There are many, many activities from Maui condos that lend to the entertaining, lively and exciting nights on the island. To start, there is a Maui Arts and Cultural Center which is the location of many performing arts shows such as the symphony, concerts, theatrical productions, and dance shows. Locals and tourists alike flock to this venue to see the performances that take place there.

Most of the hotels have restaurants and bars that are open until the wee hours of the night and most provide a location for live Hawaiian music, dancing, hula shows, and more. Restaurants, bars and lounges outside of the hotels are also good sources for entertainment and are great gathering spots for vacationers traveling with a group of friends, relatives or colleagues.

One of the most wonderful and unique aspects about nightfall on any of the Hawaiian Islands is the view westward from Maui condo rentals. The sunset each night provides a short glimpse of colors and beauty that cannot be seen in pretty much any other place in the United States, and possibly in the world. Crowds normally gather on the beaches to see and absorb the beauty that the few minutes of a Hawaiian sunset has to offer. Sunsets can be viewed from just about any spot on the west side of Maui, or any of the other islands.

One of the most exciting, exhilarating hikes on Maui is the Pipiwai Trail in Kipahulu that leads to 400 foot tall Waimoku Falls. The Pipiwai trail, a name worth repeating, is a hidden gem that many people miss in their rush through the Oheo Gulch portion of Haleakala National Park, racing to get back to “civilization.” The hike begins just above the Oheo Gulch, on the mauka side of the road. It is approximately 4 miles round trip and will take anywhere from 3 hours, at a fast clip, to 4 or 5 hours if you linger. The first part of the hike takes you straight uphill through a trail covered in tangled tree roots. You pass by a huge Banyan tree, walk through a Hana ranchland fence (the sign asks you to close the gate as you go through), and up through an intoxicatingly beautiful bamboo forest. The bamboo stalks are hundreds of feet tall with bushy tops, which totally block the trail from sunlight in many spots. The sound of the bamboo knocking against itself in the wind sounds like a bizarre percussion instrument in the sky! The trail meanders up through a mossy, damp forest and you almost expect the crew from “Lord of the Rings” to jump out of the bushes. Trees grow trees that grow trees here.

There are wild mushrooms that look like giant pancakes poking out of tree stumps. Everything is wet, wet, wet and slippery, so watch your step. It gets very dark in some places! You then cross a raging river, if it has been raining (which is often the case in the Hana region.) Then you cross it again, for a total of 4 times on your trek (2 are on the way back.) Water shoes with good tread work best for this. Once you have passed the second part of the river, the enormous Waimoku Falls looms in the distance. As you get closer, the sound becomes thunderous. Once you reach the “Do not go any further-falling rocks” sort of sign, you are already getting totally sprayed by the force of the falls. It’s more like a very strong mist than a spray. Humans look like ants in photos next to these falls and the waterfall itself will not fit into a regular digital camera frame. Enjoy your magical time here, and be glad that the rest of the hike is all downhill! When it comes to vacation rentals Maui, see us for the most up-to-date travel and accommodations information, and the best deals!

If you are considering Hawaii for your next vacation destination, Maui condo rentals offer a unique experience. Maui condos are one of the best ways to experience Hawaii. HawaiianBeachRentals.com is one of the best in the business. Check out their website and look for “vacation rentals maui”.

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