Maui Vacation Guide
Written by VacationIdea.com Travel Editors.
Maui Vacation Ideas
Special Offers & Packages on Maui
Hotels and Resorts on Maui
Haleakala National Park
Kapalua Resort on Maui
Maui is an incredibly diverse vacation landscape. Head to the resort areas of Kapalua and Wailea for golf and beaches or drive down the Hana Highway for a romantic stay at Hotel Hana Maui.
If you are planning a golf vacation to Hawaii, take a look at the Kapalua Resort on Maui which has three golf courses and several accommodation options, including villas with kitchens for families.
Next to Kapalua, Napili Kai Beach Resort is a getaway for families, featuring a great beach, comfortable condos and a choice of activities.
What to Do
Play golf, explore different beaches, go whale watching in winter, take a sunset cruise, try deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and watching the sunrise at Haleakala National Park.
Maui Hotels
All Maui hotels are geared towards three major vacation activities, beaches, golf and spas. Your main vacation interest should determine where you choose to stay on Maui.
For a golf vacation you should try the The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua or the Kapalua Villas. Located in the Kapalua area of Maui, you'll have access to the three Kapalua golf courses.
Even more golf options can be found in Wailea. Check out the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, the Grand Wailea Resort or the Maui Prince Hotel.
For a quieter romantic spa vacation try head to Hana and stay at the Hotel Hana-Maui. In Hana you will find beaches with far fewer crowds, great organic food, and amazing spa treatments at the Honua Spa.
Getting to Maui
There are three airports on Maui, Kahului Airport, Kapalua Airport, and Hana Airport. Try to fly into the airport that is closest to your resort or you could add a two hour car ride to your journey (especially if you're headed for Hana). Continental Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines all fly into Maui.
Flight Times to Maui
East Coast to Honolulu: 10 hours 30 minutes (add another 30 minutes for the flight from Honolulu to Maui)
West Coast to Maui: About 5 hours
Getting Around While You Are There
A rental car is a must for getting around but they can be expensive so be invest a little time looking for a deal.
When To Go
September to the Thanksgiving holidays is the low season in Hawaii. You won't have to fight for a tee time or a beach chair and you will find better deals around this time.
What to Bring
Suncreen and a hat will prevent you from being one of the many vacationers who, for some reason, feel they can get by without sun protection. Otherise you risk ruining your vacation with a lobster like "tan" on your first day in paradise.
Maui Vacation Deals & Tips
When booking your vacation, look for package deals which can save you a substantial amount of money. Most of the resorts on Maui offer vacation deals which include a car rental for the duration of your stay. Other vacation packages to look for are golf deals (if you intend on playing often, spa packages, and some family vacation deals which allow kids under a certain age to stay free. Scan the deals pages on the websites of your favorite resorts for the latest deals and see our Hawaii vacation packages page for some more ideas.
Hawaii Map
To see a map of the Hawaiian islands visit our Hawaii map page.
Travel to Maui
Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Jun 16, 2005