Maui Vacation and Visitors Guide
Maui travel information guide
Your Maui guide for history, vacation rental, and tourism information
Fast Maui Facts
Interesting facts to know if you are traveling to Maui
2. Mayor: Charmaine Tavares
3. Population: 141,320 (2006)
4. Part of Hawaiian kingdom: 1790
5. Time Zone: Hawaiian Standard Time
6. Major cities: Kahului, Wailuku, Lahaina, Kihei
7. Nickname: The Valley Isle , The Magic Isle
8. Official state items:
Flower - Pink Lokelani
Color - pink
9. Highest point - Haleakala at 10,023 feet above sea level
Maui History
A little Maui History to make your vacation more educational
Not long after King Kamehameha conquered Maui and incorporated it into the Hawaiian kingdom in 1790, the island became one of the main Hawaiian ports for the whaling industry. Trade flourished between the ships and the islanders introducing many influences to Maui's shores. By the mid-1800's agriculture gained a stronghold on the island, supporting major sugar and pineapple plantations. Maui Tourism Information
What travelers to Maui are doing.

The island's diversity attracts many vacationers, with nearly 2.5 million visitors coming to Maui annually. Maui offers plenty of outdoor explorations, such as Haleakala National Park and the remote Hana coastline. The drive to Hana, Maui is considered one of the top 10 most spectacular drives in North America. Quaint towns like Lahaina provide various shops and restaurants for vacationers, as well as art and culture. There are several accommodation variations to chose from; Visitors can stay in hotels, Maui villas, beach cottages, Maui condos, Maui vacation rentals, a bed and breakfast, or one of many resorts. The resort areas of Kaanapali and Wailea offer fine hotels, gorgeous beaches and famous golf courses. For a wide selection of resources also check out Metro Blaze - Search the Big Cities of Hawaii. It is a directory of informative websites, online resources and links pertaining to the larger cities of Hawaii.
Living
Who lives on Maui?
People on Maui vacations often are tempted to grow roots there. Here's a little info on the ones that have. The population of Maui experienced a boom between the 1970's and 80's. Many visitors loved the island so much they decided to make Maui their home. The island has seen much development over the last 30 years and it continues to seek the best way to urbanize while maintaining an island lifestyle. The two largest industries today are agriculture and tourism.
Maui is a hub for artists and is home to many galleries and several theaters. The island's small towns offer entertainment and culture that is often found in more metropolitan areas.
Maui defined
Here's what people who travel the world think of Maui.
The island of Maui ( in English, in Hawaiian) is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727.2 square miles (1883.5 km2) and is the United States' 17th largest island. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than L?nai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. In 2000, Maui had a population of 117,644, third-most populous of the Hawaiian islands, behind that of Oahu and Hawaii. Kahului is the largest town on the island with a population of 20,146. Wailuku is the seat of Maui County. Other significant towns include K?hei, Lahaina, Makawao, P?ia, Kula, Haik?, H?na, K?anapali, and Kapalua.























