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Maui - the Valley Isle
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just returned from another wonderful trip to Hawaii (Feb 23 - Mar 10,
2004), this trip we visited Maui and the Big Island. You can usually expect
very pleasant weather for vacations no matter what time of year you go
over there, we happened to pick the two weeks of cloudy and rainy days.
When I say rain - it rained so hard for two days that it seemed like a
solid sheet of water when you walked out the door. Outdoor restaurants
were closed, whale watching, scuba, snorkel and all other boat trips were
cancelled and I would imagine that the luaus were no fun if they tried
to go ahead. Goes to show you need to be prepared to do things other than
the beach. |
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We are now offering the Maui
beach guide
featuring 14 beaches
as a PDF file that you can print out - to buy the guide click
here |
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Basic
Beach Tips
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· Check for beach information, not all beaches are suitable
for all types of water fun. · The surf in the Islands
can be very powerful, be careful when entering or leaving the water,
even while walking along the beach. · Remember to beware
of the many hazards near the ocean and wear sunscreen, (it is suggested
that you use at least SPF 25) - sunburn has ruined many a vacation!
· Dehydration can occur at the beach also! Bring along water
and drinks that will rehydrate such as Gatorade®. ·
Leave all valuables at your condo or hotel, or buy one of the small
water proof pockets available at the dive shops and keep it on while
in the water. · We will have pictures as well as the
basic information on each beach, such as which ones have restrooms,
showers picnic facilities and so forth. |
We Need Your Help To Keep Maui's Beaches
Beautiful
Each year 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are discarded worldwide
as litter. Made of plastic (cellulose acetate), cigarette butts
do not decompose.
Worse yet, the filters in cigarette butts contain toxic chemicals,
which can leach into the ocean.
Marine animals sometimes mistake them for food and consume them.
Please do your part and keep cigarette butts off Maui's beaches.
For a free portable ashtray to carry your butts, call Pacific
Whale Foundation at (808) 249-8811
or visit them at Ma'alaea Harbor Village (adjacent to Maui Ocean
Center) or at 143 Dickenson Street, Lahaina.
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information contained within these pages is meant only as a general
guide as to what to expect when visiting Hawai'i. This information
is kept as up-to-date as possible. Since weather and environmental
conditions may change quickly, it is always prudent to take into
consideration weather and environmental conditions when planning
any activity.
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