Maui...
Once upon a time, Maui was a small sleepy island with
a huge sleepy volcano, with beautiful views of nearby Molokai and Lanai.. In
the 1970's things began to change, and now, in 2001, Haleakala is still
sleeping, but Maui has awakened as one of the America's premier vacation
destinations. Maui is a year-round vacation destination, with something to
offer everyone. Surfing, swimming, sunbathing, lounging and partying all
have equal opportunity on Maui, whether for the budget traveler or the
resort dweller. And everyone will equally enjoy the view from the top of
Mount Haleakala.
Maui in Pictures.....
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Hala`i Hill, a familiar landmark rising some three hundred feet
above Hilo Intermediate School, is a distant vent from Mauna Loa that last
erupted some 10,000 years ago. The hill is actually one of a complex of
three cinder and spatter cones prominent in Hawaiian mythology: Hala`i Hill,
Pu`u-honu and Pohaku-nui. The southernmost of the three hills, Pohaku-nui,
was home to the `alae from which the demigod Maui learned the secret of
fire. Maui was so impatient with the `alae's deception that he is said to
have rubbed the poor bird's forehead raw. The Hawaiian mudhen's naked
forehead has been red ever since that fateful encounter.
Some of the Beaches of Maui...
| Kapalua Beaches: The northern most beaches on Maui which are found in the resort areas of Honokowai, Kahana, Napili, and Kapalua. These beaches include a wide variety of experiences, from the white sand resort beaches of Napili and Kapalua, to the isolated but popular Slaughterhouse Beach, as well as the rocky coastline of Honolua which offers some of the best snorkeling on the island. This area is a little more subject to inclimate weather than the southern beaches, but beautiful days still are still plentiful! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Honolua Bay |
 Due to the rocky coastline, this beach is not
an ideal spot for the passive sun-seeker. However, if snorkeling is what
you are looking for, there are very few places on the island better than
Honolua. The crystal blue waters and giant reefs offer an endless
display of fish of every color and shape, and for the lucky few Honolua
always offers the possibility of swimming with the sea turtles. |
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| Mokule'ia Beach |
 Tucked against the cliff-slide, this little crescent of
white sand provides a perfect environment for the sun-seeker, while the
more active explore the incredible snorkeling found in this tiny bay. In
winter months conditions can be dangerous as heavy surf pounds the
shore, but the summer often bring perfect conditions for bodysurfers.
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| D.T. Fleming Beach |
 Beautiful,
big , and wide, Fleming Beach is one of the best on the Northwest side
of the island and surprisingly uncrowded considering its beauty and many
amenities. Located between two large reefs on either side, the swimming
here can be ideal when the conditions permit. However, when the wind
kicks up, this protected cove can become choppy. |
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| Kapalua Bay Beach |
 Kapalua
is Hawaiian for "arms embracing the sea", and nowhere is this more
visible than at Kapalua Bay Beach. One of the most popular destinations
for beach-goers on the Northwest side of the island, this crescent of
white sand is nestled between two black lava rock points which reach out
into the sea and protect the bay from the rough ocean currents.
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| Napili Bay Beach |
 One of our favorites for a casual day at the beach, Napili
Bay has all of the amenities of a world class beach but lacks any one
outstanding feature that would bring in flocks of tourists. The beach
here is a large crescent of fine white sand with a flat shelf that
slopes rather steeply toward the ocean. That slope continues into the
crystal blue water. |
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| Kahana Beach |
 Beginning at the Kahana Beach Resort and
continuing past the Sands of Kahana, this stretch of beach offers plenty
of space for you sunbathers. The swimming here is very good thanks to a
protective offshore reef. Kahana is a nice beach which is never
very crowded, but not one that you should actively search out if you are
not staying in the area. |
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