Maui HI Tourism and Sightseeing

Best Time to Visit Maui Hawaii
Anytime is the perfect time to head for Maui, although if you are anxious about tropical storms avoiding late August and early September may suit you --- that said its been years since the island has taken a real hit. Summer is when the area is most crowded. Maui welcomes more family vacationers than most Hawaiian Islands. During June many people choose this piece of paradise as a honeymoon or wedding location. Click Here to find hotels in Maui. If you need additional visitor information for Maui, Click Here.

Average Maui Weather
Whats not to love? Year-round highs in the 80s with lows in the 70s and 60s. November, January, and December each get around three inches of rain but the rest of the year rainfall is sparse and wont spoil your getaway.

Transportation
American, Northwest, and United are the major carriers serving Maui. Alamo, Avis, Dollar and Hertz car rental agencies all have outlets on the island. Many tourists choose to arrive in Honolulu and take a regional carrier to Maui. The Molokai Ferry offers round-trip and one-way service between Maui and Molokai. The Lahaina/Lanai Passenger Shuttle runs round-trips to and from Lahaina Harbor on Maui. Speedy Shuttle provides airport transfers to hotels, on Maui call (808) 661- 6667 or call them toll free at 1.800.977.2605 from the United States and Canada.

In-Season Costs
Most of what you come to Maui for, the natural wonders, wonderful weather, and Pacific culture, are like the other best things in life--- free. So that leaves you lots of room to budget for extras. If you are interested in inter-island cruises or guided tours of the area attractions, figure in a cost of around $75 per adult for your escorted adventures. Hotel rooms range from bare bones budget accommodations in the $50 range to luxury resorts with per-night prices hovering around $200. Meals at nicer restaurants run around $15 to $20 for lunch and around $50 for a three-course meal with wine in the evening. Keep in mind that fresh local food is not expensive, and save your appetite for a juicy steak until you return stateside - beef dishes tend to be pricey.

Hawaii Tourism - Maui Attractions, Activities and Day Trips
Holo-Holo is Hawaiian for day trip. Maui is full of enticing parks and outdoor experiences. But if you want to explore the surrounding islands youll find a host of tour providers and ferry services eager to help you day trip. The most popular day trip is by sea to Moloka'i, Hawaii's most unspoiled island. Outdoor explorers, eco-seekers, and ocean adventurers consider this tiny island a must-do. Moloka'i has no traffic lights and hardly any traffic. Horseback riding, kayaking, and mountain biking are among the most popular activities. Seekers of solitude day trip to Lana'i. The former site of one of Hawaii's major pineapple plantations, Lana'i is still so sparely populated that you can stroll on the beach for a mile without encountering another person. Lanai also has two extremely unique golf courses.

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Things to do in Maui HI, Sightseeing and Maui HI Tourism