Maui Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before Go

Things you need to know before you go to Maui Hawaii. Maui Weather: Maui is not always warm everywhere. Maui is Windy, The Maui Mountains are COLD. Bring an umbrella, sunscreen, and warm jacket to Maui. Food in Maui is expensive, restaurants and groceries. Driving in Maui is slow. Don't plan for "a mile a minute." Relax

Maui has many single lane roads - particularly on the Road to Hana. Let faster traffic pass

Maui has lots of great hiking, but bring mosquito repellent. Seriously.

Snorkeling in Maui is better close to shore. Don't do the afternoon cheap snorkel excursions, it's too windy.

Clothing: Barefoot can be hot! Bring good sandals or shoes.

Petty crime: Hide all your valuables in your car. Or better yet.. don't leave any in the car.

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0:18 1. Microclimates
1:17 2. Maui is Windy!
1:43 3. Food is Expensive
2:12 4. Slow Driving
3:28 5. Hiking
3:51 6. Snorkeling
4:39 7. Clothing
5:18 8. Crime
5:40 9. Be Safe
6:08 10. Protect the Land
Awesome video!Thanks for sharing.

[oscargonzalez]

I’m born and raised on Maui. Great video, very informative. The respectful tips at the end were the cherry on top. AND LET ME ADD IF ITS WHALE SEASON DO NOT SLOW DOWN KNOW THE ROAD JUST PULL OVER.

[Lizziemarie]

I don't care how you pronounce things, your videos are informative and fun. I'll keep watching.

[paulele]

Best tips I’ve heard, people very rarely think that Hawaii can be cold, and freeze when they go up to Haleakala. As someone who grew up on Haleakala, I can attest to this: it gets cold! Also thanks for talking about petty crime: the nicer your rental car, the more likely you are to be robbed. Just get a regular car, and pay attention to the locals in the area, they know which areas are more tourist oriented (and that's where you get robbed). There’s no one to show off to in Maui, anyway.
That being said, enjoy our island!

[pdxaviation]

Flying out at 10 AM tomorrow morning for Maui, gotta watch these again now that I’m actually going! Love the videos as always!

[J]

I'm really glad you mentioned the be safe point. I slipped on a rock there and scraped the back of my head really bad. Was having a fever due to infection during the whole trip and couldn't get into the water again, and had a mild concussion as well. Hawaii was so beautiful and I only got in the water on the first day and that was it... The hospital bills were more than what I spent on the trip...

[cesarmad]

I just love your attitude, very informative as always. You bring me so much good energy and motivation to my life. I travel 300+ days a year and I always have to watch your videos before I'm heading to a new destination.

[wizzard]

I've been to this island at least once and it's beautiful.

[adamaltawila]

Don't Plan Too Much on One Day!! this is the best I have heard. A lot of people saying the same thing. great video

[jana-nicolelaborte]

At first my thinking was "great another haole (a word that means any foreigner not just a white person) butchering my mother language and giving tips." BUT after listening to the whole video, I must say kudos to you sir. Lots of good tips. Its baffling how many people come here thinking its all good times and sunshine and they get their plans rained on. The part I really appreciate is the ending. #ProtectTheLand because this may be some peoples vacation but this is my paradise and home. I have no where else if I lose this island. Mahalo.

[christopherserratos]

Thank you for the video! So excited for my second trip to Maui

[dawnbenedict]

Thx for the tips I'm going to Hawaii with my dad and sister in about three months and I can't wait I've wanted to go for four years🌴

[byakko]

I love Hawaii because it is very Beautiful Place

[JovialJinx]

Hi Chris, wanted to say this - THANK YOU!
I had see most of your Maui videos before me and my husband visited Maui in the week of March 3. Your advice was very helpful from food (Cheap eats!), to clothing, to where and when to visit. I think our experience in Maui was made even better because of your inputs. And yes, you weren’t kidding when you spoke about the single lane roads!
Hope to see your videos about Japan when we visit next year! Keep up the awesome work. We appreciate it. (And yes, you are terribly cute!)

[quia-nicolerosenthal]

So excited about my upcoming trip! I found this very helpful. Thank you.

[christinebethencourt]

I don't know for your hawiaan pronunciation but i am french and i can say that your enghish pronunciation is awesome, really good because i understand everythings you say, thank you, you make a great job and you seems to be a verry kind person 👍💕

[darcyingram]

Love Maui and everything about it. My first trip there we drove to Hana. Didn't think anything about the rain, I had read up on Maui and knew there would be rain in that area. Beautiful drive, unforgettable day. Next morning we read the paper and the road had flooded virtually behind us. A couple on their honeymoon had spent the night in a tree. So, when he says be prepared for changing prepared for changing weather.

[northerngunner]

I lived in Maui for awhile and these are pretty good tips. 👍🏼

[poppalance]

Just got back from Maui and ALL of what he said is true. Hana can be a hassle to get to and from BUT it is worth it so start that trek early..

[bubblyperson]

I normally don’t burn from the sun. Only on my shoulders, for head, and some parts of my face. But very rarely. I want to live in Hawaii when I’m older.