Maui is a place with a diversified topography; the beach and sea on one side and the mountains and tropical green scene on another. It’s famous for snorkeling, windsurfing and other water sports, nice golf courses and a nice mountain train for biking and trekking.

In the mountain trails, wherever you turn, you’ll be sure to see a wonderful scene of a small waterfall, a nice peninsula or a lovely beach. For a really unforgettable holiday experience, it would be better if you do research in advance about the place and map out your schedule so that you see everything that’s a must-see in Maui. The “Valley Isle” as Maui is known is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands and it got this name because of the thin plain linking the Haleakala and West Maui mountains.

The most popular resorts in Maui are Ka’anapali, Lahaina, Kihei, Wailea and Kapalua.

Maui can be partitioned into 7 areas, each area having their own special attractions and resorts. Accordingly, we group the island into Central Maui, East Maui, North Shore, West Maui, South Maui, Upcountry and Multi-district area which will help us find the best vacation rental suited to our needs.

The famous Hanalei Bay beaches are located in Maui’s North Shore. The scenic lighthouse at Kilauea and the cliffs make North Shore popular through out Maui.

As you move west, you shouldn’t miss out the rough terrain of the Waimea Canyon there, also called “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific”. The sights there are out of the world and this is a not to be missed place when you visit Maui.

The South Shore of Maui is the best place for beach lovers and water sports. There’s snorkeling, scuba diving and many other ocean activities. The South shore boasts of having the Po’ipu Beach which is one among the top ten best beaches in the world.

If you plan in advance and book the best accommodation package, there’s no dearth of things to do and places to see. And whether you are a backpacker or a high end tourist, you’ll find suitable accommodation in Maui.

If you are on a tight budget, you can opt for the dorm type rooms or inexpensive private rooms that are available for backpackers. There are many small hotels in Maui that offer inexpensive stay and travel packages for their guests.

Some Maui hotels and rentals even offer value added services like internet access in the rooms.

If you want a golf vacation in Maui, you can consider staying the Ritz Carlton, Kapalua or the Kapalua Villas. These hotels are a little expensive, but they are located right in Kapalua which has three fully functional golf courses.

So it’s wise to book a rental based on your interests or what you want to do when you go to Maui for your holiday. If you are a golf lover, the hotels mentioned above would be the best place to stay in, if you want a beach holiday, find a place in the South Shore. Backpackers, rejoice! You have a wide choice of places to stay in too!

Related posts:

1. Finding Vacation Rentals In Maui
2. Maui House Rentals
3. Maui Golf Vacation Packages