To get to know your way around Maui, first you must get a perspective. We have a classic one for you. Image a Peanut in the shell, one nut is bigger then the other. Well the big one to the south is Mt Haleakala or The House of the Sun. The smaller one to the west is the West Maui Mountains. With the majority of the vacation destination areas are to the west and south and the remote areas and rainforests are toward the East (Hana). You will arrive in the middle of the nut in Kahului. This serves as the industrial center of the island. With shopping malls, department stores and drive thru's you will find it easy to find your way around. If you ever get lost on Maui, first look up and see which part of the peanut you are on.

You've got to think of the small towns of Maui like many other beach towns on the mainland, has One coastal road, and one main highway connecting a few small beach towns. There is a wet side and a dry side. Some of Maui's most beautiful beaches are here on the west side of Maui. The main difference you will find, in Maui, is the most people that live in Maui, work more or less in part for tourists! So, feel free to ask questions and get to know your surroundings. South Maui was once not even on the map when it came to Maui nightlife, but things have changed. Now, Kihei boasts the "triangle" which has dancing, bars, pubs, and eateries. Of course some fine shopping too.