Aloha - I am on vacation this week on the beautiful island of Maui. Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands and is part of the state of Hawaii. Maui is a diverse and unique area offering beauty and diverse activities for those reside in Maui or visit Maui. Maui is a five hour jet ride from Los Angeles International Airport to Kahului Airport (airport identifier OGG). Kahaului is located between the Haleakala area and the West Maui Mountain Range. Maui offers many destination points to visit. We have started our journey here at Kapalua which is a bit more rainy than other parts of Maui, but offers luxury golf courses and fantastic views of the ocean. Many of these golf courses are championship golf courses. Maui is also home to Lahaina, which is a former whaling town. In Lahaina, there is a street called Front Street where you can walk to shopping and dining. Some of the dining experiences include restaurants called Bubba Gumps and Cheeseburger in Paradise (it really is paradise here). The city of Kaanapali is a 3 mile stretch of beach and there is an area called Black Rock located there. I have dove in that area and have seen sea turtles and different sea life. Also, located in Kaanapali is an open air market place which is called Whaler's Village where there are a multitude of shops and restaurants. The Kaanapali area features water sports (para sailing, swimming, catamaran cruises just to name a few). In fact there is a new zip line adventure in this area, and if you are visiting Maui, be sure to make reservations in advance. The beaches in Maui are beautiful and the color of the water is like no other. The people are friendly, the scenery is beautiful and there is no shortage of things to do. There is horse back riding and trail rides which is another way to view the island. The restaurants are fantastic, many of the courses include different Hawaiian fish prepared in a variety of ways. Blackrock area of Kaanapali
Snorkel-ling and Scuba are huge activities here, and we are planning a Scuba dive tomorrow. Enjoy this sunset from the Kapalua area of Maui. For now, Aloha to you from Maui.
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Thanks, Sharon, for the trip down Memory Lane. My husband took me to Maui for my birthday two years ago and we had the best time! I told my friends upon my return, "If I'd known turning 50 was going to be this much fun, I would have done it years ago!"
Dianne - thanks for writing. It is absolutely beautiful here.
Oh thank you so much Sharon. I have been waiting for your pictures. I was in Lahaina and Kaanapali a long time ago and it looks as beautiful now as then. Enjoy your fun in paradise. You don't know how much I have been waiting for this post. The flowers are beautiful.
Hi Gary - thanks for your nice comment . . . I will be writing another one with more photos.
Thanks - Sharon
Congratulations. Beautiful photos.
Ron Lambright
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Ron - thanks for commenting. Aloha - Sharon
Wow Sharon, LUCKY DUCK!!!! Have a blast on vacation. Your as bad as myself, blogging on vacation.
Kim - I know - couldn't resist sharing my vacation with you all here on the rain.
Sharon: Gary took the word right out of my head--PARADISE! What GORGEOUS photos you've taken and I do hope you have a wonderful trip--savor every moment of it! Aloha...
Debe - thanks and I appreciate the comment. Aloha to you!
Sharon: I AM JEALOUS!!!! The pic's are awesome. Why are you blogging? Go have some tropical drink out of a coconut. LOL
Wow !!! How lucky can you get to live in such an extraordinary place. Beautiful pictures and I will continue to live vicariously through your and other bloggers who live in Hawaii.
Kat - I am thinking about getting a tropical drink . . .
Donna - I am vacationing here and I am fortunate to be here. I live in Newport Beach, CA.
Sharon,
Hawaii is the only state I've yet to visit. Thanks for the fantastic photos!
Mike in Tucson
Sharon: You are making me drool..... Maui is so pretty. I wish I could make another trip there. Was there about 4 years ago.
Hi Sharon,
Aaahhh! Maui... it reminds me of Philippines. Have fun!
Catherine
Loreena - Maui is beautiful. We have spent the second part down in Wailea, and I love it here. I am writing one more post about it tomorrow because it really is a great place to visit (and live I am sure).
Catherine - I would love to see the Phillipines . . . thanks we are having a great time. One more post tomorrow.
Sharon, lucky you, it looks like you had a beautiful trip. Love Hawaii!!!
Duane - I was really fortunate -and it was a really last minute trip which was planned (less than a week). Organizing hotel stay, using miles, etc made it all happen. But it was great and look forward to going back soon!
Hawaii is so beautiful... have you ever been to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, in the panhandle?
Robert - No I have not been Santa Rosa beach, but would love to see it sometime.