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About Maui

With a population of about 118,000, Maui is the third-most populous of the eight main Hawaiian Islands. Maui is also the second largest of the islands in terms of land area. According to the Hawaiian legend, it is believed that the island was named for Hawai’iloa’s son, who in turn was named for the demigod Maui. Hawai’iloa was a Polynesian navigator who is credited with being the first to discover the islands. Although Maui may not be as populated or as developed as Oahu, which is home to both Honolulu and Waikiki, Maui is still one of the more popular vacation destinations within the Hawaiian Islands because of its pristine, natural beauty and paradise-like atmosphere.

Although Maui is home to excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities, the island is probably most well known for its outdoor activities. The island is home to numerous parks and beaches, making it the ideal location for hiking, biking, diving, snorkeling, swimming, whale watching, or just taking a joy ride along the Hana Highway, the island’s most scenic road. Sightseeing is also very popular, with popular sites being the nostalgic plantation towns, old Hawaiian churches, the pools of Ohe’o Gulch, or the historic whaling town of Lahaina. Other popular attractions include the Maui Ocean Center, which is Hawaii’s largest aquarium and Haleakala National Park.

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