Maui Guidebook

Central Maui – Quick Summary

Last updated 29. Sep, 2009 by Mark.

General Geographic Area: Central Maui

In a nutshell: Central Maui is the isthmus between West Maui and Haleakala. It is also where most business gets done on Maui. Visitors will pass through here several times, usually on the way to somewhere else.
Minuses: The Pu’unene Sugar Mill spewing smoke from its stacks into the blue sky sure is a buzzkill.
Sound-bite: “OMG, OGG!”

Central Maui is where Maui’s business gets done. The Kahului Airport and Harbor are where all our “stuff” (and people) come in. The Maui County government, Costco, …

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Car Rental Hawaii

Last updated 24. Dec, 2010 by Mark.

Insider source for Hawaii rental car deals.

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In a nutshell: Insider/wholesale pricing on rental cars.
Minuses: Online rental process is not real-time.

Sound-bite: “Are you sure these rates are correct?”

Okay, this one of those situations where it pays to know someone local. Maui truly plays by its own set of rules – and those locally connected pay less…Continue Reading

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Paragon Sailing Charters

Last updated 29. Apr, 2011 by Mark.

Paragon II at Molokini

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Rated #1 Molokini Snorkel Boat

In a nutshell: These guys really know how to sail!
Minuses: Food is a lower priority than beer. (Maybe that’s a plus?!?”)
Sound-bite: “They raised the sails quickly and we were soon traveling at 20 knots!”

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Maui Coffee Roasters

Last updated 24. May, 2010 by Mark.

Maui Coffee Roasters

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Rated #1 Coffee Shop
in Central Maui

In a nutshell: Reasonably priced fresh-roasted local coffee – and tasty food to go with it.
Minuses: One location, outside the resort areas.
Sound-bite: [the frothing sound of steaming cappuccino milk]

Maui Coffee Roasters has two things you’ll rarely find side-by-side in Maui: Reasonably priced, and top-notch quality. Located in the center of…Continue Reading

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Mana Foods

Last updated 22. Jan, 2010 by Mark.

Prime produce

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In a nutshell: The best natural food store on Maui. Better food, selection & pricing than the chain supermarkets.
Minuses: Parking.
Sound-bite: “Absolutely the best Calamari salad I ever ate.”

What makes Mana Foods #1 is that they’re well beyond just being “the local natural foods store.” They carry the island’s widest selection of the highest quality fresh…Continue Reading

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Paia Dean’s

Last updated 03. Jan, 2012 by Mark.

Contact: Paia Dean’s
Book: 1BR, 2BR; 3BR

Seasonal Price Range: $99-$269

Sleeps 2-15
1, 2 & 3BR (Up to 6 Bedrooms available total.)
Kings in all bedrooms; Futons in all livingrooms.

Amenities:
| Fully Stocked Kitchen | BBQ |
| Lanai | Ceiling Fans |
| Cable | Internet | Towels & Linens |
| Walk to Beaches, Shops & Restaurants |

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Overview
These are all brand new fully gutted renovations on the footprints of two plantation houses. The remodels were done in …

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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Last updated 13. Sep, 2010 by Mark.

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters over Haleakala Crater

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In a nutshell: Blue Hawaiian is top of its game in every aspect of Helicopter tour operations.
Minuses: You can’t bring these guys with you to run everything!
Sound-bite: [...speechless...]

Blue Hawaiian is my hands-down favorite vendor for helicopter tours because they hit every point of our mission with the kind of precision that makes my job easy….Read the Full Article

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Aqua Adventure

Last updated 13. Dec, 2009 by Mark.

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Action Sports Maui

Last updated 05. Jan, 2010 by Mark.

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Helicopter Tours

Last updated 23. Sep, 2010 by Mark.

Many people don’t realize that the majority of Maui is remote and unreachable by land. Stunning views of these untouched areas can only be seen by helicopter; an experience you’ll never forget. Even if you’re on a tight Maui budget you really don’t want to skip this experience if you can help it.

There are two main types of helicopters used in Maui. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters has an excellent and accurate summary of the benefits and drawbacks of each here.

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