Maui

Pros: Sun, ocean, mountains
Cons: dangers intrinsic in the pros, traffic, and some very stupid drivers on narrow roads

Mau'i is a popular destination for refugees from winter: human refugees from North America and Japan, birds like the Pacific golden plover flying from Alaska, and humpback whales swimming from Alaska to flirt, couple, and give birth. During the summer...

Pros: Beautiful beaches, wonderful weather and fun for the whole family!
Cons: Can get a sunburn FAST in or by the water!

Maui what a great Island to vacation on! My family loves it here and over the years have come up with a list of our favorite things to do while visiting.


FIRST A FEW FACTS

There are 132 Hawaiian...

Pros: A gorgeous island with lots to do for everyone.
Cons: It is 5500 miles away from Massachusetts!

Pros: Splendid Views. Less Populated Than Oahu.
Cons: None.

Although Oahu is not the largest island, it is home to nearly ninety percent of the population. Due to the number of tourists and residents, attractions in Oahu are often crowded. Maui provides an alternative destination with plenty of attractions, and...

Pros: Wailea is Maui's crown jewel ... beautiful beaches, great golf, fabulous shopping. Perfect vacation spot!
Cons: It's a bit expensive, but worth every penny!

Maui is a beautiful island filled gorgeous beaches, impressive mountains, and breathtaking vistas. If you’re lucky enough to visit during whale season, you’ll also see the Humpback Whales that venture to Hawaii for the winter.

You’ll...

Pros: plethora of activities to choose from; perfect weather
Cons: everything is SO expensive

My husband and I went to Maui on the second half of our honeymoon last month. We stayed at the Maui Hyatt on Ka'anapali Beach, and therefore ended up spending a lot of time in this area, and in the general vicinity of North Maui.

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Pros: Some of the best snorkeling is near the best hotels in Wailea
Cons: Molokini is overrated and overcrowded

For the last two weeks, I've been underwater in Maui. Here are the snorkeling sites I liked best:

1) Keawakapu Beach-This beach is in the northern part of Wailea. The beach is directly in front of the Wailea Ekahi condominiums....

Pros: Diversity of climate and scenery, excellent beaches, superb whale watching in the winter.
Cons: Increasing development and traffic in some areas, cost of real estate.

There is no denying it - we love Maui! In fact, Maui seems to have cast a spell on us and, with each trip, we discover and learn yet more about this magical isle.

After all, where else can one experience 11 out of 13 known climate zones on one...

Pros: So very much to do and see. Wonderful collection of beaches
Cons: Tends to be expensive. Some folks tend to find it over-developed.

Maui. What is it about the place? The Hawaiian islands as a whole have legions of fans – and why not? They have lovely warm weather, gently swaying palm trees, beautiful aquamarine water – all the things that most people seem to want in a ...

Pros: An island of beautiful vistas and rich history.
Cons: Increased popularity may irrevocably damage the island.

This is a rewrite as a destination review of Maui. Previously, the review was of Temptation Tours’ Hana Sky Trek which has been reposted to a new listing under tour operators. We love the ocean. A primal craving draws us to the sea. We ...

Pros: Well run and convenient pickup point at our resort beach
Cons: None

My wife and I have been coming to Maui for many years, and one of our favorite things to do is to view the humpback whales as they spend their winter months giving birth and nurturing their babies before the long trek back to ...

Pros: Heaven on earth, beauty everywhere on this island
Cons: Heaven was never this expensive!

It is virtually impossible to describe the beauty of the island of Maui in our fiftieth state, Hawaii. I visited this paradise on earth for the first time earlier this month and I have to that this is a place you must visit at least once in your...

Pros: long white sand, calm waters, tropical plants, many water sports available
Cons: none

Maui is second in popularity and visitors only to Oahu, and for good reason. Maui has a little of something for everyone and the vast stretches of white sandy beaches will especially appeal to visitors looking for sun, sand and water. The is the best...

Pros: beauty
Cons: nothing!

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

I did not realize how much there was to do in Hawaii until I got there. We had planned to participate in a few excursions, but we ended up doing more than we had imagined. Once you are...

Pros: Absolutely beautiful, tons to do, great for a honeymoon
Cons: expensive

My husband and I spent part of our honeymoon in Maui in May. We stayed there for a week, after spending a week in Oahu. I would strongly recommend Maui for couples on their honeymoon or for a romantic getaway. We stayed in Kapalua, which is about 10...