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Maui's Top 10 Things to do!
- 1. Explore Haleakala with Aloha Bicycle Tours (808-870-7409). Experience the exhilaration of Bicycling down the Volcano all the way to the Ocean. You aren't herded or rushed down the Mountain, like the other Tours. Enjoy the freedom of riding at your own pace on Trek Mt. Bikes. We offer 3 different Tours from the Sunrise Tour to a mid-morning Tour. All Tours include helmets, rain/wind gear, backpacks, gloves, bike lock, route map and safety rules.
- 2. Sail to the exclusive island of Lanai or Snorkel Molokini with
Paragon Sailing Charters (800-441-2087). Known as the pineapple island, Lanai's hidden secrets include spinner dolphins off the white sand beach at Manele Bay. The underwater treasures are so unique that Lanai has been rated one of the top 10 snorkel destinations in the world. They specialize in smaller groups and very personal service. Ask Captain Eric or Mike if you can take the Helm and set the speed record (30 knots).
- 3. Take the Drive to Hana and leave early. Buy a driving tour cassette tape or CD. As you drive, you simply turn your taped tour on and off as suggested by your "tourguide". On the road, show respect for the locals (Big 4x4's) by regularly looking in your rear view mirror and pulling over (use your turn signal) to the right and letting them pass. Bring your own cooler with food and drink. Realize Hana is a journey, not the destination. Swim at Hamoa Beach or the Red Sand Beach. For an awesome Adventure, take a flight with Armin Engert of Hang Gliding Maui in his Powered Tandem Hang Glider out of Hana airport. Also, Hike with Hana Cave Tour's experienced guides, deep into the subterranean passages of an extinct lava tube and witness first hand the last seconds of the lava flow, frozen in time, that formed this portion of Maui. Visit the Pools of Ohe'o (formerly known as Seven Sacred Pools). Experience Ancient Hawaii on Horseback with Hawaiians in Kipahulu at Maui Horseback Tours. Immerse yourself in a day of adventure in one of the most beautiful places on our Planet Earth and find out the meaning of "Aloha" from Hawaiians. This is one of the only Native Hawaiian Owned and Operated Activity Businesses I know of.
In fact the best way to experience Hana is to spend a few days at the award winning Hotel Hana & Honua Spa.
- 4. Take a Sunset walk on Front Street, Lahaina...have a drink at Kimo's. Dinner at Lahaina Grill is always a winner as is Roy's in Kahana. Also at Kaanapali Beach enjoy Sunset Pupu's at Hula Grill. A great out of the way dining experience can be found at Beverly Gannon's Haliimaile General Store.
- 5. Explore Iao Valley, preceded by a visit to Bailey House Museum to learn about the cultural and historical significance of the place. Have dinner at the A Saigon Cafe by the bridge in Wailuku Town. Jennifer Nguyen is the owner and it has been voted the Best Ethnic Restaurant on Maui. Try the Summer rolls with peanut dipping sauce, crisped whole Opakapaka, Vietnamese burritos and pho soup. Also for the Best Coffee on Maui, visit Maui Coffee Roasters in Kahului, near the Airport. Nicky Matichyn is the owner and has been roasting Kona Beans longer than anybody.
- 6. Experience the best Kayaking Adventure Tour with South Pacific Kayaks on their Marine Reserve Explorer Tour. This trip is a fantastic experience paddling around the Ahihi Kina'u Marine reserve with the best Guides in the business. You'll experience some of Maui's best snorkeling. This trip travels one way down the Coast. Depending on the Season, you can see Humpback Whales, Dolphins and Turtles.
- 7. Scuba dive anywhere with Ed Robinson's Diving Adventures (800-635-1273), if you are experienced. Maui Sun Divers if it's your first time.
- 8..Old Lahaina Luau (800-248-5828) voted Best Luau on Maui for the fifth year in a row. Very Hawaiian, no flash or touristy glitz here. Check out their new location.
- 9. Take a Helicopter Tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters to anywhere on Maui or Molokai--truly awesome. You also get a video of your flight. For the best viewing, get the earliest flight in the morning as possible. What you see in an hour from the air, will take you days of driving around Maui to see.
- 10. Catch a Show or possibly a Hot Concert at the new Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Box office phone number is 808-242-7469. To find out what events may be happening while you are here check out Maui Community Events Calendar.
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Do's & Don'ts in Paradise!
You'll definitely need to rent a car, while on Maui. Everything you'll want to see or do will requires driving. You can get better rates, if you go for weekly rates on the rent a car. Tie a ribbon on your car antenna, so you can find your car amongst the sea of rent a cars (they all look alike).
When driving around Maui, look in your rear view mirror occasionally and if you are holding up traffic, show some "Aloha" and use your turn signal and pull over to let the Locals pass and they will wave to you with two fingers (aka shaka sign) instead of the infamous one finger.
Wear sunscreen always (even when cloudy) and rubber slippers (aka flip flops). Don't get matching aloha wear, whatever you do. Don't try to speak pidgin (local slang). Don't feed any animals or fish anywhere, ever. Remember to take nothing and leave nothing.
There is crime in paradise, so don't keep valuables in your car or trunk (there are trunk buttons inside the car). Don't leave your wallet on the beach when you swim, and play it smart.
Please note, when you are walking around, you may run into Activity Sales people. They only sell certain activities, from which they receive sales commissions from. They don't represent all the different Maui companies. Their recommendations are generally based on the highest commission rate, not what is always in your best interest.
Enjoy Maui and much Aloha!
Marc & Karen Friezner
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