Maui Overview

Maui Fact Sheet
Maui Timeline
The Many Faces of Maui
Maui Nui – Three Unique Experiences

Maui by Region

Kapalua, Arms Embracing the Sea
Lahaina, Where History and Playfulness Meet
Kaanapali, Maui’s Coastal Playground
Central Maui, a Bridge for Many Cultures
Kihei, Maui’s Sunny South Shore
Wailea, a Sanctuary of Beauty
Makena, the Spirit of Maui
Big Treasures Abound in Maui’s Small Towns
The Dream of Old Hawaii is Alive in Hana
Knocking on Heaven’s Door – Haleakala and Upcountry Maui

The Great Maui Mix

Maui is Rich in Things Hawaiian
The Many Cultures of Maui
Maui, a Center for the Arts in the Pacific
Maui, a Natural Treasure
Thirty Things to Do on Maui
When the Sun Goes Down in Paradise
Maui is for Eagle-Eyed Golfers
Where Mauna Kahalawai (West Maui Mountains) Meets the Ocean
In its Museums, Maui’s History Comes Alive
Maui, the Romantic Island
Health and Wellness, Maui Style
Maui is a Shopper’s Paradise

Maui Loves Kids!

In Every Way, a Maui Vacation is a Family Bonding Experience
Families Discover Maui’s Cultural Treasures
Maui’s Marine Environments are an “Edventure”
Families Explore the Natural Classroom
The Maui Teen Scene

INTRODUCTION

Preserving Maui’s Agricultural & Cultural Resources

PART ONE: THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Inside the Ecology of Maui:
Caring for an environment unique in the world
Thoughtful Eco-explorations:
Sensitive adventures amid a subtle landscape
Ocean in Balance:
Maui embraces conservation, education and play

PART TWO: THE CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

Hawaiian culture, Hawaiian land:
In Maui Nui, the traditional way of life is rooted in the aina
Native Hawaiian arts:
Eternal values based on environmental awareness infuse the ancient arts
The architecture of ancestral Maui:
Teachers for tomorrow, ancient structures whisper of the past

PART THREE: THE LOCAL CULTURE OF MAUI NUI

Centuries of Change:
The legacy of paniolo and plantations has spurreda proud local culture
Mom-and-Pops:
Family owned enterprise belongs to the heart of Maui
Merchants, missionaries, and whalers:
Diverse groups and a changing landscape

PART FOUR: SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS

Edible Maui:
While planting the future, diversified farms honor an agricultural past
From Farm to Table:
Creating vibrant flavors, responsible chefs engage an agricultural heritage
Flowering Maui:
Tropical blossoms and fragrant lei add tender beauty to local agriculture

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