Explore Maui: An Independent Traveler’s Guide

The entire Maui experience including the myth of Maui, geography, the Hawaiian language, economy and government, best sights, beaches, flora, fauna and activities. A blend of informative text, sight-seeing pointers, full-color photos and detailed maps.

Contents

• Important Things for Travelers to Know
• North American Airlines Serving Maui
• Car Rentals
• Motorcycle Rentals
• Shuttles
• Taxis
• Medical Assistance
• Telephone Calls
• Weather Forecasts
• Crime
• Radio Stations
• Pets
• Agricultural Inspection
• Hawaii at a Glance
• Maui at a Glance
  • The Myth of Maui
• Geography
• Climate
• The Hawaiian Language
  • Glossary of Hawaiian Words
  • Meanings of Maui Place Names
  • Pidgin
  • A Sampling of Hawaiian Pidgin
• Geology
• History
  • People Come to Maui
  • Strangers From a Strange Land
  • From Force and Might Come Unity
  • All God’s Children Must Go to Heaven
  • The Whaler’s Tale
  • Add Sugar to the Mix
  • Maui and the Military
  • Welcome Visitors
    • Maui Timeline
    • A Succession of Monarchs
• Economy & Government
  • Government
    • Facts About Sugarcane
• West Maui Sights
  • Lahaina
  • Kaanapali
  • Kapalua
  • Kahakuloa
• Central Maui Sights
  • Kahului
  • Wailuku
  • Iao Valley
  • Paia
• East Maui Sights
  • Road to Hana
  • Hana
  • Beyond Hana
• South Maui Sights
  • Maalaea
  • Kihei
  • Wailea
  • Makena
• Upcountry Sights
• Haleakala Sights
  • The Road to the Summit
  • Hiking Haleakala
  • Sliding Sands Trail
  • Halemauu Trail
• Beaches
  • Beach Safety
  • West Maui Beaches
  • South Maui Beaches
  • Central Maui Beaches
  • East Maui Beaches
• Flora and Fauna
  • Plants and Trees
  • Birds
  • Mammals
• Activities
  • Biking
  • Caving
  • Diving
  • Golf
  • Golf Club Rentals
  • Helicopter Tours
  • Horseback Riding
  • Kayaking
  • Luaus
  • Parasailing
  • Shooting
  • Submarines and Semisubmersible Boats
  • Surfing
  • Walking Tours
  • Whale Watching
• Dining
  • West Maui Restaurants
  • South Maui Restaurants
  • Centarl Maui Restaurants
  • Upcountry Maui Restaurants
• Shopping
  • Maui Galleries
• Accommodations
  • Luxury Resorts—West Maui
  • Luxury Resorts—South Maui
  • Luxury Resorts—East Maui
  • Hotels—West Maui
  • Hotels—South Maui
  • Hotels—Central Maui
  • Hotels—East Maui
  • Condominiums
  • Internet Vacations Rental Listing Services
  • Full Service Condos—West Maui
  • Full Service Condos—South Maui

Author: Blair Pruitt