Maui, Hawaii ~ a few of our favorite things

As promised, here's a little more

info on Maui, Hawaii.

FAVORITE RESTAURANTS

Penne Pasta in Kaanapali ~ quaint, casual Italian faire

Bubba Gumps, Lahaina ~ all types of seafood available served up with some fun

Aloha Mixed Plate, Lahaina ~ authentic Hawaiian food; great for lunch

Leilani's, Lahaina, Fisherman's Wharf mall ~ seafood and steak on the beach

Hula Grill, Lahaina Fisherman's Wharf mall ~ seafood and steak on the beach; tables on sand
Ma-La Tavern (a restaurant) Lahaina ~ best food, coffee and ocean view in Maui

Ocean view from Ma-La Tavern

 MUST SEES
a Luau ~ you gotta go to one ~ most are the same ~ Old Lahaina Luau or check at hotels

Biggest Banyan tree in Lahaina ~ 137 years old (amazing)

The Banyan tree (Ficus sp.) is an example of a strangler fig that begins life as an epiphyte in the crown of another tree. Its roots grow down and around the stem of the host, their growth accelerating once the ground has been reached. Over time, the roots coalesce to form a pseudotrunk, eventually strangling and killing the host. ~ from Wikipedia


These pseudotrunks are amazing and support this tree that is almost the size of a Lahaina city block. I am glad they have not killed this host tree (I'm not sure how that works.)

BEST SUNSETS

Kaanapali Beach

Lahaina Harbor

BEST SHOPPING

Fisherman's Wharf ~ large commercial outdoor mall

Lahaina ~ quaint shops and galleries

BEST PLACES TO STAY

Kaanapali or Lahaina

lots of hotels to choose from

If you have a chance to go to Hawaii, Maui has a lot to offer.

It has lots of sea activities, which we did not do this year.

We have enjoyed the Maui Princess Sunset Dinner Cruise 
in the past ~ not too rowdy; 
a nice dinner served on the top deck with the sunset.

Our favorite thing . . . lying in the sun, beach combing 
and walking on the beach.

Enjoy your summer travels!

~ Julie