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Maui

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Maui.

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Travel videos

Yellow Productions

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Yellow Productions is a travel channel with guide videos, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel gear coverage.

This West Maui travel guide video gives a helpful look at Lahaina, Ka'anapali Beach, Dragon's Teeth, Nakalele Blowhole, and driving around the area.

Attaché

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Attaché is a travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, covering cities through food, culture, and history.

This Maui travel vlog blends scenery and food, with a thoughtful focus on culinary traditions, plate lunch, guri guri, and Hawaiian banana bread.

denniscallan

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denniscallan is a travel channel by Dennis Callan featuring educational travel videos from many regions.

This video provides a useful Wailea and Makena overview, covering beaches, major hotels, coastal paths, gardens, dining areas, and public spaces.

World Wild Hearts

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World Wild Hearts is a travel channel from Zac and Ine, who create videos and travel guides.

This guide video explains the Sliding Sands to Halemau'u hike in Maui's Haleakala National Park, with route details, landscapes, and practical hiking tips.

Through My Lens

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Through My Lens is a travel channel sharing informative videos from trips to places around the world.

This Road to Hana tips video is a practical planning aid for Maui, covering road safety, suggested stops, and information for the Hana Highway drive.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and publishing brand with structured destination resources. Their Maui guide provides a well-rounded overview of beaches, gardens, waterfalls, attractions, timing, and general trip-planning tips.

Maui travel - Lonely Planet | Hawaii, USA, North America

Explore Maui holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/hawaii/maui

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary tools. Their Maui travel guide is helpful for orienting a trip around major draws such as Road to Hana, Haleakala sunrise, Kaanapali Beach, and whale season.

Visit Maui, United States — Travel Guide (2026)

Maui travel guide — Road to Hana, Haleakalā sunrise, Ka'anapali Beach, whale season, and the Hawaiian island that balances adventure with resort relaxation.

viatravelers.com/destinations/maui/

One Mile at a Time
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One Mile at a Time is an independent points, miles, aviation, hotel, and premium travel site. Their Maui activities article is a good fit for travelers looking to balance beach time with six worthwhile non-beach options.

6 Things To Do In Maui When You're Done With The Beach

Maui has amazing beaches, but there are plenty of other experiences you can have on the island while avoiding throngs of tourists!

onemileatatime.com/maui-activities/

NOMADasaurus
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NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, itineraries, and visual storytelling. Their Maui itinerary gives travelers a practical three-day framework, with useful extensions for five-day and seven-day trips.

The Perfect 3 Days in Maui Itinerary | 3, 5, and 7 Day Options (2026)

Trying to find great activities and attractions in Maui? Our Maui itinerary is all you need to plan the perfect trip!

nomadasaurus.com/maui-itinerary/

Trekaroo
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Trekaroo is a specialist family travel blog and planning community built around parent-to-parent trip advice. Their Maui with kids guide is a helpful family resource, covering more than 25 activities from rainforest exploring and beach time to surfing, snorkeling, and zip lining.

Over 25 Great Things to do in Maui with Kids

Maui is a great vacation destination for families. Here are the top 10 things to do in Maui with kids, from surfing and snorkeling, to zip lining.

blog.trekaroo.com/things-to-do-in-maui/

Practical Wanderlust
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Practical Wanderlust is a travel blog with destination guides, itineraries, and practical trip-planning content. Their three-day Maui itinerary offers a practical mix of island experiences, including snorkeling, the Road to Hana, a luau, shave ice, and banana bread.

The Perfect Maui Itinerary: 3 Days in Maui, Hawai'i

Swaying palm trees. White sand beaches. Warm banana bread. Juicy pineapples. The chillest of vibes. Maui, Hawaii is a dream destination, and although we’ve been living in the San Francisco Bay Area for almost 10 years - where a trip to Hawaii is a feasible weekend trip - we’d yet to visit until this summer! All I can say is ... what the heck is wrong with us?! We’ve WASTED the last 10 years of my life not visiting Maui every chance we can get! Although we only had 3 days to spend in Maui, we fell head over heels. Our Maui itinerary is the perfect way to spend 3 days in Maui, from snorkeling to the Road to Hana to a luau to eating as much shave ice and banana bread as the human body can physically stand. What are you waiting for? Shaka, brah!

practicalwanderlust.com/maui-itinerary/

Earth Trekkers
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Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site focused on detailed guides, itineraries, hikes, and road trips. Their Maui itinerary guide is useful for matching trip length to plans, with options ranging from one day to one week plus things to do.

