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Why Maui is Number One (and a Lot of Other Numbers)

If you read travel-related media, you’ll find that Maui consistently ranks as number one or high for “best of” categories. In fact, it spent 20 years at the top of Conde Nast Traveler’s Best Island in the World list. Here are some numbers of all kinds about why Maui is one of the greatest travel destinations in the world.

Ranked
number 1
, Travel & Leisure, for Top Island in Hawaii

Ranked
number 5
, Road Affair, for Most Beautiful Island in the World

The island of Maui has 
10 of the world’s 13 climate zones
.


20
of the more than 550 reviews at TripAdvisor,

Ranked
number 12
, Travel & Leisure, for World’s Best Islands

Ranked
number 6
, US News & World Report, for Best Honeymoon Destination

There are
600 turns
in the road on the famous Hana Highway—You’ll experience about half of it before reaching the activity site


Call 808-270-1500 to ask about your own number one rappelling adventure on Maui.





U.S. News & World Report Releases 2025 Best Hotels Lists


U.S. News & World Report has released its 15
th
annual rankings of the best hotels around the world. The rankings include 31,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations. 

This year, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Big Island, Hawaii edged out Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida for the number one spot in the USA rankings. Acqualina, which earned the top spot the past two years, ranked No. 2 this year.  

In Europe, Adar Manor in Ireland ranked No. 1 and Le Bristol Paris ranked No. 2, while Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal was named the best hotel in Mexico, and Jade Mountain in St Lucia the best in the Caribbean. 

“Travelers are seeking unique and memorable experiences, cultural authenticity, savory cuisine, comfortable yet lavish accommodations, excellent amenities – and so much more,” says Zach Watson, senior travel editor at U.S. News. “With many hotel options to choose from – and numerous components factoring in to determine which hotels are exceptional – the U.S. News Best Hotels rankings consider hotel star ratings combined with the collective opinion of travel ex




Aloha





U.S. News and World Report - Maui Ranks High in the World's Best Places to Visit 2023



According to theU.S. News and World Report, Maui placed 6th in the World’s Best Places to Visit for 2023. Glacier National Park in Montana was the only place that ranked higher in the United States than Maui ranking in at #2. The 1st ranked place to visit in the world is Paris with Rio De Janeiro (#30) finishing up the top 30 list.

With regards to the 30 Best Places to Visit in the USA, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai all made the top 30 list. Maui ranked the highest of the Hawaiian Islands at #2, Honolulu - Oahu came in at #4, and Kauai came in at #10.  

The U.S. News ranked more than 1,100 vacation destinations across the world. Thank you to everyone who visits our islands every year!


Mahalo Nui Loa,

Ken Smith R(S), Melissa Smith R(B), Gregory Smith R(B) 

The Smith Team


P.S.Wishing all the mothers out there a Happy Mother’s Day this coming Sunday, May 14th! If you didn’t get your mother a gift yet, there is the47th Seabury Hall Craft’s Fairthis Saturday, May 14th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. I heard on the radio that Mick Fleetwood and some of the members of the Doobie Brothe

Visit Hawaii in the New Year – 3 Islands Ranked Among the Top 10 U.S. Destinations!


As the new year begins, Hawaii invites you to step into its vibrant embrace. With
Maui
,
Oahu
, and
Kauai
ranking in the
Top 10 Best Places to Visit in the USA for 2025
by
U.S. News & World Report
, the islands are ready to show why they are truly one of a kind. From golden beaches and majestic cliffs to unforgettable adventures, Hawaii is where every moment feels like it belongs in a postcard.




Maui – Ranked #3


Maui’s beauty is magnetic. The sunrise at
Haleakalā
paints the sky with shades of pink and orange, casting a golden glow over the island. Days are spent wandering the winding
Road to Hāna
, where every turn reveals cascading waterfalls and hidden gems, or snorkeling at
Molokini Crater
, where the underwater world feels alive with color. And when evening falls, the sun dips below the horizon at
Ka

ʻanapali Beach
, leaving behind a canvas of fiery reds and purples.




Maui Must-Dos:




Whale Watching
: From December to April, humpback whales grace the island’s shores with their playful breaches.


Explore Iao Valley
: Towering emerald peaks and a tranquil rive