MAUI
The readers of Condé
Nast Traveler made Maui
the winner of the title
"Best Island" for 19 long
years. Why? You'll see ...
Also nicknamed "The Magic Isle," the spellbinding experiences to be had in Maui
certainly live up to it. Stand above a sea of clouds high atop Haleakala, then gasp
as you spot a 45-foot whale breaching the surface of the waters of Lahaina, or lose
count of the waterfalls along the road as you maneuver the hairpin curves of the
Hana Highway, laughing and gaping in turns at the coastline below you.
The second-largest in the chain, this romantic island's population is actually smaller
than you'd expect, and just the right size to help you find those spontaneous
moments and sophisticated diversions, from its littlest towns to its airiest resorts.
From the sacred Iao Valley to the secluded beaches, enchanting sunsets,
shimmering seas and more, its beauty brings you back to every good
magic trick–you simply have to see it to believe it.
THE VALLEY ISLE
WHALE WATCHING
Every year, from December through April, the coasts of Oahu are graced with one of
the world's most fascinating and inspiring events in nature: the arrival of thousands of
humpback whales all the way from Alaska to the warm waters of Hawaii. Get your camera
ready and set sail for one of the most exciting adventures you will ever experience as you
journey out into the great Pacific for some unforgettable whale-watching memories!
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