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Dave Jackson on February 20th, 2009

I have been to Makena on day where 12 foot waves were breaking in 3 feet of water. When this happens, the lip explodes, throwing water spray 15 feet into the air. About 3 feet over the people standing near the break. Pretty awesome, but dangerous, too. Still, Makena Beach is a wonder [...]

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Dave Jackson on January 25th, 2009

Hookipa Beach is well known for world-class windsurfing competitions. While not everyone is an expert windsurfer there is a small coral reef that provides an excellent calm area for taking a relaxing few minutes on this unique beach. Hookipa beach is known as the premier windsurfing beach in the world, with many world class competitions. [...]

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Dave Jackson on December 8th, 2008

Maui has over 33 miles of exquisite public beaches. Some of these beaches have jewel-toned sand, in such colors as red, gold, green, black and white. Ringed by 120 miles of coastline, Maui boasts over 30 miles of beaches. Many are easily accessible beach parks with lifeguards, picnic facilities and restrooms. For those who choose [...]

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Dave Jackson on December 8th, 2008

Just a few feet past the Maui Lu entrance, turn right on Wailana Place and follow to 26 at the end of the road on the right. Turn left and travel south for one mile then turn left on Wailana Place and follow to 26 at the end of the road on the right. This [...]

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Dave Jackson on December 7th, 2008

Winter season is the ideal time for the visitors who love surfing while summers are best for those who love scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming and windsurfing. Light winds becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the late evening and overnight. Chance of rain 20 percent. Hop aboard the Four Winds II, a 55-foot, glass-bottom catamaran, [...]

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Dave Jackson on December 7th, 2008

Kaanapali Beach is Maui’s most popular world-class resort area and well known for its fine dining, golf courses, tennis, shopping, sightseeing, swimming, snorkeling, surfing, sailboarding, and scuba diving. It is located approximately 4 miles northwest of Lahaina, the former Hawaiian capital and whaling port and is nestled between the blue Pacific and majestic mountain slopes [...]

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Dave Jackson on August 14th, 2008

Billed as Maui’s “most Hawaiian hotel” the Kaanapali Beach Hotel offers beachside luaus, ukulele lessons, instruction in hula dancing, and daily classes in lei making. These traditional activities, combined with whale watching excursions, snorkeling and surfing lessons all combine to make the Kaanapali Beach Hotel one of the most traditional and authentic Maui hotels. His [...]

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