Maui

Maui, the Valley Isle, is the third most populated and second most visited island. Every year about two million visitors grace its shores. With 150 miles of coastline, Maui offers several miles of swimmable beaches. Many of these beaches are pristine, shallow, and ideal for children.   The island is named after Maui, a mischievous mythological figure of ancient Hawaii whose antics are recorded in historic chants. One legend says that Maui dragged the Hawaiian Islands out of the ocean with a giant fishhook. Another tale tells of how Maui’s mother, Hina, was having a hard time drying out her kapa cloth because the sun moved too quickly across the island. So, from the majestic...
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