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Visitor InformationFor advance information on traveling in Maui, contact the Maui Visitors Bureau, 1727 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793 (tel. 800/525-MAUI [6284] or 808/244-3530; fax 808/244-1337; www.visitmaui.com). The Kaanapali Beach Resort Association is at 2530 Kekaa Dr., Suite 1-B, Lahaina, HI 96761 (tel. 800/245-9229 or 808/661-3271; fax 808/661-9431; www.kaanapaliresort.com). The state agency responsible for tourism is the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB), Waikiki Business Plaza, 2270 Kalakaua Ave., Suite 801, Honolulu, HI 96815 (tel. 800/GO-HAWAII [464-2924] or 808/923-1811; www.gohawaii.com). If you want information about working and living in Maui, contact the Maui Chamber of Commerce, 250 Alamaha St., Unit N-16A, Kahului, HI 96732 (tel. 808/871-7711; www.mauichamber.com). Information on Maui's Parks National Parks -- The islands of Maui and Molokai have one national park each: Haleakala National Park, P.O. Box 369, Makawao, HI 96768 (tel. 808/572-4400; www.nps.gov/hale); and Kalaupapa National Historical Park, P.O. Box 2222, Kalaupapa, HI 96742 (tel. 808/567-6802; www.nps.gov/kala). State Parks -- To find out more about state parks on Maui and Molokai, contact the Hawaii State Department of Land and Natural Resources, 1151 Punchbowl St., No. 130, Honolulu, HI 96813 (tel. 808/587-0300; www.hawaii.gov), which can provide information on hiking and camping. For free topographic trail maps, call the State Department of Forestry at tel. 808/984-8100. County Parks -- For information on Maui County Parks, contact Maui County Parks and Recreation, 1580-C Kaahumanu Ave., Wailuku, HI 96793 (tel. 808/270-7230; www.co.maui.hi.us/departments/Parks/Recware). Hawaii on the Web Below are some of the best Hawaii-specific websites for planning your trip.
Tip: What to Pack Maui is very informal: You'll get by with shorts, T-shirts, and sneakers at most attractions and restaurants; a casual sundress or a polo shirt and khakis are fine even in the most expensive places. Dinner jackets for men are required only in some of the fine-dining rooms of a very few ultra-exclusive resorts, such as the Lodge at Koele on Lanai -- and they'll cordially provide you with a jacket if you don't bring your own. Aloha wear is acceptable everywhere, so you may want to plan on buying an aloha shirt or a muumuu (a Hawaiian-style dress) while you're in Maui. So bring T-shirts, shorts, long pants, a couple of bathing suits, tennis shoes, and rubber water shoes or flip-flops. Don't forget a long-sleeved cover-up (to throw on at the beach when you've had enough sun for the day). If you plan on hiking, bring hiking boots and several pairs of good socks. You might also want to bring binoculars for whale-watching. The tropical sun poses the greatest threat to anyone who ventures into the great outdoors, so be sure to pack sun protection: a good pair of sunglasses, strong sunscreen, a light hat, and a canteen or water bottle if you'll be hiking -- you'll easily dehydrate in the tropical heat, so figure on carrying 2 liters of water per day on any hike. Campers should bring water-purification tablets or devices. Don't bother overstuffing your suitcase with 2 whole weeks' worth of clothes: Maui has laundry facilities almost everywhere (except Hana). If your accommodations don't have a washer and dryer or laundry service (most do), there will most likely be a laundry nearby. One last thing: It really can get cold on Maui. If you plan to see the sunrise from the top of Haleakala, bring a warm jacket. Even in summer when it's 80°F (27°C) at the beach, 40°F (4°C) upcountry temperatures are not uncommon. It's always a good idea to bring long pants and a windbreaker, sweater, or light jacket. And be sure to toss some rain gear in your suitcase if you'll be in Maui any time between November and March.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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