Maui Visitor Information

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For advance information on traveling in Maui, contact the Maui Visitors Bureau, 1727 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793 (tel. 800/525-MAUI 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 and Convention Bureau (HVCB), Suite 801, Waikiki Business Plaza, 2270 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815 (tel. 800/GO-HAWAII 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 -- Both 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, 54 S. High St., Wailuku, HI 96793 (tel. 808/984-8109; www.hawaii.gov), which provides 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.

Maui Visitors Bureau (www.visitmaui.com): An excellent, all-around guide to travel tips, Hawaiian culture, activities, tours, lodging, family vacations and events, weddings, and honeymoons. Info on Molokai and Lanai is also listed. But keep in mind that only members of the MVB are listed.

Hawaii's best websites (www.hawaiiradiotv.com/puka.html): In alphabetical order are links to some 200-plus websites on Hawaii: from Aloha Festivals to Maui's radio stations to Maui's windcam for checking out the conditions at Maui's beaches.

Planet Hawaii (www.planet-hawaii.com): An island-by-island guide to activities, lodging, shopping, culture, the surf report, weather, and more. Mostly, you'll find short listings with links to other websites.

Maui Island Currents (www.islandcurrents.com): Specializing in arts and culture, Island Currents gives the most detailed lowdown on current exhibitions and performance art. Gallery listings are organized by town, while in-depth articles highlight local artists. Consult restaurant reviews from the Maui News "Best of Maui" poll for suggestions and prices.

Maui Net (www.maui.net): The clients of this Internet service provider are featured in this extensive directory of links to accommodations, activities, and shopping. The activities section has links to golf, hiking, airborne activities, and ocean adventures, such as scuba and snorkeling. These links lead to outfitters' sites, where you can learn more and set up excursions before you arrive in paradise.

Molokai: The Most Hawaiian Island (www.molokai-hawaii.com): This is a very complete site for activities, events, nightlife, accommodations, and family vacations. Enjoy the landscape by viewing a virtual photo tour, get driving times between various points, and learn about local history.

The Hawaiian Language Website (www.geocities.com/~olelo/hltableofcontents.html): This fabulous site not only has easy lessons on learning the Hawaiian language but also a great cultural calendar, links to other Hawaii websites, a section on the hula, and lyrics (and translations) to Hawaiian songs.

Visit Lanai (www.visitlanai.net): Everything you wanted to know about the island of Lanai from activities and accommodations to maps, a calendar of events, and even romance.

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