In Hawaii, Maui > Oahu

Guest Post By Travel Writer Bradley Fink

Typically when one thinks of Hawaii it is of lush greenery, pristine shores, seascapes and romantic sunsets. But if in search of solitude, Waikiki is not the place to be. On the promenade one shuffles along with the tourists, while taxicabs and trolleys motor back and forth in between the high-rise hotels. The east side of Oahu is beautiful, and there is plenty to be said for the mountains and valleys that dominate the north shore. But still the island is a bit too hectic. Instead you can head to the quietude of the beautiful of island of Maui.

From Honolulu to Maui is an easy, thirty-five minute flight. Upon landing at the airport you can rent a car for as little forty-five dollars. If you drive toward the south shore of Maui, and up along the west coast, you will arrive a harbour-front town that is known as Lahaina (Lah-hy-ee-nah). Here you’ll find fishing and dive charters, as well as waterfront bars, art galleries, and plenty of top-notch hotels. Lahaina also has excellent restaurants with incredible ocean views.

In Paia (Pah-ee-ah), a small town on the north shore, you will find a much different atmosphere. Paia is known for its hippies, surfers, health food and yoga fanatics. If you want to surf some serious waves, hit Paia’s Ho’okipa Beach, but if you just want to relax on the sand then go to Baldwin Beach Park. The town is also known for its laid-back bars and music. Charley’s is popular for its food, its booze, and its classic rock and roll.

If you want to make a day-trip then take the famous Road to Hana. The road is a one-lane highway that traverses Maui’s north shore. Because the north shore of Maui rises to a steep and flourishing rainforest, the Road to Hana is slow and meandering, running fifty-two miles over waterfall gullies and dramatic, scenic bridges. Along the way you can stop at several incredible points of interest, such as The Seven Sacred Pools where you can hike, swim, and jump from waterfalls. There is also a black sand beach as you near the town of Hana, where you can walk through caves that have cut out but the ocean tides.

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Cecil Lee

The author is an avid traveler and photography hobbyist who loves to share with others his travel and photo-taking experience in many popular tourist destinations around Europe, Asia and Australasia. Read the exciting stories with many photos captured on his journeys.