"Maui No Ka Oi", translates quite simply to Maui is the Best! And if you've ever traveled to the Hawaiian Islands, you know exactly why this catch phrase is so popular- because Maui, also known as the "Magic Isle", is filled to the brim with art, culture, and enough history to sink a whaling boat.

The island of Maui is the second most popular tourist destination in this south pacific island chain. Nearly 120,000 people call this 727 sq. mile isle their home, while pineapple and sugarcane are still their key exports. 2.5 million visitors each year travel to the golden-white sand beaches, mile-high mountain peaks and scores of breathtaking, natural waterfalls, all creating an ideal backdrop to the most relaxing vacation of your life.

Over 80 miles of the most stunning beaches in the world grace the coastline of this exquisite island. Scuba diving, snorkeling and "snuba" (a combination of both scuba and snorkeling) are enjoyed by so many who are so inclined to do so. Under water pictures taken by average Joe's out for a day at the beach can turn into some of the most stunning photography available, certain to make even the most highly trained professional take a second look.

If you'd rather spend your day on top of the water, why not try your hand at windsurfing for hours at a time on any given day. Paia, one of the smaller cities on the island, has often been referred to as the "Windsurfing Capital of the World", turning this once afternoon hobby into quite the colorful spectator sport. Windsurfers from all over the world gather here, complete with the most breathtaking sails made, delighting and mesmerize passersby out for an afternoon stroll, or those who have set for a spell on one of the many beach-hugging park benches.

Since the majority the great Maui attractions are on the coastline, wouldn't it make sense to stay at a hotel directly on the beach? Having the ability to step out your back door and onto our own private, soft-sanded beach, all while having the most stunning island in the south pacific, complete with some of the most amazing people, places and things at your fingertips, it just plain makes sense. Hop in your rental convertible and zip up the coast to Old Lahaina town- the first capital of Hawaii, filled with the nostalgia of an old whaling town. Or drive up to Haleakala to watch the sunset from the crater of a dormant volcano. With so much to see and do, if you choose to see and do anything at all, checking into a hotel directly on the beach is definitely the right way to begin your stay on Maui.