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Maui's
Top Snokel Spots
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Shipwreck
Beach
on
Lanai
Shipwreck
Beach is one of the most interesting beaches that you will
visit.
It's on the island of Lana, a short ferry ride from Lahaina
Harbor in Lahaina Town on the west side of Maui.
The
best beach on the island of
Lanai is Hulopoe
Beach on the south side of the island. In fact, it's just
a short walk from the harbor at Manele Bay.
Take
the ferry to Lanai from Maui. Photos
of Hulopoe Beach Park!
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Maui
To Lanai
Ferry
Experience
another Hawaiian island and take the ferry
to Lanai from Lahaina Harbor. It's a short 45-minute ride
to Manele Bay and makes a wonderful day trip.
The
giant green sea turtles
seen in water around Maui are one thing you might experience
while snorkeling at various locations. They are called Honu
in the Hawaiian language and are an endangered species.
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Banyan
Tree in Lahaina on West Maui
The
town of Lahaina on the west side of Maui hosts one of the
largest and oldest Banyan Trees in the United States. Planted
in 1873, the tree covers the whole block and is covers over
225 feet. It is over 60 feet in the air.
The
Banyan Tree is located in the heart of Lahaina Town, and is
right across from the harbor. Lahaina
Town is a historic, whaling community that is know for
shopping, art galleries, jewelry stores and restaurants.
The
Banyan Tree has 12 major trunks coming from just one central
tree, and the branches spread-out in all directions forming
a mushroom-like canopy over the park.
During
the Christmas season, the tree is lit with thousand of Christmas
lights. It's also the home to numerous craft shows and special
Boat Days when cruise ships are visiting Maui.
When
visiting Maui, take a day and visit the Banyan Tree in the
National Historic Landmark town of Lahaina. It's a great way
to spend the day or evening!
Suggestions!
*
Get an ice cream cone and sit in the park and enjoy the view
*
Do not feed the birds!
*
Go during the day - at night the birds are nesting
*
Visit the Lahaina Harbor & The Wharf Cinema Center nearby
Enjoy
This Narrated Video & Photo
Slideshow
of Lahaina Town
Just
north of Lahaina Town is Baby Beach.
Enjoy
This Photo Slideshow
Send
Your Comments & Questions to Steven
Scott, a Maui-based
freelance
travel writer and photographer.
Kaanapali
Resort Area
On
Maui's west side is one of the nicest resort, dining and shopping
areas on the island - Kaanapali. It's located just off Hwy.
30 and a mile past Lahaina
Town. Famous Black
Rock beach is located in the Kaanapali
Beach Resort area, along with Whaler's Village, numerous
resorts, and plenty of shopping and dining.
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Top
Beaches
Maui
boasts some of the nicest beaches
in the world, with West Maui having the largest selection
of beaches with calm, clear water. Enjoy a nice overview of
these beaches!
Maui
has many out-of-the-way places to eat, offering a unique blend
of Asian and local Hawaiian flavors. Here
are a few!
* Jawz Fish Tacos
* Gazebo in Napili
* Aloha Mixed
Plate in Lahaina
* Kihei Caffe
in Kihei
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Swinging
Bridges Hike
The
hike to the Swinging Bridges is an easy 2 1/2 mile walk each
way and can be done in the early morning hours or late afternoon,
leaving you plenty of time to do other activities.
At
just over 10,000 feet in the air, Hakeakala Crater is one
of the most amazing places to visit on Maui - and on the planet!
The drive to Haleakala
National Park takes you through the beautiful "upcountry"
section of Maui. It's a leisure drive and is a must-see
location while visiting the island.
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Iao
Valley
Iao
Valley is one of the most beautiful places on Maui. It's known
for the Iao Needle, but it's also the site of some of Maui's
most famous battles. Photos!
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Big
Beach in Makena
Big
Beach in the Makena area of souwthwest Maui, is one of the
best beaches on the island. It offers a wide, sandy beach
that is well-known as a good boogie board location. Photos
!
While on Maui,
take time to visit Big Beach and the lava fields south of
it!
The
town of Lahaina on the west side of Maui hosts one of the
largest and oldest Banyan Trees in the United States. Planted
in 1873, the tree covers the whole block and is covers over
225 feet. It is over 60 feet in the air.
tree, and the branches spread-out in all directions forming
a mushroom-like canopy over the park.
