{"id":117029,"date":"2021-12-30T06:46:19","date_gmt":"2021-12-30T16:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiicompro.wpengine.com\/?p=117029"},"modified":"2023-07-20T16:18:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T02:18:03","slug":"the-maui-mystique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/the-maui-mystique\/","title":{"rendered":"The Maui Mystique"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7341_1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7341_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7341_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7341_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7341_1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7341_1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7341_1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Located in Kihei, Kamaole Sands Resort offers roomy suites situated directly across from the beach (photo courtesy Castle Resorts &amp; Hotels).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7379_1-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7379_1-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"117925\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7379_1-1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/islands\/the-maui-mystique\/attachment\/dsc_7379_1-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-117925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7379_1-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7379_1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7379_1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7379_1-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7379_1-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSC_7379_1-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"> Kamaole Sands Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kamaole_Sands_Tracy_Beach1_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kamaole_Sands_Tracy_Beach1_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"117926\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kamaole_Sands_Tracy_Beach1_1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/islands\/the-maui-mystique\/attachment\/kamaole_sands_tracy_beach1_1\/\" class=\"wp-image-117926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kamaole_Sands_Tracy_Beach1_1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kamaole_Sands_Tracy_Beach1_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kamaole_Sands_Tracy_Beach1_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kamaole_Sands_Tracy_Beach1_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">  <strong>Valley Isle<\/strong> at Kamaole Sands Resort Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS10-314Da_LR6169_1-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS10-314Da_LR6169_1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS10-314Da_LR6169_1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS10-314Da_LR6169_1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS10-314Da_LR6169_1-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS10-314Da_LR6169_1-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS10-314Da_LR6169_1-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>  Kamaole Sands Resort Roomy Suites <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Often referred to as the \u201c<strong>Valley Isle<\/strong>\u201d due to the large strip of low land that separates the island\u2019s northwestern and southwestern volcanic peaks, Maui\u2019s natural beauty and exotic landscape has been attracting visitors for more than a century. The island is like a giant canvas painted with lush greenery, golden beaches, and sparklingly azure waters, where its colorful characters and vibrant culture add to the picturesque quality of life Maui offers year-round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Although Maui\u2019s location in the heart of the Hawaiian&nbsp; Islands allows visitors the chance to take in views of the other islands from certain vantage points\u2014including Moloka\u2018i,&nbsp; Lana\u2018i, Kaho\u2018olawe, and the Island of Hawai\u2018i\u2014there\u2019s no need to look elsewhere while on this impressive island. Maui is home to the highest concentration and variety of exotic&nbsp; Hawaiian landscapes, including white, black, and red sand beaches, jungles, craggy outcroppings, tropical rainforests,&nbsp;hidden waterfalls, soaring mountains, lavascapes, and more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Maui is divided up into North, South, East, West,&nbsp; Central, and Upcountry, where each plays a vital role in adding a little of its own spice to the island\u2019s overall flavor.&nbsp; Artists flock to Upcountry laid-back flair while surfers take over the shores of North Maui as soon as the big waves roll in, but in terms of relaxation and ease of life, none of the other neighborhoods can compare with the beauty and simplicity of life in West Maui.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once the place of respite for Hawaiian royals who flocked to the stunning shores to recharge and relax, Maui\u2019s northwest coast has remained a place for seeking refuge over the years, offering some of the island\u2019s most beautiful beaches, hotels, and golf courses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Getting to West Maui is part of the journey, where the&nbsp; Hono\u2018api\u2018ilani Highway paves the way as the only road connecting the region to the rest of the island. The scenic drive passes along the scenic shoreline, where the West Maui&nbsp; Mountains loom in the distance as an incentive to press on past the unnerving cliff side roadway. West Maui is home to a&nbsp; number of charming villages and bustling towns, including&nbsp; Lahaina, Maui\u2019s historic whaling town.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Waimoku-Falls2-PJS_ccexpress-1.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Waimoku-Falls2-PJS_ccexpress-1-1024x537.jpeg\" alt=\"Image of Waimoku Falls at Haleakala National Park. \" class=\"wp-image-117810\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Waimoku-Falls2-PJS_ccexpress-1-1024x537.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Waimoku-Falls2-PJS_ccexpress-1-300x157.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Waimoku-Falls2-PJS_ccexpress-1-768x402.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Waimoku-Falls2-PJS_ccexpress-1.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Waimoku Falls at Haleakala National Park. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lahaina-Pali-trail-2-PJS_ccexpress-1.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lahaina-Pali-trail-2-PJS_ccexpress-1-1024x537.jpeg\" alt=\"Image of Lahaina Pali Trail\" class=\"wp-image-117811\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lahaina-Pali-trail-2-PJS_ccexpress-1-1024x537.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lahaina-Pali-trail-2-PJS_ccexpress-1-300x157.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lahaina-Pali-trail-2-PJS_ccexpress-1-768x402.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lahaina-Pali-trail-2-PJS_ccexpress-1.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Lahaina Pali Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Maui\u2019s natural beauty and exotic landscape has been attracting visitors for more than a century.<\/p><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/08_1-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/08_1-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/08_1-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/08_1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/08_1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/08_1-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/08_1-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Castle Paki Maui Oceanfront Resort is located in the heart of the Ka\u2018anapali Coast. Guests have the option to stay in a variety of condo suites boasting amenities such as full kitchens, private lanais, and living areas (photo courtesy Castle Resorts &amp; Hotels).