Kahului-Wailuku area is currently the political, transportation, healthcare and business center of Maui Island. Kahului Airport welcome visitors from around the world everyday. Many major airlines provide direct flights from U.S. mainland, and further transfer by inter-island airlines. Kahului Harbor is Maui's principal seaport filled with freighters and cruise ships from U.S. Mainland and worldwide destinations.

Maui Government offices, Maui Community College and major Maui hospitals are located in Wailuku and Kahului.

Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, Maui Island biggest shopping center, is located in Kahului. Other Maui shopping malls or centers located in Kahului include the Kahului Shopping Center, Maui Mall, Costco and Big Kmart.

Iao Valley State Park is one of the exotic spots located at the end of Hwy 32 in Wailuku of Maui. Here you will find an erosion-formed gray and green stone pillar called "Iao Needle" which rises 1,200 feet high from the valley floor of Maui Island.

Hookipa Beach is located on Hana Highway about three miles east of Paia. This is one of the world famous surfing spots. Its waves can get as high as 14 feet. Some of the world's best windsurfers came to Hookipa Beach for competitions.

From Kahului up to Haleakala Mountain you will discover ranches, farms, gardens, winery, and resident area with spectacular panoramic view of Maui Island. This region is called Upcountry. Kula Botanical Gardens, Tedeschi Vineyards and Winery, Pukalani and Makawao are some interesting places to explore in Maui Upcountry.

Maui Haleakala National Park, located on Highway 378, offers you once-per-life-time opportunity to experience a 360-degree view from 10,023-foot breathtaking summit.

A journey less than 60 miles from Maui Kahului Airport will take you to Hana of Maui Island. However you should prepare a whole day event. The road to Hana twists around hundreds of curves, passes over more than 50 bridges, but presents some of most scenic coastline in Hawaii Islands and is one of the most beautiful drives in the world . Hana is a paradise, the journey to Hana is equally incredible. You should prepare to stop and enjoy the natural beauty created by waterfalls, colorful tropical flowers, green hills, black lava, and blue Pacific.

Waianapanapa State Park, Hamoa Beach, Hana Culture Center, Wailua Falls, Haleakala National Park Ohe'o Gulch, the Hasegawa General Store are some tourist attractions on the journey to Hana of Maui Island.

Maui, the tropical magic, will certainly give you a dream vacation and inspire you with its beauty. A lovely memory about Maui paradise will always remain with you forever.