The island of maui is an island in the northwest of Hawaiian islands. Maui is the second-largest island in the state of Hawaii. The Alenuihaha Channel separates it from the island of Hawaii and the Pailolo Channel separates it from Molokai. Maui is comprised of two mountain masses that constitute the east and west peninsulas, connected by an isthmus. The Haleakala volcano in Haleakala National Park is the highest point on the island.

The Island of Maui is also nicknamed as the "Valley Isle” for the large fertile isthmus between its two volcanoes.

Maui is part of Maui County, the other islands comprising the county being Lānai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. The larger towns on Maui Island include Kahului, Wailuku, Lāhainā, and Kīhei.

The Polynesians, from Tahiti and the Marquesas, were the original peoples to populate Maui. The British Captain James Cook discovered Maui on November 26, 1778.

The island's economy is mainly based on tourism and the cultivation of sugarcane and pineapples. The main tourism centers of the island are Lahaina to Kapalua and Kīhei-Wailea. The area is home to several luxury maui hotels. The maui hotels are heavenly abodes. They manifest unspeakable romances, luxuries and comforts. They envision the exquisite beaches and lovely landscapes.

As Oahu is the most popular among the Japanese tourists, Maui attracts the tourists from the US mainland and Canada. The island of Maui is

a leading whale-watching center in the Hawaiian Islands due to the fact that many Humpback whales winter in the sheltered Auau Channel between the islands of Maui County.

The maui vacation and maui vacation packages are considered hot tourism deals all over the globe. The island of maui is one Edens of the world and maui vacations are strewn with great number of romances and passions. The lovely valley isle is famous for its golf spots and maui golf vacation is one of the most coveted vacations.

The 'Road to Hāna' (the drive from the central valley to Hāna and beyond), the drive to Haleakalā crater, Makawao (and Maui's Upcountry region), the Īao Valley, and Lindbergh's grave (near Kaupō on East Maui) are very popular among the tourists.

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