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Maui Towns, Regions and Scenic Drives

Kihei to Hana, Paia to Kapalua: what each town is like and how to drive between them.

Driving the Road to Hana Upcountry Maui: Kula, Makawao and Pukalani Paia, Haiku and the North Shore Kihei, Wailea and Makena Kaanapali, Kapalua and West Maui Lahaina Recovery and Respectful Visiting Wailuku, Kahului and Central Maui Hana Town and Kipahulu Maalaea and the Central Isthmus Neighbor Islands and Day Trips From Maui
Maalaea and the Central Isthmus: Maui’s Wind-Swept Harbor and Island Crossroads
Maalaea and the Central Isthmus ·

Maalaea and the Central Isthmus: Maui’s Wind-Swept Harbor and Island Crossroads

Maalaea is easy to miss if you are racing from Kahului Airport to a resort in Wailea or Kaanapali.

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Visiting Lahaina with Respect: Supporting Recovery and Honoring West Maui’s Spirit
Lahaina Recovery and Respectful Visiting ·

Visiting Lahaina with Respect: Supporting Recovery and Honoring West Maui’s Spirit

Lahaina is not just a pretty port town on Maui’s west coast.

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South Maui’s Sunlit Trio: Kihei, Wailea, and Makena
Kihei, Wailea and Makena ·

South Maui’s Sunlit Trio: Kihei, Wailea, and Makena

The first thing many visitors notice about South Maui is the light.

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From Kihei to Makena: A South Maui Coastal Day of Beaches, Bays, and Lava Trails
Kihei, Wailea and Makena ·

From Kihei to Makena: A South Maui Coastal Day of Beaches, Bays, and Lava Trails

South Maui begins with the easy rhythm of Kihei, where early risers walk barefoot across warm sand and outrigger canoes slice through water turned silver by the morning sun.

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A Perfect Day Trip from Maui to Lanai: Ferry Rides, Hidden Beaches, and Small-Island Charm
Neighbor Islands and Day Trips From Maui ·

A Perfect Day Trip from Maui to Lanai: Ferry Rides, Hidden Beaches, and Small-Island Charm

Lanai floats just off Maui’s west coast, a quiet silhouette that many visitors admire from Kaanapali or Kapalua without ever realizing how easy it is to reach.

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West Maui Magic: Kaanapali, Kapalua, and the Scenic Kahekili Highway
Kaanapali, Kapalua and West Maui ·

West Maui Magic: Kaanapali, Kapalua, and the Scenic Kahekili Highway

West Maui has a way of giving you two vacations in one.

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West Maui Magic: Kaanapali, Kapalua, and the Coast That Keeps Calling You Back
Kaanapali, Kapalua and West Maui ·

West Maui Magic: Kaanapali, Kapalua, and the Coast That Keeps Calling You Back

West Maui is the kind of place that settles into your memory long after you leave.

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West Maui Wanderings: Kaanapali, Kapalua, and the Scenic Coast Beyond
Kaanapali, Kapalua and West Maui ·

West Maui Wanderings: Kaanapali, Kapalua, and the Scenic Coast Beyond

West Maui has a way of convincing you to slow down.

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Upcountry Maui: Where Paniolo Towns, Farmland, and Mountain Views Meet
Upcountry Maui: Kula, Makawao and Pukalani ·

Upcountry Maui: Where Paniolo Towns, Farmland, and Mountain Views Meet

Upcountry Maui feels like a different island, though it rests on the same slopes of Haleakala.

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Upcountry Maui: A Journey Through Kula, Makawao, and Pukalani
Upcountry Maui: Kula, Makawao and Pukalani ·

Upcountry Maui: A Journey Through Kula, Makawao, and Pukalani

Upcountry Maui feels like a different island from the sun-soaked resort coast.

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Maalaea and the Central Isthmus: Maui’s Sunny Crossroads Between Mountains and Sea
Maalaea and the Central Isthmus ·

Maalaea and the Central Isthmus: Maui’s Sunny Crossroads Between Mountains and Sea

Maalaea sits at Maui’s narrow waist, a small harbor village where the West Maui Mountains lean close to the sea and the broad Central Isthmus opens toward Haleakala.

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Upcountry Maui: Kula, Makawao, and Pukalani in the Cooler Air
Upcountry Maui: Kula, Makawao and Pukalani ·

Upcountry Maui: Kula, Makawao, and Pukalani in the Cooler Air

Upcountry Maui begins where the coastline falls away and the road starts to climb.

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