When they learn you’re taking your first trip to Maui, get ready for some envious looks. The thought of lying on sun soaked beaches, regularly named “the best” by travel magazines, is enough to make anyone jealous. But once you arrive on Maui, you’ll see there’s so much more for them to envy.
Maui is blessed with a variety of picturesque landscapes. You can snorkel in Kaanapali one day and explore the summit of Haleakala the next. Spend a day driving along the legendary Hana highway then relax the next day by taking a leisurely stroll in Lahaina. There’s so much to see and do on Maui it’s best to plan ahead. Just remember to send your friends a postcard.
Top Five Things To Do on Your First Trip to Maui:
5. Visit Iao Valley State Park to see the Iao Needle, a 2,250-ft. rock pinnacle.
4. Browse through Lahaina storefronts and visit the 60-ft. tall Banyan Tree.
3. Take a boat trip to tiny Molokini island for unparalleled diving or snorkel at Black Rock off the Kaanapali coast.
2. Take the long, winding road to Hana and see the Seven Sacred Pools.
1. Drive up, up, up to Haleakala National Park and learn about the volcano.
