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Maui's prime resort areas are Kapalua, Kaanapali, Kihei, Wailea and Makena.
Strung like jewels on the sunny western and southern shores of Maui, they
offer pristine beaches and a wide range of hotel and condominium
accommodations. At serene, secluded Hana, you'll discover Hawaii the way
it used to be.
Then
there are the 42 miles of world famous beaches, ranging Only on Maui...
from the little jewel of Red Sand Beach to the black sand beach at
Waianapanapa State Park. The best snorkeling is at Honolua Bay or the
small islet of Molokini, a submerged crater.
For
the nature enthusiast, Maui has breathtaking hiking trails. The Hawaii
Nature Center in Iao Valley is a good starting place. The rangers at
Haleakala National Park lead free nature walks, both at the 10,000 foot
summit of Maui's awe-inspiring, long-dormant volcano and at Oheo Gulch
with its famous Seven Pools.
One
of the best ways to experience Upcountry Maui is on horseback. The green
pastures and sweeping vistas will remind you of range land in Wyoming. And
Makawao town provides a taste of the "Old West."
Discover the fascinating artifacts of Maui's ancient
culture at the Bailey House Museum or explore the island's heiau ruins
(Hawaiian religious temples). If you get a chance, don't miss the
performance of hula kahiko (ancient hula) by one of Maui's hula halau
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