAUI (www.peaceofmaui.com)1290 Haliimaile Road, Haliimaile, HI 96768, USATelephone: 888/475-5045 or (808) 572-5045Under $125

BLOOM COTTAGE (www.bloomcottagemaui.com)229 Kula Highway, Kula, HI 96790, USATelephone: (808) 878-1425Fax: 661/393-5015$75 to $200

KULA LODGE (www.kulalodge.com)`R.R. 1, Box 475, Kula, HI 96790, USATelephone: (808) 878-2517 or (800) 233-1535Fax: (808) 878-2518$75 to $200

OLINDA COUNTRY COTTAGE & INN536 Olinda Road, Makawao, HI 96768, USATelephone: (800) 932-3435$75 to $200


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SILVER CLOUD GUEST RANCH (www.silvercloudranch.com)R.R. 2, Box 201, Kula, HI 96790, USATelephone: (800) 532-1111 or (808) 878-6101Fax: (808) 878-2132$75 to $200

East Maui - Hana

HEAVENLY HANA INN (www.heavenlyhanainn.com)Box 790, Hana, HI 96713, USATelephone: (808) 248-8442$75 to $125

EKENABox 728, Hana, HI 96713, USAOver $125

AINAHAUBox 970, Hana, HI 96713, USATelephone: (808) 248-7849Fax: (808) 248-8267$125 to $200

HAMOA BAY HOUSE & BUNGALOW (www.hamoabay.com)Box 773, Hana, HI 96713, USATelephone: (808) 248-7884Fax: (808) 248-7047$125 to $200

HOTEL HANA-MAUI (www.hotelhanamaui.com)Box 9, Hana, HI 96713, USATelephone: (808) 248-8211 or (800) 321-4262Fax: (808) 248-7264Over $200


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Nightlife & Arts

Overview

Nightlife on Maui is usually restricted to a few hotels and other nightspotsoffering live music or other entertainment. Normal tourist fare of luaus, dinnercruises, and cultural shows are available almost every night, seven days a week,somewhere on the island. With its high concentration of bars and dance clubs,Lahaina is probably your best bet for night action for those of you who are notwiped out after a day of snorkeling and hiking.

Art reigns supreme on Maui, with one of the world’s highest per capitaconcentrations of art galleries, approaching that of big cities like New York, Paris,and London. The Maui Arts & Cultural Center is a popular draw for many islandvisitors and residents. Friday night is Art Night in Lahaina, where commercialgalleries catering to every taste open their doors on Front Street. Upcountry, it’sMakawao that is the artistic center. The Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center (The Huito the locals) has a decades-old tradition of offering exhibits by established andemerging artists, classes in a variety of disciplines, and production studios for aslight membership and use fee. There are also numerous galleries to be savored inalmost every hotel in resort areas all across the island.

Important Note:Check the local newspaper, the Maui News each Thursday for the weekly insertcalled "The Scene" and each Sunday for "Currents" for the latest entertainmentand art listings.

Arts Center

Since it opened in 1994, the MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER (Above theharbor on Kahului Beach Road, Kahului, Telephone: (808) 242-2787 or (808)242-7469) has become the best place for much of the island's best liveentertainment. The complex includes the 1,200-seat Castle Theater, which hostsclassical, jazz, choral, country, dance, and world-beat concerts by touringmusicians; a 4,000-seat amphitheater for large outdoor concerts; and the 350-seatMcCoy Theater for plays and recitals. Check the Events Box Office for currentofferings (Telephone: (808) 242-2787 or (808) 242-7469) or the daily newspaper,the Maui News.

Arts & Entertainment

MAUI FILM FESTIVAL. Weekly showings of art and international films oftennot destined for wide distribution in mainstream theaters are featured here. CastleTheater at Maui Arts & Cultural Center is a truly luxurious way to enjoy thesefilms. The program is continuously expanding and being modified, so checkcurrent listings often. Telephone: (808) 572-3456. www.mauifilmfestival.com.


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Music

MAUI PHILHARMONIC SOCIETYThe Society has presented quite a few world-class artists in all musical categoriesand in various venues. It is well worth your time to check the schedule for theSociety’s current offerings. J. Walter Cameron Center, 95 Mahalani Street,Wailuku 96793, Telephone: (808) 244-3771.

