Maui can be considered one of the best Hawaiian islands. It has just the right balance of peace and serenity, while not leaving you with the feeling that your stranded on a deserted island.
Makena Beach
Also known as big beach is a popular spot for sunbathing, snorkeling, and bodyboarding by both tourists and locals. Big beach is 1.5 miles long making finding a spot on the beach a breeze. As with most beaches on Maui, pay attention to the rip tides. Enter the water where the locals are; they know what they are doing. While sunbathing on the big beach you'll see two other hawaiian islands as backdrops (Molokini and Kaho'olawe) to the gorgeous sand and pristine waters.
Road to Hana
When it comes to driving the Road to Hana on Maui, it's the journey, not the destination, that is the main attraction. Spectacular views of waterfalls, lush forests, and the sparkling ocean are part of the pleasure of the twisting drive along the Hana road. There are few words that can describe the beauty of this drive with its cliffs cloaked in green and lush valleys bursting with waterfalls. A lot of folks simply let the clumps of cars along the road be their guide, big mistake. There are a lot of great places along the Hana Highway, but there are also several stops you'd be wasting your time stopping at. A great guide can be found at http://roadtohana.com/
Haleakala National Park
The Haleakala National Park ranges through five distinctly different climates zones. The road to the Haleakala summit is by far the most popular. Also known as the Haleakala Highway, it currently holds the world record for climbing to the highest elevation in the shortest distance (38 miles). The dormant volcano's vast moon-like crater floor with its towering cinder cones is an incredible wonder of Maui. From the 10,023 foot summit, the Big Island of Hawaii can be seen off in the distance, usually with a peak or two poking above the clouds. If you're really adventurous a early morning trip up to Haleakala summit to watch the sunrise is a once in a life time opportunity.
By: Cody Woodson
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