Pineapple Plantation (pick your own!)

Kapalua Pineapple Plantation Tour: A great way to spend a morning and you may pick a

few pineapples fresh from the field to enjoy at your Condo! It’s truly a must-do trip; fun, informal, and inexpensive!

Click here for more info!

Bike down from the Haleakala crater

You are picked up in town, and transported 10,000 feet up the Haleakala volcano in a comfortable van. You then bicycle down the 40 or so miles of road (it is ALL downhill… no worries) with a guide.

Lunch is provided outside at a comfortable stop. It’s a LOT of fun.

Skyline Eco Adventures Zip line tour

Zip line from tree to tree through the rainforest. Truly a unique experience! www.skylinehawaii.com

Spend a Day ‘Upcountry’

Be sure to visit ‘upcountry’, which is the area part way up the Haleakala volcano. At about 3000′ elevation, the views of the island and surrounding ocean are wonderful, the breezes cool and refreshing, and the things to do many! Consider a visit to the Tedeshi Winery www.mauiwine.com. Stop on the way for some great coffee and homemade desserts at Grandma’s Coffeehouse www.grandmascoffee.com. Be sure to stop at the Lavender Farm for some very unique lavender related gifts, an interesting walk through lush gardens, and more: www.aliilavender.com. On the way ‘down the mountain’, stop in Makawao Town and wander around an authentic Hawaiian ‘Cowboy Town’! Click here for more info! On the way home to the condo, back at sea level, stop in Paia, a very picturesque town with antiques, restaurants, small cafes, and more. Click here for Paia’s info!

Helicopter Tours

Several companies offer tours in various price ranges. Many folks like to take a trip early in their visit, and then later travel by car to interesting places they have seen from the air.

Snorkeling With the Turtles

There are many places to snorkel, and equipment can be rented very inexpensively at Snorkel Bob’s, with stores in several locations on the island. They are very accommodating, and can tell you where all the best spots are. The fish treat you like ‘one of their own’ when you are out there.

www.snorkelbobs.com

Golf!

Golf and Hawaii were made for each other! If you are a golfer, you will want to bring your clubs and head off for some of the finest courses you have ever seen! From a local amateur course to the sites of world famous golf classics, Maui has it all.

Kapalua Bay, the site of the world famous Mercedes Championship, is a short drive. The Dunes at Maui Lani is rated a ‘must play’ course by experts, and is a five minute drive from your condo.

Imagine yourself teeing off with a gentle tropical trade wind at your back, the beautiful blue Pacific at your side, and lush green grass as far as you can see. Click the following link for an excellent site describing all the golf adventures Maui has to offer!

https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/maui/things-to-do/land-activities/Golf

Boat Charters

Interested in a charter boat tour? We recommend Aloha Blue Charters, which is a short walk from your condo. Snorkeling, fishing, whale watching and more are all available. Small group tours are their specialty! Visit them at www.alohabluecharters.com. They offer a special “neighbor” discount for condo users in our building.Check out the LIVE webcam of the Maalaea Harbor by clicking here. This view is about 200 yards from our condo!

Maui Tropical Plantation & Country Store

You turned left on 30 to go to your condo when coming from the airport; turn RIGHT instead, and go about a mile. Wonderful plants, animals, and some unique foods. www.mauitropicalplantation.com

A day trip to Molokai Island

A great way to see Hawaii a little more like it used to be. Home to 7800 people, but without a traffic light, there are many great places to visit. You can fly there for the day, or book a ride on the Molokai Princess ferry. Car rentals available at the Molokai airport.

Maui Ocean Center

(Walking distance from your condo, the other side of the gas station).A WONDERFUL way to learn about the ocean around Hawaii and its creatures. www.mauioceancenter.com

Sunset from Haleakala

Like nothing you have seen. Beat those early morning ‘sunrise’ crowds; drive up in the late afternoon and watch the sun set instead of rise.Bring a jacket; it gets cool quickly. www.nps.gov/hale

Lahaina!

One of the early capitals of Hawaii and a historic whaling and seafaring town, Lahaina is a fun attraction a short drive from our condo. Lots of great Lahaina info can be found here. Visit on Friday evening for ‘Art Night’ and enjoy a glass of wine at one of the many galleries. Entertainment, many restaurants (from familiar national brands you will recognize from home to one-of-a-kind local treasures offering special local treats), shopping, souvenir hunting, beautiful ocean views, and more await you. Don’t miss the Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant. Click here for details.

Another gem you don’t want to miss is the ‘Aloha Plate Lunch’ restaurant. Located on Front Street a little west of town and right behind the Lahaina Cannery Mall, this little place with a million-dollar-view seaside outdoor dining area serves you authentic and wonderful local food for very reasonable prices. It is the same kitchen that prepares the food for the Old Lahaina Luau…and it’s great! Don’t miss the prawns…they are the best you’ve ever had!

Want more information online?

For an excellent web site on many Maui activities from the recognized leader in travel information, visit Frommers guide to Maui at: www.frommers.com/destinations/maui.Other excellent sites are HawaiiWeb’s Maui site at: www.hawaiiweb.com/maui or the Hawaiian Islands Guide www.hawaiisearch.com.

Shopping!!!Shop for food, souvenirs, and goodies at bargain prices at Costco, K-mart & Walmart…only 7 miles away. World class malls and specialty shops are located at: The Shops at Wailea www.shopsatwailea.com, the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center www.queenkaahumanucenter.com/html, and The Lahaina Cannery Mall www.lahainacannerymall.com. You will NOT run out of places to shop for goodies!!

Relaxing at the pool and daydreaming…. That pretty well says it all!

Scout your own adventures; develop your own favorite things and places. Don’t forget to relax, and enjoy all that paradise has to offer!