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Maui Windsurfing Jaws – Bart de Zwart and Diony Guadagnino – March 30 2010

The forecast for March 30th 2010 was for very strong trade winds and big waves on Maui’s North Shore – perfect for windsurfing - and the predicted swell for the day was big enough for Jaws to be going off. The strong winds meant that surfers would not be out on the huge waves that Jaws can serve up, but these winds meant that this would be a great opportunity to windsurf Jaws! So early in the morning Bart de Zwart, Kanaha Kai Maui Windsurfing shop owner, and his buddy Diony Guadagnino, Hot Sails Maui team rider, both checked out ...

The Maui Ocean Center Aquarium, Shop and Restaurant at Maalea

Maui boasts plenty of activities geared toward adults: championship-level golf courses, stunning hiking trails and trendy nightclubs and bars. But Maui also offers plenty for younger visitors, too. And these offerings start with the Maui Ocean Center. Consistently ranked as one of the top family attractions in Hawaii, Maui's Ocean Center aquarium manages that rarest of feats: It’s kid friendly but fun for adults, too. Located right next to Maalea Harbor and the whale-watching boats, the Maui Ocean Center is home to an amazing array of oceanic life. Visitors can marvel at giant sea turtles, menacing looking hammerhead sharks and mysterious, but ...

Jaws Peahi Maui Big Wave Tow-in Surfing December 7th, 8th and 9th 2009

Big waves at Jaws from December 7th to 9th have seen the North Shore of Maui going crazy. Surf forcasters predicted that the westerly swells arriving Monday December 7th 2009 would bring some of the biggest waves ever seen to Maui's North Shore breaks at Hookipa and Jaws at Peahi. Well the waves never actually reached th dizzy heights of the hype that the news and media outlets created about what was to come. The waves were big, but no bigger than a normal Jaws surfing event. Despite this the authorities closed off Hookipa Beach Bark completely on the Monday, including ...

Driving the Road to Hana along the Hana Highway

Maui offers plenty of attractions designed to get tourists moving. Everything from championship-level golf to snorkeling to surfing can provide Maui visitors a true workout. But there is one attraction on the island that encourages travelers to get into their cars, the Hana Highway. The Hana Highway, known also as the Road to Hana, is the 68-mile ribbon of Hawaii State Highways 36 and 360 that runs from busy Kahului to the town of Hana in eastern Maui. The Road to Hana has become a popular tourist attraction in Maui. It’s little wonder why; The Hana Highway is one of the most scenic ...

Hike The Crater and Other Trails in Haleakala National Park

Hiking into Haleakala National Park can be a lot of fun, especially if you hike into the crater! There are many ways to see Haleakala, Maui’s towering dormant volcano. But hiking into it might be the best way get a real close up experience that you will never forget. You might be surprised to learn that there are 27 miles of hiking trails inside the crater of Haleakala. Not only that, the crater boasts two camping sites and three cabins. By following two main trails, tourists can experience most of the amazing scenery of Haleakala, including the burnt-red cinder cones and the dark-black ...

Visit Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve Near Kihei

Maui is home to an amazingly diverse array of wildlife and plant life. Much of this is on display at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve. Located near to the small southern Maui tourist and each area of Kihei, the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve is a 700-acre U.S. Fish and Wildlife wetland preserve. It is home to endangered Hawaiian coots, Hawaiian ducks and Hawaiian stilts all of which are distinct species that only exist in the Hawaiian Islands. While the pond does serve as a safe refuge for these birds and other animals, it also offers protection to the coral reefs ...

Visit the Summit of Haleakala in the National Park

Maui's Haleakala translates as “The House of the Sun” and this dormant volcano, which is the tallest peak on Maui at an impressive 10,023 feet above sea level, deserves the title. Looking up at the peak, it does seem as if Haleakala can pierce the sun. A hike, or more likely a drive, to the Haleakala National Park summit area is a must for any visitor to Maui. The depression at the summit – sometimes incorrectly called Haleakala’s crater – is large enough, as it’s frequently said, to hold the entire island of Manhattan. The Haleakala National Park summit area stretches 7-and-a-half ...

Why Lahaina is Maui's Most Popular Town for Tourists

Tourists may know Lahaina as the trendy shopping district on the Hawaiian island of Maui. But this busy little town is actually much more than that. Lahaina is one of the most historic towns in all of Hawaii, with a past that includes whalers, missionaries, scoundrels and saints. It is surrounded by majestic mountains, and boasts a banyan tree first planted in 1873 that has since grown to the size of an entire city block. And the banyan isn’t the only thing that’s big in Lahaina. The former whaling town is also home to a bronze Buddha statue said to be the ...

