Top Four Things To Do In Maui

By Ella Hemmings


If you soon will be heading to Maui, you probably cannot wait to soak up some rays and enjoy a few relaxing days in the warm island waters. While that is a great way to spend your time in Maui, there are a few other adventures that shouldn't be ignored.

1. Catch The Sunrise At The Top Of Haleakala

Long ago, Haleakala erupted and created a huge crater. Today this volcano, located at 10,000 feet elevation in Haleakala National Park, is one of the top destinations for travelers to Maui. If you are planning to visit the crater, consider getting up around 3 a.m. and driving to the park and arriving prior to sunrise. Once you reach the top, you can watch as a night sky filled with stars transforms into a glorious sunrise. After the amazing sunrise, spend a few hours hiking around the crater, which is fascinating and the largest dormant volcano on Earth.

2. Journey Down The Road To Hana

We've all seen those bumper stickers proclaiming, "I Survived the Road to Hana," and while it's a bit tongue in cheek, this 45-mile highway journey definitely can be a bit perilous. Winding through rain forests and along the rugged coastline, the road to the town of Hana takes a considerable amount of time to traverse. One reason is because of the narrow, windy road and also because there are more than 40 one-lane bridges to cross. In addition, you definitely will want to stop many times along the way. The views are picture-perfect and you can find waterfalls, enjoy the waves and take tons of great pictures. Generally, it is recommended that you plan on spending at least eight hours on this journey, and there are almost no services from Paia (the town where you truly begin the journey) to Hana, so pack up a lunch, water, some towels and some snacks.

3. Enjoy The Island From A Different Perspective

The views from the beach or the top of Haleakala are spectacular to be sure, but you also can enjoy some fantastic views out at sea. Consider booking a boat trip or whale watching adventure and you'll get a look at the island from another perspective. Kayaking is another option, and kayak treks are quite popular in Maui.

4. Get Married

Couples flock to Maui every year in search of romance, and what could be more romantic than enjoying a Maui wedding or perhaps a vow renewal? Surprisingly, a destination wedding can be very affordable, especially since you typically have a small guest list. Your reception costs are greatly reduced because you simply don't have as many guests to accommodate. In addition, a wedding planner definitely is a necessity but this service means you don't have to handle all those pesky wedding details.

The staff at Love Maui Weddings, for example, can handle the details of any size wedding from an intimate elopement ceremony right on the beach to a large formal wedding at a lush Hawaiian plantation or resort. This Maui wedding planning service also offers a wide variety of packages to make planning as easy and as affordable as possible.




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