Maui

Overview
Maui is the second largest Hawaiian island. It has a smaller population but has a wide variety of plant and animal life. Many species are rare and endangered including the Nene Goose (the official state bird) and the Humpback Whale (the official state marine mammal).

Climate
Most visitors will find the weather here is really perfect. Not to hot, not to cold. Maui's climate on the Windward side (North-east side) tend to get fairly heavy rainfall because the tradewinds travel East to west and the clouds build up on the East side of the islands. On the Leeward side (South-east side) , the conditions are much drier and there is more sun. The town of Lahaina and Kihei's climate is very dry and sunny.

Hotels
There is a wide range of accommodations on Maui, including resorts, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and condominium rentals. You’ll find resorts and hotels of every size and budget in Kapalua, Kaanapali, Lahaina, Kihei, Makena and Wailea on the sunny western coast as well as one resort in Hana in East Maui. Whether you’re looking for a 5 Diamond resort or a seaside cottage, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in Maui.

Shopping 
Here are some of Maui's best shopping:

Queen Kaahumanu Center - Maui's largest shopping mall with over 100 stores

Front Street in Lahaina - main street lined with art galleries, clothing stores, and jewelry shops

Maui Swap Meet - Large flea market in Kahului every Saturday morning

Whalers Village - shopping center surrounded by the Kaanapali Beach resorts

Shops at Wailea - large luxury shopping center in Wailea

Lahaina Cannery Mall - Maui's only enclosed air-conditioned shopping center

Makawao - old cowboy town with boutiques

ABC Stores -  chain of convenience stores all over Maui with stuff tourists need

Starbucks Coffee -  locations on Maui to get your favorite Starbucks drinks

Honolulu Cookie Company - free sample cookies every day

Kingwell Island Art - gallery in Lahaina

Dan's Greenhouse - Hawaiian plants and exotic birds

Scrapbooking supplies - Island Paperie for Hawaiian paper, stickers, stamps