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Inside Background
Background 
Accomodation Maui Vacation Rentals http://www.hawaii... (All Hawaii's vacation...
Last edited: December 21, 2009
Culture 
Maui , as well as all of the islands that make up Hawaii , is a place filled...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Health & Safety 
Safety concerns on the Island of Maui primarily center around the beaches and...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
History 
Modern history on the Hawaiian islands began in the mid-1700s when the first...
Last edited: June 14, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Hawaii  by James Michener - A wonderful work of historical fiction traces the...
Last edited: January 19, 2009
Tourist Board Info 
The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau is a great source of information for...
Last edited: November 20, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Daytime high temperatures on Maui range from about 78 degrees in the wintertime...
Last edited: June 04, 2009
The Road to Hana & Beyond 
Commercial Guides to the Road to Hana First and foremost, you will most likely...
Last edited: December 02, 2009
What are Maui's Resort Areas Like? 
Here's a general lowdown on the main resort areas of Maui, focusing on South...
Last edited: June 14, 2007
Can you trust the forecast? 
So... you're leaving for Maui in 3 days and the online web-based weather...
Last edited: March 03, 2007
Driving around Maui 
Unless you're planning on staying at your hotel for the duration of your stay...
Last edited: June 04, 2009
Honeymoons 
Pros and cons of a honeymoon in Maui Pros -The beaches are superb and there are...
Last edited: May 09, 2007
Introduction 
Maui is a beautiful island, with lush green hills, waterfalls, and home to many...
Last edited: January 09, 2009
Maui Adventures 
Skyline Eco Adventures Zipline Tour  Zipline tours are popping up in vacation...
Last edited: October 01, 2009
Maui Pictures & Photography 
You can't go to Maui without taking a couple hundred pictures, it's just not...
Last edited: December 17, 2009
Must Dos on Maui 
Note before reading tips below: You need to be aware that there are usually...
Last edited: December 23, 2009
What's the water temperature? 
This question comes up a LOT - and understandably so. Folks really want to know...
Last edited: July 27, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Getting Around 
Getting around in Maui can be accomplished in a variety of ways. One of the...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Public Transportation 
Public transportation in Maui provides service to the most popular areas of the...
Last edited: May 06, 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Just like most cities in the United States and around the world which see a...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Maui is an island that contains activities which an entire family can enjoy, no...
Last edited: June 14, 2006
Things to Do 
(Note: This list is generally biased  to West Maui.) Best Luau - "Feast at...
Last edited: August 13, 2008
Nightlife 
There are many, many activities on Maui that lend to the entertaining, lively...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
One of the most exciting, exhilirating hikes on Maui is the Pipiwai Trail in...
Last edited: June 28, 2006
The Performing Arts 
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center has been in operation since 1994. It’s a...
Last edited: June 16, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Water Sports Obviously, the main sports are water based. Snorkeling, scuba...
Last edited: October 07, 2009
Activities & Operators 
Snorkelling - for trips to Molokini and Lanai' i the Paragon Sailing Catamarans...
Last edited: December 30, 2009
Getting Married on Maui 
Congratulations, you've decided to get married in Maui......your first question...
Last edited: December 08, 2009
Guidebooks 
Here are some books might appeal to upcoming Maui visitors. In the meantime...
Last edited: October 16, 2009
Hawaiian Luau 
A visit to the Hawaiian Islands isn't complete without attending a luau, a...
Last edited: June 13, 2006
Scuba Diving 
Maui is Great! The scuba diving off of Maui's Southwest coast is a favorite...
Last edited: November 02, 2009
Scuba Diving/Snorkeling 
Places to snorkel/SCUBA Snorkeling: MOLOKINI Molokini is a nice place to...
Last edited: July 21, 2009
Ahihi-Kinau Natural Preserve 
"Ahihi-Kinau is the only Natural Area Reserve System in the State of Hawaii...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Hana Highway 
For those stout hearted  adventurer type travelers, the Hana highway has more...
Last edited: October 15, 2009
Iao Needle State Park 
State park in the central highlands of Western Maui.  Known for its lushness...
Last edited: June 08, 2009
Maui Ocean Center 
Maui Ocean Center is Hawaii's top rated family attraction-  it's kid...
Last edited: May 25, 2009
Ohe'o Gulch 
**Please note that as of 10.26.2006, this area is inaccessible due to a bridge...
Last edited: March 28, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Maui has some unique dining experiences.   Enjoy O'o farm tour and lunch.  You...
Last edited: July 23, 2008
Breakfast 
A great place for breakfast (maybe the best ) is the Gazebo restaurant in...
Last edited: September 06, 2007
Cheap Eats 
 Whalers General Store: (Wailea) located in the Shops at Wailea is a general...
Last edited: May 24, 2009
Dining for Large Groups 
BJ's Chicago Pizzaria has a room with seating for 15-20 people.  The pizza is...
Last edited: July 09, 2008
Dining with a View 
There are many great restaurants with ocean views but  two local favorites are...
Last edited: July 21, 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: December 30, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 13, 2009
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