Maui Island Hawaii Island Maui Vacation Travel
Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands with an area of 727.2 square miles. It is known as the "Valley Isle" because the volcanoes which formed the island long ago left Maui with a rugged topography full of diverse climatic conditions. Depending upon which part of Maui island you will visit, you could experience varying types of weather. Whale watching is especially good in Maui during the winter months due to the warm waters in the Auau Channel. Scenic drives along the Hana Highway, sun-kissed beaches, rain forests, challenging world class golf courses, luxury resort spas at Kapalua and Wailea, memorable sunsets, big wave surfing, Friday night "Art nights" in Lahaina and a wine and food festival are just the beginning of what makes Maui island alluring.
