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

From its picturesque beaches and charming towns to its luxury resorts and fine-dining restaurants, the Valley Isle has long ...

The Tantalus Lookout Trail is more of a stroll than a strenuous hike. This out-and-back trail is approximately 0.5 miles and leads you to a gorgeous lookout where you can see Honolulu, Diamond Head, ...

Another highlight of a visit to Ka'anapali Beach is the daily sunset cliff dive at Pu'u Keka'a (Black Rock), which pays tribute to King Kahekili, Maui's last independent king who ruled in the 18th ...

The property is different than many Hawaiian resorts in the sense that it's a hybrid resort and vacation rental.

Like all beaches in Maui, it's important to know the surf conditions ... Some travelers suggested coming to the beach at sunrise or sunset, as the sands tend to change colors depending on the ...

The ban shows minimal improvements on beach since a large percentage of debris washing ashore comes from distant sources, marine researchers concluded. The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo Since a ...

A lifeguard patrols Big Beach in Makena looking for signs of sharks Thursday afternoon. • The Maui News / CHRIS SUGIDONO photo MAKENA — A 7-foot Galapagos shark “aggressively” snatched a ...