Aug
24
Top 10 things to do in Maui
Posted by Travel Expert at 19:44 | Filed In Hawaiian Islands
Top 10 things to do in Maui
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Luau
Feast on some of the most delicious Hawaiian recipes such as kalua pig, cooked in an earthen oven, poi and haupia (coconut pudding), along with a buffet of other familiar foods. Have fun in the many street side eating joints also known as Luaus. See lots of Hawaiian music, hula, and fire dancing which will keep you company as you enjoy a pleasant evening out. -
Go biking
Maui is one of the few places in the world which is very biker friendly. Bike along the spectacular shoreline road or just go on a guided downhill bicycle tour from the summit of Haleakala, down through the flower farms and small towns of Upcountry to the beach at Paia. -
Dine
Being the epicurean center of Hawaii, Maui has a restaurant for every taste. With brilliant chefs who will make mouth watering dishes, to lavish hotel dining experiences. Experiment with Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Italian and Mexican cuisines. -
Deep Dive in the sea
As the home to some of the finest dining spots in Hawaii, there are plenty of diving tours available in Maui. If you don’t want to get wet and still want to see the rich undersea life, climb aboard a glass bottom boat or go in a submarine to see the varied colors of the blue ocean. -
Drive through the island
One of the world’s most scenic drives awaits you on the island of Maui. You can go on a long and winding shoreline drive, drive through old plantation towns, or take a drive to the summit of Haleakala where the views that you get of Maui are simply breathtaking. -
Go hiking
Hear the frenzied chirp of exotic birds found nowhere else on this plant, or go on a trail to a magnificent waterfall. Maui has nature hiking trails for everyone. -
And then shop some
Full of galleries, international shops, designer boutiques and shopping malls, the island of Maui is a shopper’s paradise. Buy some of the Maui specialty items and products unique to Hawaii such as the hand-turned bowls and objects of beautiful native woods; hats woven of lau hala or one-of-a-kind jewelry, glass work, and art. -
Sightsee
Discover the charms of old plantation towns, tour the historic preservation district of Lahaina, see the biggest Buddha outside of Asia, or just take a break at an old church. Maui’s rich heritage will enchant you and make you marvel at the beauty of this wonderful island. -
Go snorkeling
With over 80 beaches on Maui and over 120 miles of coastline, Maui has sands of every color: gold, black, green, red and shimmering white. The crystal blue waters will invite you to see the thriving population of colorful fish and turtles under their surface. Go rent snorkel gear and make some underwater friends if you like. -
Whale Watching
Every year from November until April, Maui is a pleasant retreat for humpback whales. They come here to reproduce and give birth. Watching these endangered species in their element is an experience unlike any other. So, take an excursion into the deep blue sea and visit these amazing sea creatures.
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