Maui Itinerary: Best Way to Spend 1 Day to 1 Week in Maui

Plan your perfect visit to Maui with this Maui itinerary planning guide.

earthtrekkers.com/best-maui-itinerary/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and long-term travel. Their 2026 Maui itinerary is a practical planning guide for building out a trip with both core stops and less obvious ideas.

The Broke Backpacker: Maui Itinerary

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/maui-itinerary/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/maui-itinerary/

Going Awesome Places
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Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed guides from first-hand travel experiences. Their Maui beaches guide is a strong beach-planning resource, covering 10 options across areas from Hana to Kapalua.

Ultimate Guide to 10 of the Best Beaches in Maui

You can’t just pick one - they’re all so good! From Hana to Kapalua, here are the best beaches in Maui you must visit.

goingawesomeplaces.com/best-beaches-in-maui/

Wanderlust Chloe
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Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog covering destination inspiration, food, hotels, family travel, and polished travel guides. Their five-day Maui itinerary pairs a clear trip structure with 15 activity ideas, including beaches, jungle hikes, and swimming with dolphins.

Best 5 Day Maui Itinerary - 15 Best Things to Do in Maui: 2026 Guide

From swimming with dolphins and beach time to exciting jungle hikes, these are the best things to do on a 5-day Maui Itinerary!

wanderlustchloe.com/maui-itinerary-hawaii/

As We Saw It
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As We Saw It is a travel site covering itineraries, culture, food, photography, and destination ideas. Their seven-day Maui honeymoon itinerary is a thoughtful resource for planning a one-week island trip with a romantic focus.

7-Day Maui Honeymoon Itinerary: One Week in Paradise

Planning the perfect 1-week Maui honeymoon itinerary? This 7-day plan includes the best that Maui has to offer. <p class="read-more-button-container"><a class="button" href="https://www.aswesawit.com/7-day-maui-honeymoon-itinerary/">Read more</a></p>

aswesawit.com/7-day-maui-honeymoon-itinerary/

Travel Dudes
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Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing destination tips, guides, inspiration, and practical advice from contributors. Their six-day Maui adventure itinerary is useful for active travelers, with snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking built into the plan.

6 Day Adventure Itinerary for Maui, Hawaii - Travel Dudes

Looking for adventure in Hawaii? Here&#039;s the ultimate 6 day adventure itinerary in Maui. From snorkeling to hiking and kayaking!

traveldudes.com/6-day-adventure-itinerary-for-maui-hawaii/

The Planet D
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The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Maui hikes guide is a good resource for comparing 12 routes across scenic landscapes, rugged coastlines, and jungle trails.

Top 12 Hikes in Maui to Take Your Breath Away

Putting on your boots and completing as many Maui hikes as possible is one of the most exciting ways to explore this amazing Hawaiian destination. The

theplanetd.com/best-hikes-in-maui/

The Family Voyage
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The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical trips, packing, gear, and destination advice with kids. Their Maui travel tips article gives families practical pre-trip advice through five things to do before visiting the island.

5 Things You NEED To Do Before You Visit Maui - The Family Voyage

Want to make the most of your upcoming trip to Maui? Do these 5 things before you go!

thefamilyvoyage.com/maui-travel-tips/

A Broken Backpack
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A Broken Backpack is a practical travel blog covering independent travel, long-term travel, remote work, and living abroad. Their Maui planning article is a helpful checklist-style resource, covering six things to keep in mind before a trip.

Planning Your Trip To Maui? Have These 6 Useful Things In Mind | 2026

Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Naturally, visiting Hawaii is a broad and slightly vague statement. Hawaii has plenty of islands, and one of the most beautiful is Maui Island. Also known as “The Valley Isle”, Maui is a floating paradise in the middle of the ocean that captivates and [&hellip;]

abrokenbackpack.com/planning-trip-to-maui/

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