Maui  Overview

Maui's climate is tropical, with warm temperatures across the seasons making it a popular holiday destination all year round. Rainfall is most significant in the north and northeast of the island on account of the prevailing trade winds. The south and southwest regions enjoy dry weather for the best part of the year. more...

Maui  Activities

Lahaina’s Old Courthouse (an interesting building in its own right) houses a museum dedicated to giving visitors a background into the history of the town. The museum’s collection covers topics such as the local judiciary and the whaling industry, and presents them through a variety of artefacts and interactive displays. Phone: +1 808 667 1959. more...

Maui  Sightseeing

Besides its wealth of areas of natural beauty, Maui has a selection of public and private parks and gardens that offer an extensive selection of trees, plants and flowers (both indigenous and imported) and open grassy areas. Enchanting Floral Gardens, Kula Botanical Gardens and Iao Valley State Park are just some of the locations at which visitors can enjoy a pleasant stroll while taking in some equally pleasing natural sights. more...

Maui  Transport

Maui Kahului Airport is chief gateway to the island; however, the flight connections it maintains are largely domestic so many visitors are obliged to fly to Honolulu Airport (Hawaii's primary gateway) first and then take a domestic transfer from there to Maui. The state's official carrier, Hawaii Airlines, is one of the most significant providers of flights between the two airports. more...

Maui  Travel Tips

Maui is a safe destination at which to take a holiday and is largely free of the violent crime that plagues some mainland North American cities. Petty crime exists to some extent, but visitors can reduce their risk of being targeted by ensuring that their cash and valuable personal effects are kept securely about their person while they are out and about. more...