Maui thumbnails (November-December 2001)

MAUI Maps of Maui.

IAO VALLEY STATE PARK Area with exotic tropical flora, waterfalls and 1200 foot volcanic spine.

MOLOKINI Crescent shaped island that is a part of an underwater submerged volcano -- the warm waters of the inner cove sport a coral reef with its colorful fishes and is a snorkeler's paradise.

HALEAKALA 10,000 foot high dormant volcano in central Maui -- one can witness a spectacular sunrise from the top.

MAKENA Beach in South Maui with white sands.

HANA Widely regarded as one of the most scenic drives in the world, the road to Hana takes one past gorgeous cascades and waterfalls, through lush green tropical rainforests and incredible floral specimens endemic to Hawai`i. The road has 600 turns over a 60 mile stretch, and has 56 bridges, of which 46 are one-lane.

LAHAINA Whaling capital of Hawai`i.