Maui Travel Guide, book a single island trip to Maui or include it in a multi-island vacation package with flights and a car.
Plan Your Trip
Book a Trip to Maui’s Best Beaches
Maui Travel Guide to 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.
Maui Travel Guide – The Island
West Maui Resorts
Kaanapali Beach, and Whaler’s Village are Hawaii’s perfect beach destination, join us.
West Maui Vacation Rentals
North Kaanapali Beach to Kapalua
South Maui Resorts & Vacation Rentals
South Maui Condos Kihei & Wailea
The districts of Kihei, Wailea, and Makena.
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.
Things to do on Maui
- 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, 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.
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.
Include a Luau to Your Vacation Package
Family fun includes a traditional luau with a bountiful buffet of Hawaiian food favorites and exciting entertainment
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.
Maui 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.
Makena Beach South Maui
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.
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.
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.
Wailea is a few miles south of Kihei with several luxury resorts on cove beaches.
The resorts provide dining and entertainment on-site.
Makena Beach Park
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.
