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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 ...

Coast Guard, Maui Rescue Crews Search For Kayaker – Honolulu …

HONOLULU — Rescue personnel from the Coast Guard and Maui Fire Department are searching for a 55 year-old kayaker missing near Kalepolepo Beach Park Wednesday. Thursday, January 26, 2012. The original is continued here: Coast Guard, Maui Rescue Crews Search For Kayaker – Honolulu …

Project challenges several layers thick – Mauinews.com … – Maui News

KAHULUI — The main runway at Kahului Airport was built by the Navy in 1942 with 3 inches of asphalt over 8 inches of cinders. Click and read more here: Project challenges several layers thick – Mauinews.com … – Maui News

Maui's Kamaole Beaches Closing After Shark Sighting – Honolulu …

WAILEA-MAKENA, Hawaii — Maui County officials say they are in the process of closing Kamaole Beach Park I, II and III near Wailea-Makena after a shark sighting Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Click and read the original post: Maui's Kamaole Beaches Closing After Shark Sighting – Honolulu …

Dispatch to Maui | SURFER Magazine

Dispatch to Maui . A big day in Honolua Bay. By SURFER/ Posted on January 24, 2012. < Prev | Built to Ride Part I … Related Posts: Da Hui Backdoor Shootout. The North Shore's grassroots competition returns to perfect Pipeline....more ... Click and see the full article here: Dispatch to Maui | SURFER Magazine

Missing Maui Hiker Found With Minor Injuries – Honolulu News Story …

WAILUKU, Hawaii — A 58-year-old man who was reported missing after hiking the Halemauu Trail on Haleakala on Maui was found Monday, according to Maui County fire officials. Monday, January 23, 2012. You can read more here: Missing Maui Hiker Found With Minor Injuries – Honolulu News Story …

Ship Owner Moves Old Navy Vessel From Maui's Sugar Beach …

HONOLULU — The state says an old Navy landing craft that washed ashore at Sugar Beach on Maui's south shore was removed around 2 a.m. Wednesday. Thursday, January 19, 2012. Please read the original here: Ship Owner Moves Old Navy Vessel From Maui's Sugar Beach …

Maui Hyatt Regency–is upgrading to Ocean Front or Club Level …

My husband and I are going to Maui in April and I am looking at the room choices. Can anyone who has stayed there tell me if upgrading to Ocean Front and then to a club level room worth it? Thank you! Posted in the United … The original is continued here: Maui Hyatt Regency–is upgrading to Ocean Front or Club Level …

Local Favorite Maui Luaus | The FlipKey Blog

Today we're featuring local knowledge by Maui pro, Tania G…. Monday, January 16th, 2012. Deals of the Week: Maui Wowie! » Ready to say “goodbye” to the mainland and “aloha” to a… Friday, January 13th, 2012 … Clcik and go here to see the original: Local Favorite Maui Luaus | The FlipKey Blog

Where to Shop in Maui | The FlipKey Blog

Today we're featuring local knowledge by Maui pro, Tania G…. Monday, January 16th, 2012. Deals of the Week: Maui Wowie! » Ready to say “goodbye” to the mainland and “aloha” to a… Friday, January 13th, 2012 … Click to see more here: Where to Shop in Maui | The FlipKey Blog

Maui in March with children | United States Forum | Fodor's Travel …

We have booked our flights and now are trying to figure out where to stay in Maui . We have three boys ranging in age from 7 to 14. We are looking for a resort that has a nice beach for the boys, within walking distance to a … Clcik and go here to see the original: Maui in March with children | United States Forum | Fodor's Travel …

West Maui – beaches for children | United States Forum | Fodor's …

Hello, Will be spending 4 days in Maui with twin ten year old boys. We went a few years ago and stayed at Kamaole and really liked it, not super expensive and a good beach nearby. I would like to try a different area, maybe … The original is continued here: West Maui – beaches for children | United States Forum | Fodor's …

6 nts Kauai or Kauai/Maui | United States Forum | Fodor's Travel …

We're planning a 6 night vacation to Kauai in April. It occurred to me that maybe it would be worth it to also try to see Maui . Any advice? Family of 4 (kids 13 and 16). Trying to avoid crowded areas. Click to see the original here: 6 nts Kauai or Kauai/Maui | United States Forum | Fodor's Travel …

Kauai, Maui or St. Lucia | United States Forum | Fodor's Travel Talk …

My boyfriend and I are planning a almost last-minute getaway for mid-late Feb. We live in Chicago and consequently want to go somewhere warm and scenic. I'd done some research and was pretty settled on St. Lucia but … Click now to see the original post: Kauai, Maui or St. Lucia | United States Forum | Fodor's Travel Talk …

Itinerary w/ Toddlers: Big Island / Maui | United States Forum …

My husband and I go to Hawaii every 5th wedding anniversary and this is the first trip that we have kids. We've decided to take them with us (1.5 and 3.5 years old) and my best friend is coming with us as a sort of nanny. Click to visit original link: Itinerary w/ Toddlers: Big Island / Maui | United States Forum …

Hawaiian Airlines creates new Maui hub | KHON2 Hawaii's News …

The company says the new hub will offer improved connections between Maui and other points within the Hawaiian Islands as well as flights to and from the West Coast. Clcik to view full post: Hawaiian Airlines creates new Maui hub | KHON2 Hawaii's News …

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