MAUI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAMaui’s pride and joy, its symphony orchestra performs frequently at the MauiArts & Cultural Center throughout the year. This busy orchestra always seems tohave something to offer with seasonal concerts and a few special musical treatslike a Christmas concert, an opera gala, a classical concert, and two pops concertsoutdoors. Telephone: (808) 244-5439.

Theater

Theater is popular on Maui with several groups offering first-rate productionsthroughout the year. The following list will provide the necessary contactinformation for you choose one that’s right for you.

Baldwin Theatre Guild. Telephone: (808) 984-5673. Cost: $8.

Maui Academy of the Performing Arts. Telephone: (808) 244-8760.Cost: $10-$12.

Maui Community Theatre. Telephone: (808) 242-6969. Cost: $8-$15.

Seabury Hall Performance Studio. Telephone: (808) 573-1257.Cost: $7-$12.

Nightlife

Bars & Music Clubs

CASANOVA ITALIAN RESTAURANT & DELIThis favorite for Upcountry residents and visitors is a popular singles spot. Thereis almost always some kind of music going on at Casanova’s, whether it be a DJspinning popular hits or live musicians featuring rock, blues, country, or reggae,or trance. Many well-known mainland bands pick Casanova’s as a comfortableand fun small venue when they’re on the island. Expect a cover charge for liveentertainment. 1188 Makawao Avenue, Makawao, Telephone: (808) 572-0220.

CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISEWant a big juicy cheeseburger to go with your music? Hang with the locals hereand satisfy both cravings. 811 Front Street, Lahaina, Telephone: (808) 661-4855.


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HAPA'S BREWHAUS & RESTAURANTGood food, good brews, and good times are the order of the day at Hapa’s. Youcan watch sports TV, listen to live music, dance to disco, or see hula or comedy.Lipoa Center, 41 E. Lipoa Street, Kihei, Telephone: (808) 879-9001.

HARD ROCK CAFÉIf you like your music loud and raucous, this is the place for you. Lahaina Center,900 Front Street, Lahaina, Telephone: (808) 667-7400.

KAHALE'S BEACH CLUBA nice relaxed atmosphere and informal style characterizes Kahale’s. You canlisten to mellow Hawaiian live music, order a couple of drinks, eat someartichokes, and begin to understand what island slo-mo is all about. 36 KealaPlace, Kihei, Telephone: (808) 875-7711.

MAKAI BARThis is the place for great sunsets and mouth-watering pupus. On the Kaanapalicoast. Lahaina Tower, Hyatt Regency Maui, 200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina,Telephone: (808) 667-1200.

MAUI BREWSA popular West Side spot, the Brews is always a popular choice with live musicor DJ and a very complete bar menu of both drinks and food. Try one of thespecial martinis. Lahaina Center, 900 Front Street, Lahaina, Telephone: (808)667-7794.

MOOSE MCGILLYCUDDY'SThe Moose offers no-cover live music on Tuesday and Thursday. On other nightsit is recorded music. The young crowd likes it here, at least in part because of thedancing, and the large size dinner specials. 844 Front Street, Lahaina, Telephone:(808) 667-7758.

PACIFIC'OFor either an excellent meal, or for live jazz, this smooth nightspot comes highlyrecommended. 505 Front Street, Lahaina, Telephone: (808) 667-4341.

THE FEAST AT LELEFine island dining at its best on the beach will make an evening spent here amemorable one. This is a great place to have an excellent three-course meal, drinksome first-rate wine from an extensive list, and enjoy the company of yoursignificant other. 505 Front Street, Lahaina, Telephone: (808) 667-5353.Reservations are absolutely necessary for this popular spot.


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MAUI MYTH & MAGIC THEATRENo doubt about it, this show will astound you with its professional presentaionand excellent cast. The talented cast consists of at least 20 singer/dancers and 5musicians, and features a lot of high tech wizardry and an authentic retelling ofsome of Hawaii’s most treasured cultural stories.

At the end of the 75-minute performance you will already be looking forward toseeing the show again. Dinner/theater packages are offered in conjunction withselect restaurants as an option. 878 Front Street, Lahaina, Reservations essential.Cost: $45. Tues.-Sat. 6 and 8:30. http://ParadiseMaui.Com).

