There are many excellent shops and malls to be found on Maui for shopping. Whether you are looking to buy supplies, souvenirs or some new clothing to show off at the beach, Maui has small ma and pop operations and well as large box stores to take care of your shopping needs. Take a leisurely stroll along Front Street of Lahaina for a wonderful selection of small shops to pick up the most interesting souvenirs for family and friends. Stock up on supplies at Wal-Mart or Costco in Kahului.
While in Lahaina, be certain to stop by Hilo Hattie, a store that almost 1/4 of all visitors pop into at least once. Get a free seashell lei and then browse the shelves for fun souvenirs to bring home and fine clothing to wear while still in Maui. A veritable custom amongst Maui visitors, Hilo Hattie is a must stop shop for souvenir hunters.
Maui has a fine selection of shopping malls that you can wander around in and check out fabulous items and unique offerings. Stores featuring arts and crafts, books, flea markets, perfumes and cosmetics, anything you could possibly want, need or require is available to be bought. Maybe you’re not even sure what you’re looking for but will know it when you see it, then Maui’s shopping mall selection will lead you to that very discovery.
There are also street vendors and fine stores to be found simply walking down the main streets. Sometimes these small kiosks and stores have a wealth of extraordinary items that could be decorating your home. Find the items that express your unique tastes, find the shirt that screams of your tackiest best. Whatever your shopping search finds you looking for, Maui’s shopping experience can help you find what you want.
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Employment opportunities abound on Maui for both the skilled and the entry level worker. A simple search for “Maui employment opportunities” brings up many websites with listings for job and career opportunities. Whether you are a student looking for some part time work to make some spending money, or are looking to transfer your medical background to a new locale, Maui is able to accommodate you.
With the recent expansion of the Maui Medical Center, there are opportunities for those with medical backgrounds. Whether it be clerical or working in the pharmacy, there are openings available now at competitive wages. To see what jobs are available in the medical field, please visit http://www.hhsc.org/recruit/maui_region.cfm with its list of job and career opportunities and the respective monthly salaries listed, you can shop for your dream Maui job from the comfort of your own home.
Teachers are also in demand, with both part time and full time positions available. A quality teacher is always a welcomed addition to a school system, so if you are looking to enrich the minds of youngsters and would like to live in paradise while doing so, consider a move to Maui to become a teacher in one of the many fine Maui facilities.
There are plenty of openings for care workers, clinicians and even housekeepers. If working in retail is more your cup of tea, there are plenty of shops, stores and other places you can find employment and lend a hand for a busy company. Maui’s shopping is as top notch as anywhere in the USA and the stores need employees to help with their day to day operations, so send in your application or head in to the store and meet a manager face to face to get a head start against anyone else who may be applying. While there are plenty of jobs, there is also competition for the good ones, so make yourself stand out and grab the bull by the horns by taking initiative.
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The cost of living on Maui can vary, depending on what your lifestyle requires. If you are planning a retirement to Maui and would buy into a retirement community, then the cost of maintenance and upkeep can be less than if you were to buy your own house. However, if you’re a family, you will need to consider the gas costs for transporting kids to school, plus more. While Maui is more expensive than mainland USA, it is considerably less expensive than living in other paradises in the world. If you want the best life has to offer and are willing to pay a little more to achieve it, living on Maui will be a dream come true.
Housing costs on Maui vary upon location and type of dwelling you are looking for. Apartments are less expensive to purchase than a house, but raising a family comfortably in an apartment may prove problematic. Rentals are available to allow you time to shop for the perfect place to live and search for the options that are out there. Get a feel for life on Maui before making a final decision, and know the market for when you are ready to make the decision to call Maui home.
Driving on Maui will cost more for fuel, but the amount of driving required is less than if you were living on the mainland. With so much available within walking or cycling distance, the reasons to drive a car anywhere are far and few between. The slower pace of the Maui lifestyle allows for taking the extra moments to run errands and enjoy living life to its fullest. If you need to get around faster regularly, perhaps a scooter or a motorcycle would be a good alternative to a car and reducing the cost of fuel for your travels.
Some types of food, such as fresh produce and fish, will be a little more expensive, but for the most part, there is little difference in grocery costs. There are many grocery stores on Maui, from large stores to smaller convenience stores.
Medical costs are the same as the mainland, and with the recent additions to the Maui Medical Center to be able to care for more patients right on Maui with the latest in technology and techniques, costs of traveling to the mainland for medical care have been reduced significantly for Maui residents.
All told, there is a jump in the cost of living if you move to Maui after having lived on the mainland. However, the rewards of calling Maui home and the benefits you reap in health and well-being completely offset the triviality of cost.
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Maui has many sport and leisure activities to entertain people of all ages. From warm beaches with soft sand to 10,000 feet high volcanoes, there is never an excuse for not having something fun to do. With beautiful weather pretty much all year round, Maui has plenty of outdoor activities to keep the kids away from the video games and the grown ups away from the television.
