From the towering peak of Haleakala
to the white sand beaches of Kaanapali, the island of Maui holds
enchantment and beauty for all. As the tropical rain forests of
the North coast give way to the volcanic lava fields of the South, the
beauty of cyan breakers crashing into the seacliffs is captivating.
This is one place where people from all over the world can gather and
seem as one. There are activities here to suit everybody, from
sunbathing to hiking to watersports.
Maui is the second largest
island in the Hawaiian Island chain, at 727 square miles, and has the
largest number of swimmable beaches in Hawaii. The local
population of 116,000 enjoys year-round balmy temperatures, with highs
in August of 84°F with lows of 70°F, and highs in January of 80°F and
lows of 62°F. Rainfall varies drastically throughout the island.
You can have a tropical storm one minute followed by beautiful
sunshine the next. You can sun yourself in Lahaina with only 15
in. of rainfall annually, and go down the road to Puu Kukui (only 7
miles away) and get drenched to the tune of 375 in. annually.
There are no navigable rivers in Maui, with the longest stream being
Kalialinui-Waiale at 18 miles long. Ethnicity around the
island is primarily made up of Polynesian, Asian, and Caucasian races,
with the 42% Caucasian rate being the second highest in the islands.
Hawaii is famous for it's relaxing
"aloha" atmosphere, it's beautiful beaches, and it's golf courses, but
there is more here than meets the eye. If it's nightlife you're
after, Maui is second only to Oahu in choices. You'll find
fantastic recreation, a smorgasbord of dining choices, native art and
culture, and more!
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