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INTRODUCTION TO THE ISLAND OF MAUI^
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The people of Maui say, "Maui no ka oi-Maui is the best." And it's a
pretty quick study to find out what they mean. For one thing, there is
the great mountain Haleakala. A dormant volcano, Haleakala looms
over the island of Maui like a watchful mother. At her summit, the chill
air of dawn draws hundreds of visitors who wish to watch the sun rise
from what seems like its source-in fact, "Haleakala" means "House
of the Rising Sun."^
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From this chill and primal force high in the clouds, down the
windswept slopes to the sunny shorelines, Maui offers a contrast of
climates, and a diversity of pleasures. The visitor centers of
Kaanapali, Lahaina and Kihei complement the more exclusive resort
areas of Kapalua, Wailea and Makena. Combined, these areas offer
some of the finest hotels, restaurants, golf courses, beaches, and
scenery in the state.^
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But to the resident of Maui, the island is as much a spiritual force as it
is a recreational haven. Maui represents an opportunity to live a life
generally free of the congestion and tension of a larger city, but is still
only a short plane hop from Honolulu.^
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For the guest of Maui, the Valley Isle represents almost anything the
heart desires. This is particularly true for the golfer. If you're a scratch
golfer, there's plenty of action that will give you a real challenge of
your skills. And if you're a high handicapper just wanting to take a few
whacks at that dimpled spheroid in the warm Maui sun, there's just as
much action for you.^
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In all, there are 14 courses on the island, including the new Plantation
Course at Kapalua and the two new layouts at Waikapu. There is an
additional course being built at Makena and a third course under way
at Wailea-both Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designs. And it is safe to say
that others are being considered, even though, at the time of this
writing, there is a moratorium in effect on permits for new golf courses
(see Golf Course Development in Hawaii, A LookAhead).^
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Maui is an island you'll love with or without your golf clubs. The old
whaling village of Lahaina has been transformed into an art and visitor
community, but still retains an Old World charm. Sunrise on Haleakala
is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Snorkeling the reefs of the little
horseshoe island of Molokini will provide a great look at the colorful
undersea life of Hawaii. And if you do bring your golf clubs (was it ever
in doubt?) you'll be treated to some of the best courses you'll ever
play.