Maui. The very name conjures up glorious images of tropical escape. Recognized for years by Travel + Leisure readers as the "Best Hawaiian Island," and for the past two years as the "Best Island in the World," Maui has been fulfilling the fondest dreams of travelers for generations. Here you'll find fascinating culture, warm "aloha" spirit, world-class resorts, incomparable golf, sizzling night life, superlative shopping and dining, and every possible amenity and vacation enhancement. It's easy to understand why the Magic Isle's sterling reputation only shines more brightly as the years go by.
But the wonders of this island, and her enchanting sister islands Moloka'i and Lana'i, extend far beyond even the cornucopia of delights for which they are legendary. Indeed, one of the main reasons people find her and her sister isles' charms so irresistible is their breathtaking natural beauty. Preserving that natural beauty - in all its astonishing variety - is everyone's business on Maui, Moloka'i and Lana'i. This includes visitors, who learn about the islands' lush yet delicate eco-systems while thrilling to an amazing range of environmentally sensitive eco-adventures.
And that's exactly what we're going to be talking about in the next few pages - a tantalizing peek into the very heart of the Magic Isles' hidden secrets.
It would take several books to tell you about the hundreds of trails, ancient heiau and fishponds, arboretums, parks, sites and truly unique eco-adventures of both land and sea to be found on the Magic Isles. But suffice it to say, if you think you hear Mother Nature calling you home, listen carefully. She's probably whispering: "Maui." |
