If you are looking for a place to get away too and really see paradise then Maui is the place. With the popularity of the islands the concern is how much growth to allow while maintaining the natural ecosystem of the islands. A new term that we have come to know is “ecotourism” This is where tourism and nature are mutually exclusive to sustain the local culture while providing tourism to grow and flourish. Since the tourism brings in over $3 Billion dollars to the Maui alone it is imperative that there be eco-friendly places to rent that is economically sound and culturally based.
There are many things to do that are “eco”friendly like seeing the water falls to getting out on a Maui Fishing trip to see the sea life and take back some of the fresh fish of the sea. The trip to Hana can be found on Maui and one that I recommend, but ready to use your indy road car skills. Maui is actually an island formed by two volcano’s and looks something like a figure eight. The eastern half is the younger and larger part of the island with Mount Haleakala as it’s volcano. This side of Maui is both wetter and drier than the western side of the island. It is wetter on the Northern shore and drier on the Southern shore. The North side of the island is not the tourist section, but the road to Hana is famous. This is a tropical drive that you need to take at least once. With all the rain you get on this part of the island, you will see numerous waterfalls and will be on a road that has over 500 hairpin turns and 50 one lane bridges. The trip is 52 miles long, but will take from 2 to 4 hours to make on highway 360 (Hana Highway). But whether you are taking a Maui Charter Fishing trip or taking the road to Hana you will find plenty on this more relaxed island.
With golf courses, tennis, scuba diving, surfing, and snorkeling nearby, Kauai is ideal for the perfect getaway. There are so many activities that you can enjoy are tours to the Waimea Canyon, take catamaran tours to Napali , helicopter tours, and more. We have snorkled off the shore and taking part in authentic Luaus where you are treated to an evening of eating, dancing, and entertainment.The people of Kuai are inviting and are very helpful in providing guides around the island and telling stories of the island. The other great benefit of Kuai is that it is less traveled than the Maui, and The Big Island so your stay is more relaxed and the beauty of the island is truly unmatched. Watch the sunset from your villa while enjoying a mai tai, or get up early to comb the beaches.
