Maui Guidebook

South Maui – Quick Summary

Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by Mark.

General Geographic Area: South Maui

In a nutshell: South Maui is home to the spectacular world-class beaches of Kihei, Wailea and Makena. Wailea, to the south of this region, boasts exclusive word-class resorts and golf, while Kihei to the north is where you’ll find more down-to-earth hotels & condos.
Minuses: Once off the beach, the Kihei part of South…

Molokini Crater

Posted on 03. Jul, 2009 by Mark.

Molokini during rush hour
(Photo: Ron Garnett/HTA)

Rating:

In a nutshell: Molokini is a world-class snorkel and SCUBA destination with exceptional water clarity and marine diversity.
Minuses: It is usually very crowded.
Sound-bite: “Hey, I wonder what is on the other side?”

DETAILS:
Molokini Crater is a highly popular snorkel and SCUBA destination. Home to hundreds of species of fish and coral (some found…

‘Ahihi Bay & Waiala Cove

Posted on 20. Jul, 2010 by Mark.

‘Ahihi Bay meets the road

Rating:

In a nutshell: ‘Ahihi Bay’s Waiala Cove is an excellent place for beginner to intermediate snorkelers, SCUBA and kayaking.
Minuses: Rocky & no sand.
Sound-bite: “Eh, Brah – don’t stand up!”

DETAILS:
Typically called ‘Ahihi Bay (or even Ahi Bay by mistaken visitors), Waiala Cove is a small semi-protected cove of the overall much larger ‘Ahihi Bay.…

‘Ahihi-Kina’u Natural Area Reserve

Posted on 20. Jul, 2010 by Mark.

The last eruption on Maui.

Rating:

In a nutshell: Virtually all of ‘Ahihi-Kina’u Natural Area Reserve is closed until 2012
Minuses: Closed.
Sound-bite: “But the blue guidebook said to come!”

DETAILS:
A small potion of the ‘Ahihi Bay area is the only portion of this reserve that remains open to the public. In times past this area was loaded with prime snorkeling and kayaking, plus…