Maui, volcanic island, Maui county, Hawaii, U.S. It is separated from Molokai (northwest) by the Pailolo Channel, from Hawaii (southeast) by the Alenuihaha Channel, and from the small islands of Lanai and Kahoolawe (both to the west) by the Auau and Alalakeiki channels, respectively. With an area of 728 square miles (1,886 square km), the island is the second largest of the Hawaiian chain (after Hawaii island); it is also the second youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. Maui takes its name from a Polynesian demigod.
Maui Hawaii is a slice of paradise. Lush forests, beautiful seaside escapes, a barren volcano, golden beaches, towering palm trees and the gorgeous Pacific Ocean. There are so many sights and things to do in Maui, I dont know if I would ever get bored. Some of the top things to do include; Road to Hana, Mt Haleakala, Lahaina, fishing, snorkeling the Molokini crater, a sailing adventure and enjoying Maui’s pristine beaches.
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Maui Culture
One of the most memorable aspects of a visit to Maui is the opportunity to experience the rich Hawaiian culture and history of the islands. You cannot visit the Hawaiian Islands without, in some way, being exposed to its deeply-rooted heritage, whether through food, dance, music, plants, language, legends, or arts and crafts — like these beautiful lei, made of shells, feathers, and seeds. The Native Hawaiian culture is at the very heart of our islands, and it makes Hawaii completely unique from any other destination in the world.
Maui Language
When you visit Maui, you will likely hear Hawaiian being spoken, a language made up of only 5 vowels and 8 consonants, one of which is an ‘okina — a symbol similar to a backward apostrophe which signifies a glottal stop. Proper spelling of the Hawaiian language also includes the kahakō, a macron over a vowel to indicate a long vowel sound. The use of the ‘okina and kahakō are critical in defining the meanings behind similar words. For instance, the word ono is a fish, but add the ‘okina and the word ‘ono means “delicious.” (NOTE: We recognize and respect the significance of the ‘okina and kahakō markings in the written Hawaiian language; however, on our website we have chosen to omit those diacritical markings on certain words — such as Hawai‘i and Moloka‘i — in order to integrate smoothly with the more common spellings people use in online searches.) More information on the Hawaiian language here.
Maui Economy
The Visitor Industry is Maui’s leading economic sector. The Maui Visitors Bureau (which includes the Lanai Visitors Bureau and the Molokai Visitors Association) markets the Islands of Maui Nui – Maui, Molokai and Lanai – as viable and attractive travel destinations to visitors from the mainland and beyond.
Together with hotels, airlines and travel companies, MVB develops comprehensive marketing programs to help Maui retain its “#1 island in the World” status — as noted by the most respected travel outlets in the nation, including Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, TripAdvisor, Travelocity, and Successful Meetings and Conventions.
- The visitor industry touches every aspect of our three islands – approximately 80% of every dollar is generated directly or indirectly by the visitor industry – it is irrefutably the “economic engine” for the County of Maui.
- Today, Maui consistently produces some of highest room rates and occupancies in the state. Increased revenue for Maui Nui from “TAT” (hotel room tax) exceeds $20 million annually.
- The lion’s share of this tax is not paid by local residents, but rather by visitors who stay in Maui’s hotels and resorts.
- Maui County then reinvests these visitor-generated dollars into marketing Maui Nui for the benefit of all industry dependent businesses.
The Hawaii Tourism Authority is the state’s leading industry advocate and manager. The State of Hawaii’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is a regulatory body that continues to develop methods to manage tourism’s growth in a way that maximizes both the residents’ quality of life and the visitor experience.
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