| In a spare, daydreamy moment, you decide to | | | | favorites. Few people are lucky enough to spend |
| take a look at a map of the world. Since you | | | | enough time here to do it all, so if you're only |
| have vacationing on your mind, your eyes fall | | | | here for a week or so you'll have to prioritize. |
| upon an inviting string of islands in the South | | | | One activity that should definitely make the list is |
| Pacific, and you lean in to take a closer look. The | | | | an event unique to Lahaina. It has been written up |
| distinct land masses of Hawaii all look stunning, but | | | | in a number of publications and exists as a |
| for some reason one in particular has you hooked: | | | | famous tourist attraction that tends to please |
| Maui. Focus in a little further to discover a | | | | everyone. The Old Lahaina Luau consists of |
| destination that will truly satisfy your cravings for | | | | traditional cuisine, dancing, music and crafts, and |
| a carefree getaway. Lahaina is a historic and | | | | offers the most authentic experience on the |
| lovely town that presides over one of Hawaii's | | | | island. For a couple of hours, relish the fact that |
| highlight isles, and will provide the perfect setting | | | | you've stumbled upon another world that |
| for the realization of your fantasy. | | | | resembles nothing you've ever seen before, one |
| Lahaina is located on the western edge of Maui, | | | | that will affect your world view from here on out. |
| an island with about 30 miles of beaches. The | | | | Front Street is another site that can't be missed. |
| place is easily navigable by car and visitors usually | | | | This bustling thoroughfare is the place to find |
| end up exploring the hills, valleys and shoreline | | | | shops, restaurants and tourists galore, and despite |
| throughout their stay, but it's nice to have a | | | | its frequent crowds it still feels pretty laid-back. |
| home base for your wanderings that will provide | | | | Get your souvenir shopping done or enjoy a |
| plenty of stimulation without having to fill up the | | | | mai-tai as your fellow tourists flow by, and |
| gas tank and check out a map. Lahaina is perfect | | | | prepare yourself for the next enthralling activity |
| for giving your Hawaii vacation a more intimate | | | | of the day. |
| feel, and you surely won't regret making it the | | | | Between sampling the fresh seafood and standing |
| spotlight of your holiday. | | | | in awe of the humongous banyan trees that line |
| Mauna Kahalawai (a mountain range) majestically | | | | the streets downtown, not to mention all the time |
| oversees this region of the island and quietly | | | | you'll spend soaking in the fun and sun of the |
| explains why the Polynesians found this to be a | | | | beach, your Lahaina trip will surely exceed the |
| worthy spot to settle in. The Lahaina Heritage | | | | expectations you have as you sit there staring at |
| Museum makes a good first visit (alright, after | | | | the one-dimensional map on the wall. |
| quick walk on the beach) and will acquaint you | | | | To bring it to life even further, picture yourself |
| with the influences of the region's colorful and | | | | nestled into a vacation rental. Hotels are plentiful |
| industrious residents from yesterday and today. | | | | here, but private beach houses will make the |
| Take a look at a narrative that includes farming, | | | | holiday a little more special by giving you and your |
| whaling, and impressive ocean traveling in this | | | | companions the space and amenities you need to |
| historic building in the heart of Lahaina. | | | | truly live it up. Why come all the way to this island |
| After you've nourished your brain and become | | | | in the sea only to settle for less than stellar |
| familiar with the area, it'll be time to have some | | | | accommodations. Go online to peruse the Lahaina |
| fun. Hit the beach for a snorkeling session, hop on | | | | Vacation Rentals and pick one that excites you. |
| a surfboard, swim with the dolphins, or take in the | | | | Nothing is better than making your daydreams |
| landscape from above via parasail. All the typical | | | | become realities, so get started as soon as you |
| Hawaii adventures will be at your doorstep, so | | | | can. |
| check out the offerings and make a list of your | | | | |