Maui Travel Guide
Where to go on Maui Hawaii
Maui Travel Guide, arrange your trip to Maui as a single island trip or include it in a multi-island vacation package with flights and a car. Discover things to do on Kaanapali Beach, in Kihei, and Wailea.
The Island of Maui is perfect for first-time visitors to Hawaii, the best beach on Maui is Kaanapali Beach. The West, and South Shores are protected by the channel between Maui Lanai, and Molokai islands.
The beaches are safe due to the surrounding neighboring islands of Lanai and Molokai which create a channel that protects the island of Maui from the rougher open ocean conditions.
Book a Trip to Maui’s Best Beaches
Kaanapali Beach, Kihei Kamaole Beach, and Makena Beach in Wailea.
West Maui is the original capital of the Hawaiian Islands.
Whaling vessels found the gentle ocean conditions of the west shore of Maui to be perfect for shipping and fishing.
- Include a trip to Maui in your Hawaii multi-island package.
- Kaanapali Beach is a great choice for families.
- Choose from 2, 3, or 4-bedroom condos or private homes with full kitchens.
- Book your trip with Rose, an experienced Hawaii travel agent.
- Packages feature one invoice for multiple destinations or from multiple departure cities.
Maui Travel Guide – The Island
Kaanapali Beach West Maui’s Best Beach
Kaanapali Beach and Whalers Village are a Hawaiian style shopping village with a variety of shops and restaurants. The beach is the launching place for ocean snorkeling and whale watching tours. Kaanapali Beach is the one of Hawaii’s perfect beaches, join us.
Whale Watching
Maui is Best for Whale Watching
Visitors to Kaanapali Beach enjoy kayaking, whale watching, glass bottom boats, sunset dinner cruises, and the shops with dining and traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts.
Royal Lahaina Resort on Kaanapali Beach
The Royal Lahaina is on the best part of Kaanapali Beach. The resort is one of the original resorts built in the 1950s as small oceanfront cottages.
Later the tower was built and the pools were added.
West Maui Vacation Rentals & Condos
Honua Kai Suites
The Honua Kai is one of the best deals for families that need resort amenities with multi-bedroom accommodations with full kitchens.
South Maui Condos & Resorts
Maui Travel Guide to Wailea and Makena Beaches
The districts of Kihei, Wailea, and Makena.
Wailea beaches and luxury resorts, and beachfront vacation rentals, are popular for the peaceful feeling of getting away from it all.
Kihei & Kamaole Beach
Popular for the magnificent beaches at Kihei, the Kamaole Beaches are managed by the Parks Department.
Contact us for more information about the wide selection of affordable family condos and vacation rentals.
Wailea Luxury Resorts
Wailea is a few miles south of Kihei with several luxury resorts on cove beaches.
The resorts provide dining and entertainment on-site.
Local shops and restaurants are mostly on-site at the resorts.
South Shore Condos
Wailea is the resort district, and Kihei (Kee-hay) is the residential district with vacation rentals and condos near good beaches.
Kihei is a great destination for families on a budget who need multiple bedrooms with full kitchens and laundry.
Nearby is Kamaole Beach Park, great for families.
Maalaea Boat Harbor, Kihei
On the South Shore is Maalaea Town, with shops and cafes to serve visitors with ocean excursions.
The harbor in Lahaina is under restoration since the fire, therefore the Maalaea Harbor is the best option for ocean boat tours.
There are Catamaran boat tours departing off the beach at Kaanapali.
Makena Beach Park
At the end of the road, south of Wailea, there is parking and access to the Makena Beach State Park, locally known as Big Beach.
There are several parking areas for access. Early arrival is essential to get a parking spot at public beaches.
Maui Travel Guide to Wailua and Makena Vacation Rentals
Things to Include With Your Trip to Maui
Include a Luau to Your Vacation Package
Family fun includes a traditional luau with a bountiful buffet of Hawaiian food favorites and exciting entertainment
Whale watching, swimming with dolphins, snorkeling, diving, and sailing are popular activities.
There are hotels, resorts, and condos with great swimming and surfing available at every price range.
Luau Feast demonstrates the underground oven roasting of the traditional roast pork and poi celebration.
Maui Travel Guide to Sightseeing
The Road to Hana on the eastern coast of the island is residential or agricultural.
Sugar cane, pineapples, and coffee are all commercially grown and exported. Perfect for the first-time visitor to Hawaii.
Things to do and Where to Go
- There are so many things to do that they need to plan ahead and book their activities and tours early.
- The Southwest shore includes Kihei and Wailea. Kihei offers 3-star condos, mostly across the road from the beach.
- Wailea offers 4-star and 5-star resorts with cove beaches and great snorkeling.
- South of Wailea is Makena Beach, surrounded by wilderness Makena is a favorite for locals.
- The East Shore includes Kahalui Airport, the town Of Paia, the road to the volcano, Haleakala, and the road to Hana.
- There is one luxury retreat center on the road to Hana. The area is mostly residential.
- The north shore is Kapalua, the Ritz Carlton, and a small airport for inter-island flights.
