Maui (The Valley Isle)
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Gay Maui
In Hawaiian, locals say “Maui no ka oi” - “Maui is the best.” There are many reasons why that belief is so widely held by visitors and islanders alike. As popular as Gay Maui has become for tourists—as crowded as the Honoapilani Highway is at almost all times—it is still possible to find places of great beauty and tranquility. A piece of advice from our travel guide - If you are going to visit the islands, don’t skip Maui, it will be a great disservice to yourself.
Maui has its own airport so the easiest way to get into town is to take a direct flight into the Kahului Airport from any major city on the West Coast. Renting a car in Maui is extremely easy and inexpensive so this is definitely your best option especially once you are in the area. Public transportation is pretty minimal but many of the resorts have trolleys that go into the pretty popular areas so be sure to check out those sorts of options during your stay.
There are only two major seasons in Maui, and temperatures tend to be dependent on the local terrain. Different mountains and valleys around the island impact the climate in terms of winds and humidity so be sure to stay on top of those forecasts. A lot of the island is coastline so at the very least there are tons of beaches providing tons of sunshine and sand!
Maui is a huge tourist destination and lacks a lot of crime that other hotspots have, but still keep your valuables and expensive goods out of visible sight. Many resorts and hotels offer safes for valuables and irreplaceable travel documents so definitely take advantage of those options during your stay. Otherwise, hit the sand and soak up some lovely sun- stay safe with sunscreen though!
