Will's unofficial guide to Kihei / Maui

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Lahaina Pali Trail is one of the best hikes on Maui. It takes you between the south side of West Maui and the central valley, as you pass over the West Maui Mountains. This is a strenuous hike. You are walking on rough and rocky terrain, with lots of uphill climbing. The hike is about 5 miles long, and it rises from sea level at each end, to 1600 feet elevation in the middle. Allow about three hours if you are in good physical condition, or five hours if you are slower or plan on taking several rest breaks along the way.

Kaanapali Beach — If you stay on or visit the west side of Maui, you’ll want to check this out, because it is the most famous of all Maui beaches Kamaole Beaches — If you’re on the south side, you’ll probably spend some time at one of the Maui beaches at the three Kamaole Beach parks Big Beach — Maui’s largest undeveloped beach, far from the hotels and the crowds Baby Beach — Best Maui beach for young children Mile Marker 14 Beach — Good Maui beach for snorkeling Keawakapu Beach — Very popular developed beach at the south end of Kihei

Kahekili Beach Park — Airport Beach Maui immediately north of Kaanapali Beach Fleming Beach — Boogie boarding beach in Kapalua Sugar Beach — Great place for a long walk on Maalaea Bay Charley Young Beach — Good swimming beach in Kihei Kapalua Beach — Lava arms embrace this bay Napili Beach — Condos, restaurants, and great sunsets Mokapu Beach — At the Andaz Maui Wailea hotel Ulua Beach — At the Wailea Beach Resort Marriott hotel LaPerouse Bay — black lava beach at the south end of Makena Road

MAHALO (mah-hah-loh) – Thanks, gratitude, to thank. KŌKUA (ko-coo-ah) – Help, assistance, to extend help to others. “Mahalo for your kōkua” means “Thank you for your assistance.” KEIKI (kay-kee) – Children. Your keiki will love the many fun-filled adventures available on the island and at your resort. MAOLI (mau-lee) – Native, indigenous, genuine. Persons of original Hawaiian descent are considered “kanaka maoli.” MALIHINI (mah-lee-hee-nee) – Visitor, tourist, newcomer. If it’s your first visit to Hawai‘i, then you are a malihini.

HAU’OLI (hau-oh-lee) – Happy, glad, joyous. “Hau‘oli lā Hānau” means “Happy Birthday.” E KOMO MAI (eh koh-moh my) – Welcome, come in. A friendly invite you will surely hear upon your arrival. ‘ONO (oh-no) – Delicious, tasty. Also the Hawaiian name for the wahoo fish, served in many restaurants and coincidentally also delicious. NIU (nee-ooh) – Coconut. Although first brought to the island by Polynesian voyagers, the nutrient-rich fruit has become a native staple for traditional recipes, and even building materials, tools and apparel.