WARREN & ANNABELLE'SFor a slightly campy magic act that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this show iswell worth the ticket cost. Magician Warren Gibson plies his trade in a poshnightclub setting complete with red carpets and rich wooden bar. You will enjoyexcellent pupus, desserts, and unusual cocktails as he entertains you with trickswhile his assistant Annabelle plays piano. No one under 21 is allowed. LahainaCenter, 900 Front Street, Lahaina, http://ParadiseMaui.Com). Reservations arerequired. Cost: $36. Mon.-Sat., 7 and 8:30.


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Weddings on Maui

Maui, Hawaii is the most popular wedding resort destination in the world. Mauihas it all...romance, beauty, tranquility and more. Secluded beaches, lush tropicalrainforests, breathtaking waterfalls, picturesque chapels and spectacular resortsare a few of the locations available for weddings.

Planning a wedding on Maui is easy and stress-free especially when working witha wedding coordinator. Sure you can try and piece it all together yourself, but ifyour time is valuable and your knowledge of getting married in Hawaii limited,we highly recommend working with a local coordinator. A coordinator will saveyou a lot of time, worry and money in planning your wedding or vow renewal.

Coordinators are contracted with the professionals in the industry therebyguaranteeing the services you've requested are of the highest quality at the bestprices available. More importantly they can guide you in making your dreamcome true from finding the perfect location to reserving the most appropriateminister based on your desires.

In searching out wedding coordinators – you can get overwhelmed. We suggeststarting your plans by visiting our recommended coordinators:

• WEDDINGS IN PARADISE


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Web Links

Visitor Information

Maui: The Magic Isleshttp://www.visitmaui.com/index.htmlThe "Our Hawaiian Culture" section of this Visitors Bureau site has links toinfo about music, language, nature, and history.

Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureauhttp://www.visit.hawaii.org/home.htmlOfficial site of Maui is jammed with helpful information.

Media

Maui Newshttp://www.mauinews.comOnline edition of Maui paper includes local and statewide news.

Online Edition: Timeshttp://www.mauisfreepress.comMaui's most popular community newspaper.

News 8: NBC Hawaiihttp://www.khnl.com

Site of the NBC affiliate with local news, weather, sports, and programminginfo.

Tickets

ParadiseMaui.Comhttp://ParadiseMaui.ComAir, land, and sea activities

General

Maui Traveler, Island Guidehttp://www.mauitravelguide.com

About Mauihttp://www.mcs.drexel.edu/issac97/web2/mauiisland.html

General overview and history of Maui, plus audio clips of Hawaiianmusic and live Web cams.

Maui.nethttp://www.maui.net

Directory of Maui links, covering accommodations, sightseeing, outdooractivities, and visitor info.


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Maui Onlinehttp://www.maui.net/~mol.molhome.html

Dining, lodging, wedding, and general Maui info, plus Web cams courtesy ofMaui Cheetah.

Skin Deep Tattoohttp://www.skindeeptattoo.com

Maui's oldest and largest tattoo shop -- and remember that if "you aresunburned (even just a little), it hurts like stink".

Maui Weather Todayhttp://www.hawaiiweathertoday.com/mwt/

Get the current temperature and the forecast.

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradehttp://www.dfat.gov.au/consular/advice/us.html

Advice about traveling in the U.S., including contact information for theAustralian Consulate General in Honolulu.

Canadian Consular Serviceshttp://voyage.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/destinations/menu_e.htm

Government advisory for Canadians traveling abroad.

Great Britain Foreign and Commonwealth Officehttp://www.fco.gov.uk/travel/countryadvice.asp?us

Advice about traveling in the U.S.

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tradehttp://www.mft.govt.nz/travel/index.html

Information about traveling overseas.

Sights & Activities

Mokuula: Lahaina's Sacred Islandhttp://www.mokuula.com

Archaeological site where the private compound of Kauikeaouli, KingKamehameha III, once stood.

Points of Interesthttp://www.gohawaii.com/hokeo/islands/mauipoints.html

The Baldwin Home (an early missionary dwelling), plus other attractions.

Haleakala National Parkhttp://www.nps.gov/hale/

Many rare species of animals and plants live amid this volcanic landscape.


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Sugarcane Trainhttp://www.sugarcanetrain.com

Open-air train travels between Lahaina and Kaanapali.

Lodging

Accommodations on Maui, Hawaiihttp://www.vacationweb.com/hawaii/maui-condos

Discounts for Kapalua, Kahana, Kaanapali, Kihei, and Wailea, plus airfare andcar-rental bargains.

