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Things To Do
Maui is an island paradise, with no shortage of things to do and see to make your vacation paradise a reality. After several trips to the island, we wanted to share some of our favorite experiences with you:Golf
For many people, Hawaii begins and ends with golf courses. Maui does not disappoint, with some of the most beautiful courses in the world, and they are all close to Noelani 211. Some of our favorite courses:
The Bay Course / The Plantation Course
Kapalua Resort
http://www.kapalua.com/hawaii-golf/
Ka'anapali Royal Course/Ka'anapali Kai Course
Ka’anapali Golf Resorthttp://www.kaanapaligolfresort.com
Tennis
If you enjoy tennis, here are a couple of great options to consider:
Public Courts
Lahaina Civic Center offers five free public courts. Please note, they can be busy on the weekends. The cours are adjacent to the Lahaina Post Office between Kaanapali and Front Street, Lahaina at 1840 Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina.
http://co.maui.hi.us/facilities.aspx?page=detail&RID=209
Private Courts
Kapalua Tennis Garden has ten beautiful courts available to play on, and offers clinics as well as private/semi-private lessons. There is a nominal fee to play.
808-665-9112
http://kapalua.com/recreation/tennis/tennis-resorts-in-hawaii.php
Adventure / Sports
Maui is an adventure sportsfan’s dream. We have sampled the companies below have had great experiences.
Hike Maui
http://www.hikemaui.com
Haleakala Bike Company
http://www.bikemaui.com
HBC offers a truly Maui experience. They will drive you up in a van to the top of Mount Haleakala and you get the opportunity to bicycle down at your own pace! Great fun and views, and to add to your experience be sure to stop at the Kula Lodge for a great meal.
Places to Eat
Aloha Mixed Plate,1285 Front Street,
Lahaina, HI 96761,
(808)661-3322, http://www.alohamixedplate.com/ - great, inexpensive meal. Everyone we have sent there loves it. A hidden gem on the water in Lahaina.
Kapalua Resort, 600 Office Road,
Lahaina, Hawaii 96761, 808-669-6286, http://www.sanseihawaii.com/ - Great Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar.
Plantation House Restaurant, 2000 Plantation Club Drive,
Lahaina, HI 96761-8781, (808) 669-6299, http://www.theplantationhouse.com/ - Great to go early and view Maui's famous sunset.
Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice, 819 Front St., Lahaina, HI 96761, (808) 609-5678, http://www.mauihawaii.org/restaurants/ululani-shave-ice.htm - 36 flavors to choose from.
Entertainment
Old Lahaina Luau
http://www.oldlahainaluau.com
What’s Maui without a Luau?
Budget-Minded
Maui’s fun can sometimes take a hit on your wallet, so we’re offering a couple great Maui experiences that cost you little to no money.
Hawaii Nature Center
http://www.hawaiinaturecenter.org
This is a great experience for young children!
Ho’okipa Beach Park
Just past Pa’ia, this is one of the greatest beaches on the island. A visit to Maui isn’t complete unless we bring a picnic on Ho’okipa, watching some of the best and most challenging wave sailing in the world.
Tedeschi Vineyards - Maui's Winery
http://www.mauiwine.com
A hidden treasure, this winery specializes in pineapple wine, something that can only be found in the tropics. Pa’ia.
Tip: Bring your Safeway, Vons, Dominick's, Genuardi's or Randall's card to help save on groceries at Safeway. Also, bring your Costco card so that you can shop at the warehouse store.
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