Raising Maui Parrotbills

A newly hatched Maui parrotbill weighs only 1.5 grams (about the weight of a large paperclip!) and needs to be fed every hour between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. for the first 13 days… Click and see the full article here: Raising Maui Parrotbills

Lingle Opens Maui Headquarters in Wailuku | Maui Now

Former governor Linda Lingle returned to the Valley Isle on Tuesday for the opening of her Maui headquarters in her campaign for US Senate. Click and see the full article here: Lingle Opens Maui Headquarters in Wailuku | Maui Now

Omidyar Fellows Program Seeks Maui Emerging Leaders | Maui Now

A leadership development program sponsored by eBay founder turned philanthropist Pierre Omidyar, was launched yesterday under the newly created Hawai'i Leadership Forum. Click to read this article in full: Omidyar Fellows Program Seeks Maui Emerging Leaders | Maui Now

Ocean Current Signs Maui's Ola Eleogram | News, surf | TransWorld …

Ocean Current has signed Maui native Olamana “Ola” Eleogram as its newest surf pro. Click to read more now: Ocean Current Signs Maui's Ola Eleogram | News, surf | TransWorld …

We're In a Maui Kinda Mood

A travel article about Beers & Beans taking a press trip to the Hawaiian Island of Maui with the Maui Tourism board and creating the perfect Maui Itinerary. Clcik and go here to see the original: We're In a Maui Kinda Mood

PHOTOS: Maui Visitor Charity Walk Raised $555000 | Maui Now

Over 2500 Mauians participated in the Visitor Industry Charity Walk on May 11. The event raised over $555000 to benefit Maui non- profits. You can read more here: PHOTOS: Maui Visitor Charity Walk Raised $555000 | Maui Now

Maui Flora | Flickr – Photo Sharing!

Taken on the Hawaiian island of Maui while on an island tour. Click to see the rest here: Maui Flora | Flickr – Photo Sharing!

Maui Public Assistance Briefing Planned For March Storm | Maui Now

A presidential disaster declaration following a severe storm in March, made funding available to certain private, nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis in Maui County. Click to see the original here: Maui Public Assistance Briefing Planned For March Storm | Maui Now

Maui's Noni Biotech Recognized as Top Exporter by Mayor | Maui Now

On May 4, Maui Mayor Alan M. Arakawa toured the headquarters of Noni Biotech International and invited the company to join a County of Maui trip to Japan and Korea. Click this – the rest is here!: Maui's Noni Biotech Recognized as Top Exporter by Mayor | Maui Now

Maui Mayor: Critics Of Inouye “Completely Out Of Touch” | Hawaii …

BY MAUI MAYOR ALAN ARAKAWA –This letter is in response to recent comments disparaging U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye. For anyone to say that a man like. Click here for the the original post: Maui Mayor: Critics Of Inouye “Completely Out Of Touch” | Hawaii …

Four Seasons Maui Trip Review! | United States Forum | Fodor's …

Just got back from the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea. Had previously stayed at the Fairmont Wailea. The Four Seasons was certainly gorgeous and had the better pools (particularly loved the serenity pool). I was a little … Click and read more here: Four Seasons Maui Trip Review! | United States Forum | Fodor's …

4 Nights in Maui in June or July: South Shore? | United States Forum …

I am certain I will be able to find a reasonable flight from Oahu to Maui so we've decided to visit Maui for 4 nights this time. We want to see the Haleakala Crater and also drive the road to Hana. The top of the hotel budget is … Click now to see the original post here: 4 Nights in Maui in June or July: South Shore? | United States Forum …

Maui Chemtrail/Geoengineering Symposium :

Curious and concerned Maui residents gathered at The Studio Maui in Ha'iku on Friday, April 27, for the Maui Chemtrail/Geoengineering Symposium, a presentation about a hot topic in some circles–the alleged dispersal of … Click for original post: Maui Chemtrail/Geoengineering Symposium :

Kauai or Maui from Wakiki? | United States Forum | Fodor's Travel …

Which island and which hotel do you prefer? It's only for 4 to 5 nights so the budget is around $300-$400 a night, nothing outrageous. We're looking for upscale, quiet, less famiies, good food, etc. We'll have a car or a jeep or … Click here for the the original post: Kauai or Maui from Wakiki? | United States Forum | Fodor's Travel …

Day hikes on Maui | United States Forum | Fodor's Travel Talk Forums

Any recommendations on best day hikes on Maui ? Also the Haleakala Bike Company for the sunrise and downhill bike ride? Posted in the United States forum. Click to see the original here: Day hikes on Maui | United States Forum | Fodor's Travel Talk Forums

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