• 1. Profile of Kihei, Maui - Maui's Sunny South Shore Kihei “remains a top destination for visitors who want to spend time on Maui without draining their savings accounts. The Kihei coast consists of one beach after another culminating with the fine if somewhat repetitive names of Kama'ole I, II and III. These beaches are anything but barren today, as you'll see on almost any weekend. They are also some of the best lifeguarded beaches in Hawaii. Best of all when you exit almost any lodging in Kihei, the beach is right across the street.”
  
  
• 2.The Shops at Wailea is Hawaii's ultimate destination for unforgettable shopping and dining. Choose from internationally renowned designers and artisans or spend time looking for distinctive island treasures. Then top off your visit with leisurely dining at a fine restaurant to match your mood and taste – casual to elegant, familiar American fare to exciting Pacific Rim cuisine.
  
  
• 3. Maui Ocean Center Take the kids to a fabulous aquarium in Ma’alaea. Your visit will be a journey of discovery through the extraordinary underwater world that lies beyond Hawaii's surf-ringed shores - from the complex beauty of the Living Reef, to the vast, blue realm of the Open Ocean.
  
  
• 4. Golf Courses Play a round or two of golf at any of the nearby award winning courses, including Wailea.
  
  
• 5..Old Lahaina Luau (800-248-5828) voted Best Luau on Maui for the fifth year in a row. Very Hawaiian, no flash or touristy glitz here. Check out their new location. Or go to one of the many luaus in South Maui South Maui Luaus
  
  
• 6. Explore Haleakala with the Best Downhill Bike Tour on Maui, Aloha Bicycle Tours (800-749-1564). Experience the exhilaration of Bicycling down the Volcano to the beautiful Tedeschi Winery. We don't "herd or rush" you down the Mountain, like the other Tours. Enjoy the freedom of riding at your own pace on "Top of the Line" Trek Comfort Bikes. We specialize in small groups and great personal service. We do our best to make our Bike Tour, become one of the highlights of your vacation here on Maui! In fact, check out our Customer Comments and see why they agree, Aloha Bicycle Tours is the Best on Maui.

• 7. Sail to the exclusive island of Lanai or Snorkel Molokini with Paragon Sailing Charters (800-441-2087). Known as the pineapple island, Lanai's hidden secrets include spinner dolphins off the white sand beach at Manele Bay. The underwater treasures are so unique that Lanai has been rated one of the top 10 snorkel destinations in the world. They specialize in smaller groups and very personal service. Ask Captain Eric or Mike if you can take the Helm and set the speed record (30 knots).

• 8. Take the Drive to Hana and leave early. Buy a driving tour cassette tape or CD. As you drive, you simply turn your taped tour on and off as suggested by your "tourguide". On the road, show respect for the locals (Big 4x4's) by regularly looking in your rear view mirror and pulling over (use your blinker) to the right and letting them pass. Bring your own cooler with food and drink. Realize Hana is a journey, not the destination. Swim at Hamoa Beach or the Red Sand Beach. For an awesome Adventure, take a flight with Armin Engert of Hang Gliding Maui in his Powered Tandem Hang Glider out of Hana airport. You'll truly see the Beauty of Hana from the Air. Advance reservations are suggested. Also, Hike with Hana Cave Tour's experienced guides, deep into the subterranean passages of an extinct lava tube and witness first hand the last seconds of the lava flow, frozen in time, that formed this portion of Maui. Visit the Pools of Ohe'o (formerly known as Seven Sacred Pools). Experience Ancient Hawaii on Horseback with Hawaiians in Kipahulu at Maui Horseback Tours. Immerse yourself in a day of adventure in one of the most beautiful places on our Planet Earth and find out the meaning of "Aloha" from Hawaiians. This is one of the only Native Hawaiian Owned and Operated Activity Businesses I know of. In fact the best way to experience Hana is to spend a few days at the award winning Hotel Hana & Honua Spa.

• 9. Take a Sunset walk on Front Street, Lahaina...have a drink at Kimo's. Dinner at David Paul's Lahaina Grill is always a winner as is Roy's in Kahana. Also at Kaanapali Beach enjoy Sunset Pupu's at Hula Grill. A great out of the way dining experience can be found at Beverly Gannon's Haliimaile General Store.

• 10. Explore Iao Valley, preceded by a visit to Bailey House Museum to learn about the cultural and historical significance of the place. Have dinner at the A Saigon Cafe by the bridge in Wailuku Town. Jennifer Nguyen is the owner and it has been voted the Best Ethnic Restaurant on Maui. Try the Summer rolls with peanut dipping sauce, crisped whole Opakapaka, Vietnamese burritos and pho soup. Also for the Best Coffee on Maui, visit Maui Coffee Roasters in Kahului, near the Airport. Nicky Matichyn is the owner and has been roasting Kona Beans longer than anybody. For the best value, for Food & Aloha Friday Hawaiian Music, dine at Blue Marlin Harborfront Grill & Bar in Maalaea overlooking the Harbor. In Addition they serve up, some of the best Lunch deals on Maui.

• 11. Experience the best Kayaking Adventure Tour with South Pacific Kayaks on their Marine Reserve Explorer Tour. This trip is a fantastic experience paddling around the Ahihi Kina'u Marine reserve with the best Guides in the business. You'll experience some of Maui's best snorkeling. This trip travels one way down the Coast. Depending on the Season, you can see Humpback Whales, Dolphins and Turtles.

• 12. Scuba dive anywhere with Ed Robinson's Diving Adventures (800-635-1273), if you are experienced. Maui Sun Divers if it's your first time.

• 13. Take a Helicopter Tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters to anywhere on Maui or Molokai--truly awesome. You also get a video of your flight. For the best viewing, get the earliest flight in the morning as possible. What you see in an hour from the air, will take you days of driving around Maui to see.

• 14. Catch a Show or possibly a Hot Concert at the new Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Box office phone number is 808-242-7469. To find out what events may be happening while you are here check out Maui Community Events Calendar.
  
  
• 15. Hike Maui
  Hawaii's oldest, most experienced hiking company always gets rave reviews. Their extraordinary guides weave geology, botany, ethnobotany and history into the fun of hiking. Maui is 75% wilderness--go there with the experts.

• 16. Paragon Sailing Charters
  Experience the ultimate as you sail from Maalaea Harbor to Molokini, Coral Gardens, or other spectacular snorkel destinations. Enjoy the tropical landscape that makes Maui special. Relax and sunbathe on PARAGON's oversize trampolines, or lounge in the shade of our open cabin. The captain and crew cater to your every need.

• 17. Adventures on Horseback
  This is not a "trail ride". This is an adventure! A rare and unique opportunity to experience firsthand, unspoiled Maui and.... do it on horseback.
  
  
• 18. Hawai`i Home Page
  A great starting point for information throughout Hawaii.

• 19. Hawaii Visitors Bureau
  A great Hawaii Tourist Info Page.

• 20. Maui Visitors Bureau
  Maui Visitors Bureau invites you to explore Maui.

• 21. Maui Island Information, Maps & Travel Guides
  Directory of Maui activities, businesses, calendar of events, culture, dining, lodging, museums, news, real estate, shopping centers, travel and weather.

Enjoy Maui and much Aloha!