For an idyllic day on the water, head to Wailea Beach in South Maui, located near some of the island's best hotels.

Hui O Ka Wai Ola project leader James Strickland demonstrates how water quality is sampled during Tuesday night’s presentation at Lahainaluna High School. The Maui News / DAKOTA GROSSMAN photos ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Snorkeling around Black Rock is some of the best on the island. On the other end of the beach, if you're staying at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, ask about the hidden ...

The primary reason why so many Tahitian tourists flock to this stretch of shoreline is the sand: While many of the island's beaches boast a volcanic black hue, La Plage de Maui dazzles in pearly ...