Bed and Breakfastshttp://www.gohawaii.com/hokeo/accomm/bedbkfst.html#maui

Click on "Maui" for descriptions and contact info for romantic B&Bs.

Maui Hotels Directoryhttp://www.hawaii-hotels.com/mauihot.htm

Descriptions, prices, and many links to individual hotel sites.

Maui Hotels and Resortshttp://www.gohawaii.com/hokeo/accomm/hotels.html#maui

Click on "Maui" for luxury-hotel and resort listings, with links.

Nightlife & Arts

Maui Music Festhttp://www.maui-music-fest.com

Well-attended Memorial Weekend outdoor festival.

Maui Myths & Magic Theatrehttp://www.alohafrommaui.com/mauimyth.htm

Hawaiian history and mythology merge in the theater's showpiece, Ulalena, amultimillion-dollar production.

Maui Arts & Cultural Centerhttp://www.maui.net/~macc

This cultural flash point hosts acrobats, hula, jazz, movies, and otherhappenings; bookmark the events calendar.

Arts and Culture Calendarhttp://www.state.hi.us/sfca/culturecalendar.html

Island events and activities.

Maui Nui Papa Kuhikuhihttp://www.hookele.com/kuhikuhi/index.html

Online directory of statewide cultural Web sites, including links to museums.


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Aloha Festivalshttp://www.alohafestivals.com

Festivals across the islands, with dates, contact info, and historicalsignificance.

Maui Film Festivalhttp://www.mauifilmfestival.com/index.htm

Info on the annual festival, advance screenings, and special engagements.

Maui Island Currentshttp://www.islandcurrents.com

Events schedule for festivals, theater and music performances, and artexhibitions.

Sports & Outdoors

Maui Activitieshttp://ParadiseMaui.ComExperience Maui’s best activities

Beach Activitieshttp://www.beachactivityguide.com/maui/beach/index.html

The beach scene dissected, with tips on snorkeling, body boarding, and shorediving.

Maui Dive Shophttp://www.mauidiveshop.com

Snorkeling and scuba diving maps, charters, and equipment rentals.

Kaanapali Golf Courseshttp://www.kaanapali-golf.com

Scenic courses near resort.

Maui Classic Chartershttp://www.maui.net/%7echarters/mcc.html

Charter information, with a phone number to call for reservations..

Maui Snorkelinghttp://www.maui.net/%7etkern/snorkel.html

How to snorkel, where the water's easy, what you'll see.

Hawaii Surfspotshttp://www.hawaiisurfspots.com

Current surf reports and conditions.


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Surf Advisoryhttp://www.iav.com/~sponge/

Surf report, forecast, news, and games.

Island Golf Networkhttp://www.islandgolf.com

Tee-time reservations, tournaments, courses, tips, and related links.

Hawaii Water Sportshttp://www.usawebsites.com/watersports/hi/

Comprehensive list includes fishing, sailing, scuba, snorkeling, whalewatching, and parasailing.

Shopping

Lahaina Cannery Mallhttp://www.bestofmauiguide.com/lahainacannery.html

Short history and description of the mall, with highlighted shops andrestaurants.

Maui Shopping Retailershttp://www.mauimapp.com/shopping.htm

Maui's major malls and merchants.

Transportation

Airline Carrier Linkshttp://www.fodors.com/traveltips/airtravel/carriers/

Worldwide list, by continent .

Island Ridershttp://www.islandriders.com/harleys.html

See Maui on a Harley.

Maui Airportshttp://www.state.hi.us/dot/airports/maui/index.htm

Terminal maps, passenger services, ground transportation, and useful phonenumbers.

Maui Central Cabhttp://www.mauicab.com

Contact information and approximate rates.

Alamo Rent A Carhttp://www.alamo.com

Check rates or reserve a car online.


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Avishttp://www.avis.com


Budget Rent A Carhttp://www.drivebudget.com


Dollar Rent A Carhttp://www.dollar.com


Hertzhttp://www.hertz.com


National Car Rentalhttp://www.nationalcar.com/


Hawaii Transportationhttp://www.gohawaii.com/hokeo/transport/transport.html

Links and info on airlines, buses, taxis, car rentals, disability travel, and tours,from the Hawaii .


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