Maui

The second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, the island of Maui stretches out to an impressive 727 square miles, making it the 17th largest in the United States. Nestled in the Central Pacific, this well-known and highly sought-after area is part of the Hawaiian archipelago with the sprawling Haleakala National Park which encompasses the island’s highest peak, volcanic Haleakala, and is well known for its winding Hana Highway and the waterfalls and pools of Ohe’o Gulch. Peppered with artist communities and quaint little towns, Maui is often referred to as the “Valley Isle” and with an average population of 144,444, it comes in third with its volume of residence - just behind those islands of O’ahu and Hawai’i Island. From the 30 miles of shimmering beaches to the breathtaking sunsets and migrating humpback whales, it’s no wonder why Maui has been voted best island for more than twenty years.