History
Maui is one of the most beautiful islands you will ever see. Created from a volcanic eruption in the ocean, creating two volcanoes that formed what is now the island of Maui. In 1959 Hawaii became the 50th U.S State.

Recommended Attractions
MAUI SUNRISE: You cant leave Maui without seeing the Maui Sunrise in Haleakala National Park. Imagine watching the sun rise from 10,000 feet.
LUAU LUAU LUAU: Experience a real Luau and show. You can see this award winning Luau at the Royal Lahaina Resort alongside Kaanapali Beach.
ATLANTIS SUBMARINES MAUI: Get on board a 65-foot, fully air conditioned submarine, and dive into the depths of Maui's marine life.
MAUI PRINCESS CRUISES: Whale watching, snorkeling to dinner cruises, come on board, we're expecting you.

ENTERTAINMENT
Maui has a range of entertainment to satisfy everyone's needs. Art shows,karaoke bars, jazz shows to live hawaiian music on the beach. With a host of dancers and performers, you can experience hula dancing, the famous torchlighting ceremonies or hit the dance floor at Moose McGillyCuddy's and dance the night away.

MAUI RESTAURANTS
Aloha Mixed Plate - American/Local Cuisine
Lahaina, tel (808) 661-3322
Banyan Tree - Contemporary Australian Cuisine
Kapalua, tel (808) 669 - 6200
The Bay Club - Hawaiian Pacific Rim Entrees
Kapalua Bay Hotel, tel (808) 665 - 4514
BJ's Chicago Pizzeria - American/Italian Cuisine
Lahaina, tel (808) 661 - 0700
Cascades Grill & Sushi Bar - Asian/Regional Delicacies
Kaanapali, tel (808) 667 - 4727
Chez Paul - French Cuisine
Olowaly, tel (808) 661 - 3843
Caffe Ciao - Contemporary Italian
Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, Wailea tel (808) 875 - 4100
Hakone - Japanese Cuisine
Maui Prince Hotel, Makena tel (808) 874 - 1111
Casanova Italian Restaurant & Deli - Italian Cuisine
Makawao, tel (808) 572 - 0220
A.K.'s Cafe - American/Local Cuisine
Wailuku, tel (808) 244 - 8774

WEATHER
Highest Recorded Temperature: Kahului Airport -- 96 degrees, Kihei -- 98 degrees.
Lowest Recorded Temperature: Kahului -- 48 degrees, Haleakala -- 14 degrees.
Average Temperature: Winter months - 71 degrees; Summer months - 79 degrees
Rainfall: The island of Maui has rain forest and desert conditions
. Kihei/Wailea receives 12 inches (most during the winter); Hana receives about 90 inches per year while mountain areas may get over 300 inches.

ALOHA
Aloha means "hello" and "goodbye". It also means love and friendship.

Author-Sylvia Grgas, http://www.sylvias-island-dreams.com.