Another “must-do” activity in Maui is the drive to the summit of the Haleakala Volcano. Along the way, hike in a giant bamboo forest to a towering waterfall, make landfall on black and red sand beaches and go for a dip in natural swimming pools fed by waterfalls. Don’t miss the road to Hana – one of the best scenic drives in Hawaii, where you’ll cross 54 one-lane bridges and nearly as many waterfalls. Spend your 4 days in Maui in a fine balancing act between Maui’s best beaches and active sightseeing. > Here’s a link to a complete list of Maui accommodations that you can book online. For a quieter stay, look for Northshore or Central Valley spots. If you’re seeking to stay close to the best swimming beaches, I recommend basing yourself either on the south coast of East Maui or in the Kalapana resort area of West Maui. This means that you don’t have to go to touristy luau shows to actually meet real Hawaiians. Molokai is sparsely populated and of its tiny population, over 50% have native Hawaiian heritage. Just stick to the island’s unofficial motto – “Slow down, this is Molokai!” – and you’ll discover a Hawaiian treasure that is off the beaten track. Life around here is beautifully stuck in the ’90s, on a good day, but this is actually part of Molokai’s charm. Molokai is as real as Hawaii gets and finally drives home the message that you’re visiting one of the most remote island chains in the world. If it’s cocktails by the pool, 24-hour room service, and 4G data coverage that you’re in search of – look elsewhere. It is a bit of a rush and you will not have much time to relax, but you will be able to see all the top highlights. If you really want to maximize the number of islands you’ll be visiting during your 2 weeks in Hawaii, you can dedicate three days to both Molokai and Maui, followed by three days on the Big Island and Kauai.
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