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/PM122LR6441_1-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/PM122LR6441_1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"117929\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/PM122LR6441_1-1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/islands\/the-maui-mystique\/attachment\/pm122lr6441_1-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-117929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/PM122LR6441_1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/PM122LR6441_1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/PM122LR6441_1-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/PM122LR6441_1-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/PM122LR6441_1-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">  The Castle Paki Maui Oceanfront Resort Living Area<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paki-Maui-212-3970-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paki-Maui-212-3970-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"117930\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paki-Maui-212-3970-1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/islands\/the-maui-mystique\/attachment\/paki-maui-212-3970-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-117930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paki-Maui-212-3970-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paki-Maui-212-3970-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paki-Maui-212-3970-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paki-Maui-212-3970-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paki-Maui-212-3970-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The variety of condo suites boasting amenities<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paki-Maui-Lawn_3_1-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paki-Maui-Lawn_3_1-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paki-Maui-Lawn_3_1-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paki-Maui-Lawn_3_1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paki-Maui-Lawn_3_1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Paki-Maui-Lawn_3_1-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> The Ka\u2018anapali Coast <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Lahaina is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for the role it played in Hawai\u2018i\u2019s whaling history. During the 1800s, the port was Hawai\u2018i\u2019s busiest, and as many as 1,500 sailors disembarked from the more than 400 ships that entered into the port. Preservation and innovation have made this town what it is today, where the historic district leads seamlessly into a row of upscale shops, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. Rest beneath the interwoven limbs of Maui\u2019s oldest living banyan tree, visit the historic U.S. Seaman\u2019s Hospital, or set sail from Lahaina Harbor for a humpback whale watching tour before heading to Mala Ocean Tavern for a sunset dinner on the beach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For world-renown golfing and upscale shopping in the area, head to Ka\u2018anapali Beach. The beach stretches from Canoe Beach to Black Rock, where you can often see cliff jumpers launching themselves gracefully into the water below as the sun sets and children head back after a day of splashing around in the calm waters just off the wide, sandy beaches. A long concrete walkway leads the way to the town\u2019s shops and restaurants, like Whalers Village, a beachside mall with shops that range from everyday brands to local designers, and even a fantastic whaling museum.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Although it\u2019s not technically located in West Maui, the nearby town of Kihei makes a great destination for rounding out a trip out west. Kihei is located in Southwest Maui, but its laid-back shores were also favored by Hawaiian royalty for their ample sunshine and little-to-no winds. The six-mile stretch of beach that line this town is great for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking, and the nightlife is just as laid-back, where many of the restaurants offer the option to BYOB<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hana-Red-Sand-Beach-PJS-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hana-Red-Sand-Beach-PJS-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hana-Red-Sand-Beach-PJS-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hana-Red-Sand-Beach-PJS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hana-Red-Sand-Beach-PJS-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hana-Red-Sand-Beach-PJS-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hana-Red-Sand-Beach-PJS-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Hana Red Sand Beach Photo Jeff Sanner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS-10-212-7449_1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS-10-212-7449_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"117934\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS-10-212-7449_1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/islands\/the-maui-mystique\/attachment\/ks-10-212-7449_1\/\" class=\"wp-image-117934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS-10-212-7449_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS-10-212-7449_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS-10-212-7449_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS-10-212-7449_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/KS-10-212-7449_1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"> The Mala Ocean Tavern for a sunset dinner on the beach<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/11_1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/11_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"117935\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/11_1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/islands\/the-maui-mystique\/attachment\/11_1-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-117935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/11_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/11_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/11_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/11_1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/11_1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">  The Mala Ocean Tavern View<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hana-coconutglens-Jsanner-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hana-coconutglens-Jsanner-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hana-coconutglens-Jsanner-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hana-coconutglens-Jsanner-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hana-coconutglens-Jsanner-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hana-coconutglens-Jsanner-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hana-coconutglens-Jsanner-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Hana Highway Coconut Glens roadside Photo Jeff Sanner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Inn Crowd<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Castle Resorts &amp; Hotels has long been the leader in offering chic accommodations and authentic experiences, and their three properties on Maui are no exception. It\u2019s all about location at the <strong>PAKI MAUI OCEANFRONT RESORT IN KA\u2018ANAPALI<\/strong>, where winter wale watching is a breeze from this prime piece of beachfront real estate boasting panoramic views from each luxury studio. Staying at the Kamaole Sands in Kihei puts guests on a 15-acre retreat with manicured gardens&nbsp;and beautiful waterfalls. <strong>THE POLYNESIAN SHORES RESORT IN LAHAINA<\/strong> is in the heart of the action, where guests can walk to the farmer\u2019s market to stock their fully equipped kitchens to truly live like a local while on the island.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Often referred to as the \u201cValley Isle\u201d due to the large strip of low land that separates the island\u2019s northwestern and southwestern volcanic peaks, Maui\u2019s natural beauty and exotic landscape has been attracting visitors for more than a century. 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