Sunday, October 12, 2014

Top Four Things To Do In Maui

By Ella Hemmings


While all the Hawaiian islands have their charms, Maui offers an abundance of fun activities for travelers. While you might expect to spend your vacation days at the beach, there are plenty of other options to consider that will help you really get to know this island and create some beloved memories.

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. Take A Rugged Journey To Hana

When it comes to visiting the tiny hamlet of Hana, the trip is more about the journey than the destination. This little seaside town has fewer than 1,300 residents and is accessible only by State Highway 360, otherwise known as the Hana Highway. While it's only about 45 miles from the town of Paia (where one typically begins the journey) to Hana, this is a trip that easily can take 10 or more hours. The road is windy and narrow with many one-lane bridges. The scenery is spectacular and you can stop at various places to enjoy the view, hike to a waterfall or swim in the ocean. If you want to really enjoy the journey, you can book a hotel stay in Hana and then drive to and from the town at your leisure.

3. Take In The Maui View From The Sea

While you might think that it's enough to simply enjoy the sea views or perhaps take in the view of the island from Haleakala, there are also some pretty great views of Maui when you go out on the open ocean. A whale watching tour, a sunset boat cruise or even a kayaking trek are great ways to get a look at the Maui coastline from the sea.

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.

At Love Maui Weddings, this team of Maui wedding planners has been helping couples plan weddings of all sizes, as well as elopements and vow renewals for more than 25 years. They can help you plan a beachfront ceremony, a ceremony at a botanical garden, at an oceanfront resort or anywhere your heart desires. Whether the ceremony includes a large party or just the two of you, they also have some amazing wedding packages that will make your day truly spectacular.




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