Upcountry Maui, Hawaii

Upcountry Maui, Hawaii, must have the vacation rentals, condos, and homes that size up to this massive paradise. Tropical rainforests, wondrous volcanoes, clear water, white sand, endless summers under a temperate blue sky-no picture can capture the beauty of Maui. And lodging in Upcountry Maui is no exception to this beauty.

Maui, the name of a demigod who raised Hawaii from the sea, was named after the son of Hawai'iloa, the first to discover Hawaii. For centuries, Polynesians are known to have thrived on Hawaii. Modern history begins with Europeans landing in the 18th century, to find a kingdom, ruled by King Kamehameha I.

When you visit Upcountry Maui, Hawaii, you should check out the town of Makawao. There rodeo and yoga make a curious Hawaiian blend. Makawao has a reputation for its cowboys since the 19th century. Wrangling cattle, or paniolo, and parades are celebrated every 4th of July. At the Japanese plantation, Kitada's Kau Kau, siamin, Hawaii's noodle soup, is served for lunch. Makawao also has a bakery and many eclectic boutiques and art galleries. The Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center is one specific example in Makawao of an art gallery that also has historical exhibits, art workshops, studios, lectures, and gift shop.

In Upcountry Maui, near Makawao, are the Haleakala National Park and the Haleakala Crater, which is the largest dormant volcano on earth. The sight of Haleakala Crater alone is almost worth an entire trip to Maui. The park has a wide range of environments. From the heights of Haleakala Crater, through the dense rainforests, over desolate deserts, down to the depths of sea level, you have much to explore in Haleakala National Park.

Lodging in Upcountry Maui, Hawaii, is an ideal starting point for a profound journey through the parks, beaches, and towns of Maui. Upcountry Maui will more than likely keep your feet moving and hands busy, but if you venture away from the beach and outside the area, to all of Maui, you are sure to find an event that suits you, a restaurant that you'll enjoy, and stores and malls that have what you're looking for. The gamut runs wide on it all: surf competitions, Vietnamese fare, brand-name stores; environmental lectures, Hawaiian luau, gifts and souvenirs; music festivals, steak and seafood, latest sports gear; musicals and plays, beach bars, and local arts and crafts.

Try a little bit of everything or a whole lot of one thing. Either way, you won't be disappointed. With the ocean outside the front door of your vacation rental, water sports are on every visitor's mind. Surf, kite board, wind surf, fish on- and off-shore, boat, sail, parasail, jet ski, water ski, canoe, kayak, snorkel, scuba dive, or tour 100 ft. below in a submarine. From land to sky, sports and leisure include touring by helicopter, hiking, biking, eco-touring, golfing, and tennis.
After the day is done and your body is spent, let hands massage and rejuvenate you at one of the many spas. In Upcountry Maui, like all of Maui, the vacation rentals must equal the high caliber for which a vacation on this island is. Upcountry Maui has rental homes with accommodations that will help you realize how wonderful your trip to Hawaii really was.