Maui Is Like Your First Kiss, You Never Forget It

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Friday, 10 October 2008

By:Elizabeth Ann Wares

Just saying the word "Hawaii" conjures up images of brown

bodies, warm sunshine, and a romantic walk on the beach in

the moonlight. All of this is available and there is much

more than meets the eye. The only thing that could hold you

back from seeing and doing all that there is to do, is your

sense of adventure.

Hawaii is actually made up of six separate islands. Maui is

small compared to the "Big Island". But that doesn't mean

anything, because what Maui lacks in size, it makes it up in

it's atmosphere and personality. Maui serves up plenty of

historic and cultural attractions that will captivate your

imagination, while exposing the timeless traditions of this

magical island. For example, the town of Lahaina is a

National Historic District. This was once a thriving whaling

port. History buffs will enjoy Lahaina-Kaanapali and the

Pacific Railroads provide history lovers with an

unforgettable journey into the areašs plantation past.

"Paradise" is a word that that has been used to describe

Maui. Any way you slice it, vacationing on Maui is an

experience that will bring families closer together. The

good news is that there is also a focus on fun and

education. You have your pick of outdoor activities, and the

Native Hawaiian culture adds to the world-class atractions.

The Hawaiian culture focuses on the importance of children

and family, and many hotels and resorts have kid and student

discount programs available.

Maui's climate (or better yet climates), is a very unique

subject in itself. You can go from a desert to a rainforest,

all in a matter of hours. And because Maui is small, you can

plan a daytrip easily and know that you are going to catch

all the sights. It's commonplace to visit the top of Haleaka

at 10,000 ft, and still have time to go snorkeling in the

calm blue ocean, all within the same day.

Maui's marine environment is spotlighted at the Maui Ocean

Center in Ma'alaea. With a wide variety of hands-on

exhibits, aquarium displays and a "touch pool", visitors can

get close and personal to various ocean creatures like sea

urchins and starfish. Some of the other features include

live jellyfish, colorful reef fish, shrimp, eels, skipjack

tuna, octopus, lobsters, all sorts of different types of

rays and even sharks

The Maui Tropical Plantation is another attraction which

spotlights the Island's agricultural history. Visitors can

take tram tours and see how plantations have played an

important part of Maui's growth. You will see acres of sugar

cane, papaya, guava, mango, banana, pineapple, kona coffee

and macadamia nuts. It's very interesting, and guaranteed to

have you sitting on the edge of your seat.

Be sure to make time to visit the Hawaii Nature Center.

Here you will discover more more than thirty hands-on

exhibits that will enable you to learn about Maui's

environment. Would you like to be able to experience the

ability to see a hundred directions at once? "Life As A

Dragonnfly" is just one of these exhibits that kids and

adults will find fascinating. The Naturalists offer a guided

tour called the "Rainforest Wilderness Walk" which gives you

a detailed background of the history of the area called the

"Tao Valley." You will walk away with a greater appreciation

for the gifts that nature gives us.

Of course the beaches are another great way to spend your

time getting to know the area. Kaanapali Beach (which has

also been referred to as "Dig Me" beach), is one of Maui's

best beaches. Kaanapali Beach is four miles long, and runs

alongside the sea channel for almost it's whole length. The

sand is a golden color and has a paved beach walk path. The

swimming is awesome and there are many beach activity

vendors, offering any type of water activity or equipment

that you could imagine.

Whether you stay in the upscale resort hotels or Maui's

beach parks and camping facilities, you are guaranteed to

have great memories. Don't be surprised if you find yourself

back in this beautiful island again. There's just something

about the magnetic attraction of Maui.

The author, Elizabeth Ann Wares is the webmaster of

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