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Maui Travel Guide

Yes, it’s the motherland of over-ocean rainbows, playful whales, golf courses, and sprawling beach resorts, but if you go a little off script, you’ll find it’s also home to a thriving Upcountry cowboy culture, epic hiking, hippy surf towns, and one of the most robust farm-to-fork movements in the country.

Plan Your Maui Trip

Which Hawaiian Island Is Right for You?
How to plan your next vacation, whether you're a first- or 15th-timer to the Aloha State.
Planning a Hawaii Trip? Here's What to Know Before You Go
It's become easier to visit the islands—but there are still county-specific restrictions, testing requirements, and local reactions to consider before making the trip.
11 Best Resorts in Maui
The possibilities are endless, but we narrowed it down.
11 Best Beaches in Hawaii, From Maui to Molokai
The state has a stunning slice of shoreline for every visitor.
5 Best Hotels in Maui
From resorts to inns, we've got all the spots you'll want to try.

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Places to Stay
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Destinations
One Year After Maui's Wildfires, Meet the Locals Ensuring Travel Helps the Island Heal
Maui's locals want travelers back—as long as they're willing to put the health of the island first.
News & Advice
As West Maui Reopens, the Island Asks Travelers for ‘Patience and Grace’
The Valley Isle desperately needs tourists' dollars—but only respectful behavior will be tolerated. Here's what to expect, and how to visit responsibly.
News & Advice
Maui Wildfires Leave Restaurant Workers Devastated—And Grappling With Tourism
Five local hospitality workers recount the harrowing days following the crisis and the eeriness of watching the visitors crucial to their economy sip mai tais at resorts.
News & Advice
As Maui Begins to Recover, Travelers Must Help Rebuild
If you have visited Maui in the past, or plan to travel there, know that you too have a responsibility, writes Dr. Noelani Goodyear-Kaʻōpua.
Inspiration
An Insider's Guide to Maui
Local-first advocate Amanda Robson takes us on a tour of the island's upcountry towns.
Places to Stay
Wish You Were Here: Maui's Remote Eastern Shore
A dispatch from a grateful guest.