For fun on the beach, kids love to play with beach balls, Frisbees, throw footballs, badminton, and maybe even some volleyball. Of course, the water is always an interest to kids, so swimming, snorkeling and boogie boards are just a few of the activities once in the water.
For teens, there is plenty of surfing, sun, kayaking, and sun bathing opportunities all year round.
For the adults, there is plenty of beach fun to be had, as well as leisurely hikes to discover the wonderful Maui landscape and all its beautiful sights. Rare plants and animals make bicycle discovery trips an exciting venture each and every time. Take in a round or three of golf, get some tennis time in with new friends, or maybe ride a horse through the trails. Scenic waterfall hikes and amazing volcano tours will leave an impression that will last a lifetime. Whether on foot, bike, car, or a helicopter tour adventure, Maui’s sights are breathtaking from whatever vantage point you are looking.
Of course, you cannot miss out on a visit to Turtle Town for swimming and snorkeling with the friendly turtles, colorful tropical fish and plenty of unique marine life to thrill and captivate. A truly unforgettable experience, Turtle Town is a must-see stop while you visit Maui.
With over 727 square miles of beautiful one-of-a-kind landscapes and features to explore, and plenty of fun sport and leisure activities, Maui has something for everyone to make your stay enjoyable and memorable.
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Life in Maui is a dream of many people. Whether it’s a retirement destination, a getaway winter home, or student accommodations, housing is available for all interests and needs.
If you are looking into retirement and have Maui in your sights as your destination of choice, you have the enviable option of being able to choose buying into one of the fabulous retirement communities. Living in a retirement community relieves some of the burden of home and yard maintenance, freeing your time for more leisurely activities. No more lawns to cut, definitely no more snow to shovel, life in a retirement community could be the home you are looking for.
For family dwellings, Maui has plenty to select from. Whether you want beach front property or something close to schools for the kids, whether you are looking for a house or for a condo, Maui has properties for you and your family to live in for years to come. Making the choice to move to Maui is the first step into a unique lifestyle so many others can only dream about. To be a child living and learning in a beautiful home on Maui is such a unique experience, many will grow up to raise their own families on this beautiful island.
If you are a college or university student who has the luck of attending one of Maui’s institutions of learning, you will find plenty of options for student housing, many conveniently located within walking distance of the campuses. Mainland and international students will find excellent accommodations in such privately owned apartment complexes such as Kulanaa’o.
When it comes to making Maui your home, you will have a world of options open to you as far as housing. From simple apartments to luxurious estates, Maui has the place for you to rest your head in surroundings that are amongst the world’s finest.
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There are three ways you can get to Maui, by plane, by boat and possibly by submarine, but so far as we know, the latter is not really offered, so it comes down to plane or boat.
Most visitors arrive by plane, landing at one of 3 airports, either the central Kahului Airport, or one of the two smaller airports, namely Hana on the eastern coast and Kapalua on the west.
Cruise ships are also a popular means to get to Maui, and Kahului is the main port of call for these sea-faring visitors. A smaller port of call can also be found between Lahaina and Kihei.
While on Maui, there are a few options to travel about and see the sights. For a small $1 fare, hop on the Maui Public Transportation System and tour around the island. The cost is $1 per boarding, so carry a few of those greenbacks if you plan to get off and on during the course of your venture.
Another cost-effective mode of transportation is cycling. There are bicycle rental shops on Maui where you can pick up some two-wheel freedom for a small rental charge. Don’t let the wonders of a nice bike ride around Maui pass you by. See the island and breathe the air at a comfortable pace on a fun bicycle tour of the island.
Car rentals are always available for those with a place to be and a time to be there. Perhaps consider a topless vehicle and enjoy your drive with Maui’s spectacular sky all around you. For the most part, Maui can be explored on bike, on foot and by bus, with time to get home for dinner, with no need to ever set foot in a car.
Maui is a great place to visit and an incredible place to live. Take a trip to one of the most beautiful places in the world and experience for yourself what everyone who visits talks about and what those who choose to stay have discovered.
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With volcanoes that reach 10,000 feet into the sky and beaches that walk out into the ocean, Maui’s natural environment is as diverse as the people who visit and live on this beautiful island.
The southern region is hot, dry and without a lot of vegetation, but is home to rare plants, insects and birds. Walk along the most recent lava flow on the dry south flank of Haleakala in the reserve of ‘Ahihi-Kina‘u. With boulder beach communities, dry shrub lands and pioneer vegetation, the southern tip of Maui is a world onto itself waiting for you to discover.
When you find yourself in the northern part of Maui, you will find the wind a little gustier and the skies a little cloudier than other parts of the island, but the temperature is more consistent in this region and features include rare sub-alpine grasslands and forests. Rare plants are present for your photographic skills to capture.
If you find yourself heading up the volcano to view a sunset or sunrise, and it is recommended that you try to do that at least once, pack for chillier temperatures as you get higher up. In the winter, snow will be present on the top of the volcano while sea level is still a warm beach-faring temperature. Do not get caught off guard and find yourself with a chill while enjoying one of the most spectacular views you will ever see anywhere in the world.
