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| HAIKU |
| Haiku is a country-style village located in the northern
part of Maui, approximately 4.9 miles (7.8 km) from Paia. Though
Haiku has no beach, the town is located just a few minutes
from beach towns like Wailea and Kihei and just 5 minutes
away from the windsurfing capital Hookipa Beach.
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| HANA |
 Hana, which means "labor" in the Hawaiian language, is a small, isolated, tropical paradise located on the eastern end of Maui at the end of the Road to Hana (Hana Highway). This sleepy 3.5-square mile village is characterized by lush greenery, botanical gardens and historical sites and churches.
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| HUELO |
| Located away from population centers of Maui like Wailuku and Kahului, this little-known community has been described as “the little Hawaiian village forgotten by time.” Huelo doesn’t have resorts, no commercial activities and no glitzy resorts. However, it offers a tranquil and laid-back island atmosphere.
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| KAANAPALI |
 Kaanapali, located on Maui's western shore, boasts beautiful beaches, volcanic rock
formations, snorkeling spots and several ritzy hotels, such
as the Hyatt Regency, Westin and Sheraton. It has one of the most popular tourism developments on Maui.
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| KAHULUI |
 Kahului is Maui’s commercial and travel hub. It
has Maui’s main airport, the Kahului Airport, and the island’s
only deep-draft harbor, which is always bustling with shipping
activities. Kahului is also the retail center on
Maui, having big retail giants like Home Depot and the only
Wal-Mart on the island.
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| KAPALUA |
 Kapalua is a resort community on the western tip of Maui. A 23,000-acre
resort complex developed by the Maui Land and Pineapple
Company, Kapalua offers villas, hotels, shops, restaurants,
golf courses and powdery white and golden sand beaches
dotted with hundred-year old Cook pines.
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| KEOKEA |
| Keokea is the last outpost along the Kula Highway, which then winds down to Hana. It has an elevation of 2,860 feet (872 m) above sea level and offers a panoramic view of Haleakala. Keokea was originally settled by Chinese immigrants.
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| KIHEI |
 With its miles of white
sandy beaches, Kihei is one of the top beach destinations in Hawaii.
With more than 60 condominiums, hotels and other rental
properties, Kihei has turned into one of Hawaii’s busiest
beaches. It is one of the most heavily populated places
on Maui.
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| KIPAHULU |
| Kipahulu is an isolated coastal valley. The town still lacks public electric and water utilities. Residents source water from a stream. It is a paradise of rainforests, waterfalls, pools, mountain valleys and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Read More |
| KULA |
 Kula is an upcountry district located in east Maui at 3,000 feet (914 m) above sea level. As Maui’s premier agricultural region and source of farm produce, Kula grows vegetables using the dry-farming method. Ranching traditions are also strong in Kula.
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| LAHAINA |
 Lahaina,
the largest town onthe western side of Maui, was
once the capital of pre-historic Hawaiian kingdom
and seat of power of Kamehameha dynasty. During
the 1800s, Lahaina became a whaling port.
Starting around 1819, whaling ships from around
the world berthed in Lahaina for supplies and recreation.
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| MAALAEA |
 Maalaea
is a small fishing village located in central Maui. The town’s Maalaea Harbor
accommodates inter-island shipping vessels, whale-watching
cruises and boat charters. Snorkeling and diving excursions to the tiny offshore island of Molokini depart from here.
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| MAKAWAO |
 Makawao is an agricultural and ranching community located on the
slopes of Mt. Haleakala at 1,639 feet (500 m) above sea level. Considered the
hub of upcountry Maui, this 4.7-square mile (12 square kilometer) rustic town has the
charm of the Wild West.
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| NAPILI |
 Napili is a beach town on the northwestern shore of Maui, situated
between two other resort towns: Kaanapali and Kapalua. Hotels and condos surround this small island village. It is a prime tourist destination, and the conditions for
snorkeling, parasailing and swimming are excellent.
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| PAIA |
 Paia is a small coastal community on the northern shore of Maui. Paia has retained a
lot of its character from the the old sugar plantation days. Many of its
wooden-style plantation buildings are still intact and have been
converted into brightly colored surf shops, boutiques, specialty
shops, bakeries and antique stores.
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| PUKALANI |
| Pukalani, which means “heavenly gate” or “window to heaven” in
Hawaiian, is the largest town in upcountry Maui. While the place evokes a laid-back, country atmosphere, it has a
commercial center that includes coffee shops and restaurants,
including Starbucks and Pizza Hut.
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| WAILEA |
 Wailea is a 1,500-acre
master-planned resort community found at the base of Mt. Haleakala
on the southern shore of Maui. It's an upscale area of the island with high-end resorts and hotels, luxury condominiums,
private estates and spa facilities.
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| WAILUKU
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 Wailuku was once the center of power and
the home of great Hawaiian chiefs. In 1790, it was the site of the victory of King Kamehameha’s army from the Big Island and the defeat of Maui’s
King Kahekeli II’s army in the battles of Kepaniwai and Iao Valley.
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