The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands spread over 727.2 square miles (1883.5 km2) in the United States of America. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. In 2000, Maui had a population of 117,644 third-most populous of the Hawaiian islands, behind that of Oahu and Hawaii. Kahului is the largest town on the island with a population of 20,146. Wailuku is the seat of Maui County. Other significant towns include Kihei, Lahaina, Makawao, Paia, Kula, Haiku, Hana, Kaanapali, and Kapalua.

Maui displays a unique and diverse set of climatic conditions, each of which is specific to a loosely defined sub-region of the island. These sub-regions are defined by major physiographic features (such as mountains and valleys) and by location on the windward or leeward side of the island. Thus, the geographic sub-regions are as follows:

Windward Lowlands  Below 2,000 feet (610 m) on north- to northeast-sides of an island. Roughly perpendicular to direction of prevailing trade winds. Moderately rainy; frequent trade wind-induced showers. Skies are often cloudy to partly cloudy. Air temperatures are more uniform (and mild) than those of other regions.

Leeward Lowlands - Daytime temperatures are a little higher and nighttime temperatures are lower than in windward locations. Dry weather is prevalent, with the exception of sporadic showers that drift over the mountains to windward and during short-duration storms.

Interior Lowlands - Intermediate conditions, often sharing characteristics of other lowland sub-regions. Occasionally experience intense local afternoon showers from well-developed clouds that formed due to local daytime heating.

Leeward Side High-Altitude Mountain Slopes with High Rainfall - Extensive cloud cover and rainfall all year long. Mild temperatures are prevalent, but humidity is higher than any other sub-region.

Leeward Side-Lower Mountain Slopes - Rainfall is higher than on the adjacent leeward lowlands, but much less than at similar altitudes on the windward side; however, maximum rainfall usually occurs leeward of the crests of lower mountains. Temperatures are higher than on the rainy slopes of the windward sides of mountains; cloud cover is almost as extensive.

High Mountains - Above about 3,000 feet (910 m) on Haleakala, rainfall decreases rapidly with elevation. Relative humidity may be ten percent or less. The lowest temperatures in the state are experienced in this region: air temperatures below freezing are common.

Attractions and Activities in Maui

Attractions in and around Maui

The big tourist spots in Maui include the Hana Highway, Haleakal

National Park, and Lahaina. The Hana Highway runs along the east coast of Maui, curving around many mountains and passing by black sand beaches and waterfalls. Haleakala National Park is home to Haleakala, a dormant volcano. Lahaina is one of the main attractions on the island with an entire street of shops and restaurants which lead to a wharf where many set out for a sunset cruise or whale watching journey. Snorkeling can be done at almost any beach along the Maui coast. The main tourist areas are West Maui (Kaanapali, Lahaina, Napili-Honokowai, Kahana, Napili, Kapalua, and South Maui (Kihei, Wailea-Makena). The main port of call for cruise ships is located in Kahului. A smaller port can be found in Maalaea Harbor located between Lahaina and Kihei.

Producer's Package Maui Theatre present Ulalena: Includes VIP Seating, complimentary beverage, souvenir photo and backstage pass(experience with cast on stage). Ulalena Hawaii's most uniqe stage production, with 8-channel surround sound. Live music and song, dance, imagery, acrobatic feats and humor, guide the audience on a magical journey ito Hawii's rich culture, history, and mythology. Voted Best Show and Best Attraction.

Premium Seating Maui Theatre present Ulalena: Ulalena Hawaii's most uniqe stage production, with 8-channel surround sound. Live music and song, dance, imagery, acrobatic feats and humor, guide the audience on a magical journey ito Hawii's rich culture, history, and mythology. Voted Best Show and Best Attraction.

Standard Seating Maui Theatre present - Ulalena: Ulalena - Hawaii's most uniqe stage production, with 8-channel surround sound. Live music and song, dance, imagery, acrobatic feats and humor, guide the audience on a magical journey ito Hawii's rich culture, history, and mythology. Voted Best Show and Best Attraction.

The Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum!: Located next to Hawaii's largest working sugar factory in the historic plantation town of Puunene, Maui, the award-winning Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum is a marvelous repository of information and exhibits about one of the most significant and influential periods in Maui's history.

Dedicated to preserving and presenting the history and heritage of Maui's sugar industry, the 1,800-square-foot Museum not only charts the establishment and growth of the industry, but looks at sugar's influence on the development of Maui's water resources and rich multi-ethnic make-up, and features intriguing displays on the inner workings of a sugar mill.

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