Lahaina
Lahaina, Hawaii - port code JHM (Maui)
The island of Maui (no more than 50 miles in length) offers a variety of climate and landscape from giant volcanoes and deep valleys covered in tropical flowers and ferns to beaches rivaling Waikiki. Second largest of the Hawaiian chain, Maui is nicknamed the Valley Island and is 88 miles from Honolulu. The lively little boating-shopping town of Lahaina is located on its western shore. The official language is English, although Hawaiian and Japanese are heard often as well as pidgin, a kind of shorthand English. Average temperatures in the mid-70's and summer in the 80's.
General Information
Things To See and Do In and Around Lahaina:
Maui is divided in half by a broad fertile plain formed by ancient lava flows. One side is dominated by Haleakala, the volcano that is called the House of the Sun, for in the mist of early morning it appears that the sun rises from the depths of the crater. At the day's end, the veils of wafting clouds again create the illusion and the sun seems to return to sleep. The other side is Mauna Kahala-wai, carved by time, wind and rain into the deductive West Maui Mountains, crowned n rainbows and ribboned with waterfalls. Haleakala at 10, 032 feet above sea level, this incredible crater is Maui's number one attraction.
Iao Valley – The lush tropical home of the Needle, a 1, 200 foot rock pillar, is a sacred spot to Hawaiians
Kaana Pali Beach – A spectacular resort area, Kaanapali is the ancient playground of the kings of old Hawaii.
Whalers Village – This is Lahaina's multi level, eight-acre complex with whaling displays, shops, art galleries and eateries.
Kapalua – One of Maui's premiere resort areas, Kapalua has spectacular hotels and miles of breath taking beaches.
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