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If you are a nature buff, this is the island for you for five reasons: Haleakala Crater, Molokini, the Road to Hana, humpback whales and Maui's beaches. Maui has over 81 beaches with a combined shoreline of 120 miles. We are convinced you can find the perfect one for you!
Splurge with a convertible and spend a day traveling the 57 miles of the Hana Highway. Take time to explore this narrow, windy, incredible drive with ocean and mountain views; stop where you feel like it and you may just find the perfect hidden beach to relax for a while.
Haleakala Crater is on the east side of the island and is about the size of Manhattan. It is highly recommended that you take a sun rise tour of the crater. But, do it early in your vacation while you are still adjusting to the time change, as you are picked up at 230a to start the tour!
About 3,000 humpback whales make Hawaii their home each winter. The best place to view these whales (and to grab a tour) is on Maui's west side in Lahaina and Kaanapali. The seaside village of Lahaina also offers a great historic trail, art galleries and a renowned luau.
Molokini Crater is a diver and snorkeler's paradise and is one of the top ten dive sites in the world. Located 2 1/2 miles off Maui's south coast Molokini is an extinct volcano that is now designated as a State Marine Life and Bird Conservation District. There are over 250 species of fish in it's lush reef area in the middle of the crescent.
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