There is really nothing I feel I can say to do justice to a place like Maui. Being here is like visiting another world that you have always hoped existed.
Somehow, the moment I stepped off the airplane in Maui, an overwhelming feeling of relaxation overcame me. I don’t know if it is the climate or the beauty or the energy of the area, but this feeling is unmistakable. That being said, there are many different experiences that can be had on this island, despite it’s small size. When I visited, I frequented less touristy areas thanks to some friends I was visiting that worked on the island, and this made a huge difference in my experience. They took me to beaches that had no more than ten people in sight. This was a huge shock, as being from southern California, I am used to beaches stuffed with people. We were everywhere on the island, from the endless beaches as far as you can see, to the mountains in the center of the island. Literally everywhere you turn you find incredible beauty.
That being said, this vacation has it’s limitations. As a city girl, as much as I love Maui, a two week vacation is a perfect amount of time for me to be in this fairly isolated environment. Things are pretty expensive here, as most goods have to be shipped to the island. And this is not a vacation for a foodie.
But, whoever said anyplace is perfect? Truly, everyone sometime in their lifetime must experience a day on a Maui beach, more beautiful than words can express, and nearly deserted. My hike with friends here in the bamboo forest remains one of the most memorable travel experiences of my lifetime.
So, in summary, go to Maui. As soon as possible.
A gallery of my favorite Maui photographs:
