Totaling just under 11,000 square feet, the Hawaiian island of Maui feels like a small town in the tropics. It’s not all beaches and surf like you might think — Maui’s eco systems range from desert-like Kaupo to the moonscape of Haleakala volcano to the jungles of Hana and Kipahulu. Not to mention Upcountry, where the evenings are cool and the tree of choice isn’t your typical palm tree but the eucalyptus. You will find all sorts of people here too, from those growing their own food and living off the grid to the the affluent staying at upscale hotels in Wailea. There is a place for everyone here. No wonder they call it paradise.
Enjoy some of our favorite photos from Maui:
Paia Bay beach
one of the kids at Surfing Goat Dairy
one of the many waterfalls along Hana Hwy
Tim under a monkey pod tree
heading Upcountry
dolls at an honour system clothing store in Kipahulu
Wainapanapa State Park
Mala Warf, Lahaina
Threshold at Laulima fruit stand
Have you been to Maui? If so, what did you love most about it?
I’m sold on the notion that this place is paradise … now excuse me while I book my tickets! 🙂
You won’t regret it 🙂
Such a beautiful place for visit. thanks for posting nice views.
Funny you ask that I am just polishing off my blog post on the best “action” adventures on Maui (and one on Oahu) from my kid’s perspective https://travelbugwithin.com.au/
You saw much more than we did in five days! Lovely selection of photos.
Well, we’ve been here since April so we had much more time to explore 🙂 Look forward to reading your article!
That Maui story I mentioned, well its finished (finally) https://travelbugwithin.com.au/2014/08/maui-active-boys-heaven/
Wow guys! These pictures make me want to jump on the first available flight to Maui, it really looks stunning!!!
You wouldn’t regret it 🙂
Never been to Maui, but the landscape looks just stunning on the photos and since we are sea and mountain lovers, we’ll put it on the list easily 🙂
We can almost guarantee that you will love it 🙂
wow! just looks the dream!
Feels like a dream too!
Wainapanapa State Park is majestic place in the world. very fabulous park in the world,
It truly is a special place.
Beautiful Hawaii is said to be full of huge flying insects. Cockroaches and others…
“Every rose has its thorn”?