| You may have noticed in your People Magazine | | | | the beach from your front door and strolling along |
| that many of the stars head to Maui, Hawaii for a | | | | the ocean shore to check out tide pools and what |
| quick getaway. Or you may remember some of | | | | the ocean has left behind. See glowing sunsets, |
| your friends going there with their families when | | | | and feel warm sand beneath your feet. |
| you were younger. Or you may recall your college | | | | What other things are there to do on Maui? Well, |
| buddies going there for spring break or a | | | | take your pick of every outdoor land and water |
| graduation celebration. In Hawaii there are 6 major | | | | adventure you could think of. Ever wanted to |
| islands and several tiny ones to choose from for | | | | learn to surf? How about parasailing or |
| a vacation. Why do so many love Maui and go | | | | windsurfing? Snorkeling is the perfect way to get |
| back to it year after year? What is so darn | | | | a look at the ocean life beneath the surface. If |
| special about Maui vacations? | | | | you are really into marine life, take scuba diving |
| Maui is located two islands southeast of Oahu. | | | | lessons and explore the vast ocean floor. If you |
| Oahu is where the state capital and Pearl Harbor | | | | are more into in-land discovery, try kayaking or |
| are located. Both Maui and Oahu have major | | | | white water rafting down rivers or hiking though |
| airports that allow you to fly there from the | | | | mysterious rainforests. You will never have |
| mainland United States, so they are both pretty | | | | enough time to do them all. That's why people |
| accessible. Maui is roughly similar in size to Oahu. | | | | keep coming back. There is simply too much to |
| Depending on the side of the island you are on, | | | | discover. |
| you will see amazing sunrises and gorgeous | | | | Another reason people love Maui is the lack of |
| sunsets on crystal blue ocean water. Maui is most | | | | over the top commercialism. Other places tend to |
| famous for its incredible beaches. People come | | | | be a little touristy and you feel like herded cattle. |
| from all over the world to get exposure to these | | | | In Maui you can feel like a local or like you belong |
| highly ranked beaches. Some are public and some | | | | there. Many visitors opt to stay in places like Maui |
| are exclusive but all are spectacular. In terms of | | | | vacation homes. This is a wonderful way to get |
| the landscape, beaches are not the only things | | | | some privacy, a more roomy space, and lots of |
| Maui offers. With several state parks and | | | | delicious amenities to complete your Maui |
| reserves you can find rainforests, cliffs, rivers, | | | | experience. You can find anything from Maui |
| and mountains to explore. If you are a | | | | condos to beach cottages to luxury villas and |
| nature-lover, Maui is heaven for you. Not only is | | | | homes. Having vacation home rentals to choose |
| the land fun to explore but the ocean is too. | | | | from helps keep Maui from feeling over done and |
| Certain times of year are best to go whale and | | | | too built up. People love Maui because it is |
| dolphin watching. Marine life abounds, even in the | | | | beautiful, close to nature, and makes you feel like |
| smallest of places. Imagine staying in one of the | | | | only you are privy to its secrets. |
| fantastic Maui vacation rentals, stepping out onto | | | | |