Things to do while in Maui
December 5, 2009 by admin
Filed under Discount Travel, Featured Articles
There are many things to think about when going to Maui. You need to decide what airline you are going to take to get there, where you are going to stay, and what you are going to eat. The biggest thing is what are you going to do for fun once you get to Maui and get settled? Here is a list of 5 things to do while in Maui.
The first thing to do while in Maui is to go on a cruise. Not a real cruise but one of the day cruises that Maui has to offer. They have whale watching cruises, scenic sightseeing cruises, fishing cruises, and many more. This will be a great opportunity to hear all about Maui and what it has to offer. There is a tour guide on all the cruises that can tell you all sorts of valuable information about Maui.
The second thing to do while in Maui is to go visit some of the beaches or at least one. One beach you might want to consider visiting is Wailea beach. This beach is known to some as the best beach in the world. The sand is mixed with black lava. The water is great for swimming, snorkeling, and you can even do a little surfing. This is a magnificent beach even if you just want to bask in the sun. This is one beach you might not want to miss out on.
The third thing to do while in Maui is visit some waterfalls. Maui is filled with various waterfalls. If you want to see some of the most enchanting waterfalls you might want to think about hiking in to Oheo Gulch. Oheo Gulch is located in the Haleakala National Park. It isn’t the easiest place to get to. But the spectacular views are well worth the work. There is waterfalls that fall over 100 feet into a number of gleaming pools below. If you love waterfalls this is one sight you won’t want to miss.
The fourth thing to do while in Maui is to go for a drive. Going for a drive will give you the freedom of doing your own tour. You can drive down the Hana Highway. Hana Highway is one of the world’s most scenic drives. The Hana highway consists of 56 miles of winding along a lave shore and over 54 bridges. You will make your way through old plantation towns, and drive past beaches that go for miles, and then through forest that will tower over you. Another drive you also might want to think of taking is one to the summit of Haleakala. This drive takes you to views of the summit that are breath taking.
The fifth thing to do while in Maui is to go for a hike. You can take hikes on trails that will lead you through rainforests that have birds that can only be seen in the forests of Maui and no where else on earth. You can also take a hike up to waterfalls that you can swim in the pools below. You can also go for a nature walk just enjoying all that Maui’s nature has to offer you. No matter what views you want to see there is probably somewhere in Maui you can find it. You can pick up a map of different places to explore at Maui’s’ Department of Land and Natural Resources.
No matter what you are interested in you will find what you are looking for in Maui. So go get a map and start an adventure. There are so many magical things that can be found on Maui’s Island. So figure out what things to do while in Maui and book your trip today.