Most watersports enthusiasts will choose either, South Shore (Kihei) or North shore (Paia, Haiku) to stay close to the action. Wailea in the far south has the best resort style hotels. Centrally located Kihei offers comfortable condo style accommodation close to shops and restaurants. The North Shore suits a more isolated laid-back style with "ohana" (family) cottage-style accommodations, but you can also pay more if you prefer to stay in some luxury oceanfront homes. To discuss all your accommodation options and travel needs, call or email one of our friendly staff. Get the inside scoop and local knowledge. Maui is ready and waiting to offer you the vacation of a lifetime.
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ABOUT HAWAII:
Hawaii is one of the most isolated and unique places on earth. The island chain stands on the worlds tallest mountain range. Two thirds of these giant volcanic sea mounts lie beneath the ocean, and rising some 20,000 feet from the sea floor, to expose their peaks as the islands we call Hawaii.  Ancient Polynesian mariners settled on the islands hundreds of years ago. They developed an extremely sophisticated society based on the land (Aina) and sea (Kai). The ocean was (and still is) revered as a sacred place, for fishing, aquaculture, and the recreational pursuits of swimming, surfing, and sailing.  Every Hawaiian was closely linked to the ocean physically and spiritually. Kites too have long been flown in Oceania. At least four different kinds of kites existed in Hawai‘i: lupe manu, lupe la (round kites), lupe mahina (crescent moon-shaped) and lupe maoli—literally “genuine kites” of the diamond shape often associated with European varieties. Hawaiians used their kites for recreation, fishing, and ceremonial purposes too.

Since western "contact" with Hawaii in the 1700's, more and more visitors have been drawn to the natural beauty of the islands and the inhabitants. Early sailors exposed to the beauty and culture would rather mutiny than leave paradise. Modern visitors will often feel the same way when they visit, and they won't want to leave. When you have been touched by the islands, you will never be quite the same. There is a Special Magic that exists in the islands that can only be experienced first hand. Remember that we are guests in the islands, and we have much to learn from the indigenous culture. Much that is sacred and special in the islands will never be found on a map, or in a travel guide. But will find its way to you when you have a quiet spirit and an open heart. You can travel around the islands for a lifetime and never see all there is to see and discover.

"The island of Maui is surrounded by 120 miles of coastline and over 30 miles of sandy beach.  There are over 81 accessible beaches on Maui, 30 beaches with public facilities island wide. Beaches vary from white coral sand to black volcanic sands, golden, grey, green and even red sand. With so many to choose from you are certain to find the perfect beach just for you."

The island of Maui is the second largest in the chain, and has the second largest population. Its permanent population in 2005 was 139000. In the same year it had 2.5 million visitors, a number which is growing every year. Maui still retains its distinctive charm, but it has matured over the last several decades, and now offers all of the amenities and luxuries that any sophisticated traveler would desire. This also makes for a more comfortable family vacation too. Many island visitors are second or third generation visitors, they have young families.

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