Traveling conveniences in Maui
I'm traveling to Maui and I wanted to inquire about how difficult it is travel in Maui if it will take a while to travel from place to place.
I am going to go there and would like to stay in hotel that will allow me easy access to both snorkeling and hiking the 7 sacred pools. Hence, I don't want to end up on the other side of town and not be able to see the attractions just because of travel time.
Best Answer
The best place to stay close to the 7 Sacred pools is Travasa near Hana (the only hotel in Hana), on the East side of the island, which is in the middle of nowhere. Good snorkeling is really on the south or west sides of the island about 2.5 hours drive away. Yes, Hana it is only about 45 miles away from Kahului (the major central city), but the road has 45 one lane bridges on it where you have to wait for traffic. Average speed tops out at 25 miles per hour.
The best place to stay is in the Wailea area, also known as Kihei; that is one of the largest resort areas of the island. Kahului only has two very small hotels which are not great. Yes, Kahului is the central hub for business, but you don't want to stay there, it isn't pretty. Kihei has tons of condos to rent and Beautiful resorts.
7 sacred pools is about a 2.75 hour drive from Kihei or Wailea.
You are wanting to do activities that are unfortunately on completely different sides of the island.
Also, the bus system is inadequate on Maui. Not set up for travelers, basically for the working public. No bus goes to Hana unless it is a tour bus, which may be a good option for you.
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Where should you not stay in Maui?
Kapalua is at the far north end of West Maui. It has a few condos and one hotel. But Kapalua gets more rain and wind than any other part of West or South Maui, so I would not recommend this area. Although some people disagree, in my opinion, this is not the best area to stay in Maui.What can you do in Maui with a car?
Tourists flock to Maui annually to explore this rich culture, experience its aloha spirit and enjoy exciting activities you can't find elsewhere in the U.S....Truck- Historical Town of Paia.
- Jaws General Store.
- Ho'okipa Beach Park.
- Twin Falls.
What can you do in Maui non touristy?
- Enjoy a cup of coffee at Maui Grown Coffee Company. ...
- Take a trip down to Twin Falls. ...
- Take a hike through Lao Valley. ...
- Watch the sunset from Kaanapali Beach and the sunrise from Haleakala. ...
- Go for kite surfing at Ho'okipa Beach Park. ...
- Cycle through the streets of Lahaina. ...
- Enjoy golfing at The Plantation Course at Kapalua.
Can you drive around Maui in a day?
Driving Time Around the Entire IslandIf you wanted to drive all day, you can \u2014 the driving time around Maui will take about 9 hours around the periphery of the island, including a trip down Maui Veterans Highway 311, to South Maui's beaches.How to Travel Maui - BEST Maui Travel Guide!!
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