Beyond Wailea, Maui offers proof of why Maui is ranked the best island in the world (as we say in Hawaii, "Maui no ka oi" or "Maui is the best").
Exploring the Valley Isle can be an adventure like none you've experienced before. There's something for virtually everyone, such as:
- Horseback riding on the beach or through Haleakala crater (sunrises are spectacular here too), the world's largest dormant volcano, big enough to hold the island of Manhattan.
- Downhill biking from Haleakala to the sea.
- Hiking to private waterfalls and through Hana's lush rain forests
- Wine tasting at a winery in Upcountry Maui
- Whale watching and wild dolphin tours from Lahaina
- Kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving in some of the best aquatic environments in the world
- Visiting a 100+-year-old cattle ranch worked by five generations of paniolos (cowboys) in upcountry Maui
- Hunting for axis deer, wild boar, Spanish goats and game birds
- Learning about Hawaii's amazing flora in a botanical garden
- Seeing up close our unique Hawaiian marine life at the Maui Ocean Center
- Catching a college all-star football game at the annual Hula Bowl
- Sipping and grazing at the annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
- Trick or treating at the wild and scary Halloween celebration in Lahaina
- Cultural evenings at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (in season, the blockbuster Maui Film Festival)
And that's just the beginning. You can spend a lifetime discovering Maui and her endless attractions. The Maui Visitors Bureau (http://www.visitmaui.com/) is a good place to start.
