Lahaina, the first capital of the Hawaiian kingdom, was also a rowdy port-of-call for whalers of another time. Today, much of the town is a National Historic
Landmark. Amidst 30 restored historical sites, you'll find a fascinating mix of art galleries, restaurants and exciting clubs. And although Lahaina is the center of Maui's
night life, there are great restaurants in romantic spots all around the island. Many feature Hawaii Regional Cuisine, one of the most talked about cuisines in the
world.
Maui's prime resort areas are Kapalua, Kaanapali, Kihei, Wailea and Makena. Strung like jewels on the sunny western and southern shores of Maui, they offer
pristine beaches and a wide range of hotel and condominium accommodations. At serene, secluded Hana, you'll discover Hawaii the way it used to be.
The best golf in paradise is yours to enjoy on Maui. There are challenges for players of all skill levels and incredible views no matter where you play, from the public
courses to the championship layouts of Maui's Golf Coast. Plus, nowhere else in the world will you find the array of oceansports and activities that Maui offers.
Then there are the 42 miles of world famous beaches, ranging Only on Maui... from the little jewel of Red Sand Beach to the black sand beach at Waianapanapa
State Park. The best snorkeling is at Honolua Bay or the small islet of Molokini, a submerged crater.
For the nature enthusiast, Maui has breathtaking hiking trails. The Hawaii Nature Center in Iao Valley is a good starting place. The rangers at Haleakala National
Park lead free nature walks, both at the 10,000 foot summit of Maui's awe-inspiring, long-dormant volcano and at Oheo Gulch with its famous Seven Pools.
One of the best ways to experience Upcountry Maui is on horseback. The green pastures and sweeping vistas will remind you of range land in Wyoming. And
Makawao town provides a taste of the "Old West."
Discover the fascinating artifacts of Maui's ancient culture at the Bailey House Museum or explore the island's heiau ruins (Hawaiian religious temples). If you get a
chance, don't miss the performance of hula kahiko (ancient hula) by one of Maui's hula halau (hula schools).
MOLOKAI...Old Hawaii
Here, aloha is not just a word, but a way of life.
Come share the beauty and abundance of this natural island paradise where life moves at the slower, more gracious pace of another age. The moment you step off
the plane and take your first breath of pure, fresh Molokai air, you know you've discovered a special place. The cares and stress of the everyday world begin to slip
away.
The fifth largest and least developed of the Hawaiian Islands, Molokai is only 20 minutes by air from Hawaii's most populous islands, Maui and Oahu.
Molokai's population, numbering less than 7,000, includes the highest percentage of people of native Hawaiian ancestry of any of the islands. Because of their
friendliness to visitors, Molokai is known as, "the Friendly Isle."
LANAI...Hawaii's Private Island
For the visitor, Lanai is the new kid on the block. For years it was known as the 'Pineapple Island,' and it's owned, almost exclusively, by the Dole Food Company.
In the last few years, two world-class hotels have debuted that effectively opened the island to visitors. If you're looking for a Hawaii that is free of crowds, where
you can walk down a beach and the only footprints will be yours, and for resorts that will meet the most discriminating standards, this is the place.
Lanai is often billed as the last vestige of old Hawaii. It's certainly a place where you can leave the cares of the world behind, and be relatively assured that your
every whim will be catered to.
There's great golf, super snorkeling, fantastic fishing, incredible dining and an entire island that seems to be at your private beck and call.
