From the towering peak
of Haleakala to the white sand beaches of Kaanapali, the
island of Maui holds
enchantment and beauty for all. As the tropical rain
forests of the North coast give way to the volcanic lava
fields of the South, the beauty of cyan breakers crashing
into the seacliffs is captivating. This is one place
where people from all over the world can gather and seem
as one. There are activities here to suit everybody,
from sunbathing to hiking to watersports.
Maui is the second
largest island in the Hawaiian Island chain, at 727 square
miles, and has the largest number of swimmable beaches in
Hawaii. The local population of 116,000 enjoys
year-round balmy temperatures, with highs in August of 84°F
with lows of 70°F, and highs in January of 80°F and lows
of 62°F. Rainfall varies drastically throughout the
island. You can have a tropical storm one minute followed
by beautiful sunshine the next. You can sun yourself
in Lahaina with only 15 in. of rainfall annually, and go
down the road to Puu Kukui (only 7 miles away) and get drenched
to the tune of 375 in. annually. There are no navigable
rivers in Maui, with the longest stream being Kalialinui-Waiale
at 18 miles long. Ethnicity around the island
is primarily made up of Polynesian, Asian, and Caucasian
races, with the 42% Caucasian rate being the second highest
in the islands.
Hawaii is famous for it's
relaxing "aloha" atmosphere, it's beautiful beaches, and
it's golf courses, but there is more here than meets the
eye. If it's nightlife you're after, Maui is second
only to Oahu in choices. You'll find fantastic recreation,
a smorgasbord of dining choices, native art and culture,
and more!
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