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A Room With A View at Kaanapali Beach

If you are looking for a perfect, unobstructed view of the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, look no further than Maui Kai Condos. Located on Kaanapali Beach slightly north of Lahaina, the property is set in an ideal location.

This was our view every night,

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The Best Turtle Viewing on Maui

If turtles (or surfing) are your thing, the best place to visit is Ho’okipa Beach on the North Shore of Maui, a bit past the main strip in Paia. On the final day of our visit, Maui sent us off with the delightful experience of seeing over 200 Green Sea Turtles (Honu) basking on the sandy beach at Ho’okipa.

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Visiting Kepaniwai Park

Kepaniwai Park is a free public park which pays tribute to the different cultures that have influenced the island’s history. It is located down the street from Iao Valley State Monument Park.

The park is nestled in the verdant mountainous area of central Maui.

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Visiting Iao Valley State Monument

Filled with towering peaks, verdant mountainsides and valleys, and a rambling stream, Iao Valley State Monument Park is a beautiful place to visit. Be prepared for rain, as the park is the second wettest place on the Hawaiian Islands.

Although the park is 6.2 acres,

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The Olivene Pools

The Olivene Tide Pools are located 4 miles past the Nakalele Blowhole on Maui’s north side. They have received much hype in recent years, but are they worth the time to visit? I may be in the minority, but my opinion is no.

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Nakalele Blowhole

The northeastern side of Maui doesn’t get a lot of attention, but if you are looking for the heart carved out of a volcanic cliffside, this is where you need to head. Both the heart and the Nakalele Blowhole can be found at Poelua Bay.

The drive is beautiful,

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Snorkeling at Napili and Kapalua Beaches

If you love to snorkel, Maui will not disappoint you! There are so many excellent places to choose from. If you are traveling with someone who loves to snorkel, and you don’t, grab a book, a beach chair and umbrella and enjoy the beautiful beaches along the shore.

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Visiting Lahaina ~ Maui

Lahaina….come for the food, shopping, tour boats, the largest banyan tree in the United States and stay for the sunsets. We came to see the banyan tree, sunset and art galleries, in that order. Lahaina is the most populated/touristy area of the island, so if you do not like crowds,

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Kealia Coastal Boardwalk

If you are an avid birdwatcher, looking for a leisurely stroll, or wanting something off the beaten track in Maui, give the Kealia Coastal Boardwalk a try. It is a 2,200 foot boardwalk lined by the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on one side, and through a patch of trees,

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Haleakala National Park

Hiking, stargazing, watching spectacular sunrises and sunsets are all fantastic reasons to visit Haleakala National Park. The summit is 10,023 feet and offers magnificent views of a stunning Mars-like landscape….assuming the clouds allow you to take in the view. Unfortunately for us,

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