It does rain in Maui, but the intensity depends on the area. Some areas can get heavy rainfalls, but most will only ever see a drizzle now and again, and never one that lasts too long. Winds can turn brisk without warning, so be prepared to hold on to your hat when you are hiking along some of the corridors. Turning a corner can put you into a pleasant breeze, but it can also be a trade wind waiting around the corner and then you will find your hat flying through the air.
Maui has a diverse natural environment for fun and pleasure, something for everyone and always with something to discover.
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A primary concern of any place of residence is access to quality healthcare facilities and practitioners. Maui has no shortage of medical centers, hospitals and even licensed spas to help with needed health concerns. Practitioners in all fields can be found on Maui, a destination for those wanting to live and practice in a community environment. In Maui, you can get to know your medical doctor on a personal level as well as a professional, being they will be shopping in the same stores and attending the same functions as you. Maui’s small town community lifestyle will already benefit your health, and the quality of life on Maui could add years to your life, allowing you to enjoy one of the most beautiful places on earth for many years.
When it comes time to visit a doctor, either for regular examinations or due to an unfortunate incident, you can rest assured that the facilities, equipment, knowledge, and abilities are top notch and, as with a new acute cardiac care program found at the Maui Memorial Medical Center, even ground-breaking.
Prior to September 2011, patients requiring attention to acute coronary conditions had to be flown off the island to seek proper care, but with the cardiac program at MMMC now established and the opening of a new helipad to allow patients to be flown in from remote areas and cared for right on Maui, the minutes sometimes needed to make the difference between life and death treatment are shaved off the travel time, putting those in need in the hands of professionals much sooner, sometimes by as much as 15 minutes, than was possible prior to September 2011.
Maui is the place to be to participate in the best the world has to offer. With professional medical care available right on Maui, there has never been a better time to call Maui home.
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A deciding factor for picking Maui as a place to live and raise a family is the access to quality schools and education. Maui has no shortage of schools to educate children, teens and even adults of all ages. With 20 elementary schools on Maui alone, children never have tio travel far from home to get the quality education that parents want for their children. Once they have graduated from the elementary level, Maui offers a selection of middle and intermediate schools to choose from, many having websites to let you familiarize yourself with their missions and curriculums. When the time comes to pick a high school, Maui has some of the finest to offer with academia and athletics. When it comes to helping prepare your kids for a prosperous future, Maui is established with quality schools and dedicated professionals to see the job accomplished.
Once a student has graduated, the option for continuing and advanced education resides on Maui as well. The University of Hawaii Maui College offers credit and non-credit courses for those seeking degrees or simply to expand their own knowledge. To quote UH Maui College’s Chancellor Clyde Sakamoto: “Your goals for education, career, and life are grounded in learning. Your clarity and passion regarding your goals reflect your learning and experiences. You have learned what you care about, what gets you excited, and what will keep you interested… especially with competing distractions and settings. Our College, faculty and staff are committed to helping you acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that will help you realize your aspirations. Your openness, effort, and perseverance will be keys to fulfilling your ultimate aims.” With such diversity in courses being offered ranging from Accounting to Culinary Arts to Health Care Professional, there is a course to suit the needs and desires of practically everyone looking to advance their education.
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While crime is low on Maui, it is a reality in all corners of the world, so knowing what to expect is the best preventative course of action available. Violent crime is very low, with a murder happening once every few years. There is very little gun crime. There is domestic violence but that is not something that would generally affect a visitor. The biggest problem is bored teenagers who like to cause mischief or petty theft crimes. While no crime seems petty to the individual affected, there is little in the way of crimes against people. If you have a rental car, avoid parking it in unpopulated places and keep valuables out of sight, as car break ins for visible items is probably the biggest concern when it comes to crime on Maui. Another common problem is grab-and-dash of valuables from tourists while they are on the beaches. Typically, teenagers will see the opportunity to grab a camera or purse, and run by, snatch up the item, and be halfway down the beach by the time you realize the theft has taken place. Locking valuables in the trunk of your car or keeping them in the safe of your hotel room are the best ways to make sure they do not get stolen.
Most crimes are of the opportunistic nature, where the criminal sees an item and acts upon it, not having planned out the crime beforehand. Some crimes, however, are more organized and can be the result of a gang or of a drug addict who needs to feed a habit. Ice is the drug of choice on Maui, a type of smokable cocaine that is cheap to buy but requires constant feeding of the addiction, as the drug’s stupefying effects do not last long. Once an addict has a routine set that has proven to pay time and time again, they will revert to the same criminal activities time and time again, until they are caught or otherwise stopped.
Do not buy drugs from people selling them, as all illicit drugs are illegal on Maui and may contain ingredients you were not expecting, some of which can cause serious harm or death when consumed.
All in all, Maui is one of the safest places to live. With a low crime rate and a high sense of community amongst the residents, with a little bit of common sense and keeping aware of your surroundings, you can feel as safe at night as you do during the day.
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