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Hawaiian translation- Lahaina: Cruel Sun

Aloha! MauiBeachfront.com, your Lahaina vacation rentals specialist, welcomes you to Lahaina, a colorful, lively little port town located on the western coast of Maui. It is one of Maui vacation visitors' must-see destinations. More than 75% of all Maui visitors travel to this historic town that is nestled between the calm waters of the Auau Channel facing Lana'i Island and the fertile peaks and valleys of the West Maui mountain range known as Mauna Kahalawai. The name, Lahaina, means "cruel sun." Some believed the town was named Lahaina long ago because of the severe droughts that occasionally occur in this part of the island, however most of the time the weather is fabulous.

In fact, abundant freshwater streams, verdant valleys with fertile volcanic soil, marvelous, warm sunny days and a pristine sea greeted the first Polynesian settlers to this region thousands of years ago and still greet visitors to Lahaina today. This region, called West Maui, was the first area on Maui to be developed for tourism resulting in the availability of numerous Lahaina vacation rentals. It remains one of the most popular towns on Maui. MauiBeachfront.com offers a number of Lahaina vacation rental properties including a fabulous penthouse rental at Lahaina Roads, an attractive oceanfront Maui condo resort that hugs the shoreline close to Lahaina.

Lahaina is one of Hawaii's oldest and most historic cities. It was so favored by Hawaii's royalty for its climate, and location that Kamehameha I who conquered Maui in 1794 named Lahaina the capital of his new kingdom. Lahaina remained the capital of Hawaii until Kamehameha III moved the seat of government to Honolulu in 1840.

During the 1800's, Lahaina was a popular Pacific port-of-call for whalers and merchants from New England. By the 1840s, hundreds of ships anchored at Lahaina making it the whaling capital of the Pacific Ocean. Today the old Nantucket style buildings on Front Street, which parallels the ocean, have been converted into quaint shops, art galleries, fine restaurants, and nightclubs.

As whaling declined in the second half of the 1800's, agriculture became the dominant industry in the Lahaina area. Sugar and later pineapple plantations flourished in West Maui. Immigrants from China, Japan, and the Philippines were brought to Maui to work in the sugar cane fields after a smallpox epidemic killed many native Hawaiians. Lahaina has provided a home for many cultures over the centuries and the influence of these Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino immigrants can still be seen throughout Lahaina.

The rise of the tourist industry in Maui brought about the revitalization of Lahaina with fabulous Maui accommodations including Lahaina condo rentals and Maui hotels. The folks at MauiBeachfront.com want you to experience this vibrant and exciting destination for sightseers, honey-mooners, history buffs, ocean lovers, shoppers, and fun-seekers. Lahaina has numerous historical sites and artifacts from its royal Hawaiian past, its whaling and missionary era, and its days as a multi-ethnic plantation town. Lahaina is designated as an official historical district boasting over 30 historical landmarks. The Lahaina Restoration Foundation has worked diligently to preserve Lahaina's colorful past and its historic buildings, such as the Baldwin House, a missionary's home built in the 1830s. In addition, Lahaina offers visitors traditional Hawaiian entertainment, unique theatrical productions, nightclubs, award winning restaurants, famous art galleries, and boutique shops all at your finger tips when you choose a Lahaina vacation rentals property. The Lahaina Town Action Committee produces ten major events annually in addition to ongoing promotions and festivals, which showcase the diverse cultural aspects of the town of Lahaina.

At the north end of Lahaina Town sits the Lahaina Cannery Mall. Once a working pineapple cannery, it has been converted into a contemporary, fully enclosed, air-conditioned mall featuring more than fifty stores and restaurants. The Cannery Mall is a fun inside shopping diversion, particularly on rainy days.

The south end of Front Street leads to the Lahaina Harbor, which is the launching site for many water sport activities including excursions to the outer islands. The Lahaina Visitor Center across from Lahaina Harbor is an excellent first stop in Lahaina. There, you can pick up information about museums, restaurants, activities, Maui historic inns, Lahaina vacation rentals, and much more. The visitor center is generally open from 9am to 5pm.

Many visitors to Maui come for the beaches and there are a number of popular beaches and beach parks within close proximity to all Lahaina condo rentals. Launiupoko Beach is one of the local favorites. It has great swimming and a large area for picnics and BBQ's. The spectacular Hanaka'o'o Beach Park has long uninterrupted stretches of golden sand, Puamana Beach Park tends to attract locals looking to surf and BBQ, and Baby Beach, is a great favorite with families since the reef forms a giant, shallow, salt water pond where kids can paddle and play. All are within a mile or two of Lahaina rentals. Golf, swim, snorkel, scuba dive, hike, horseback ride, shop, dine out, go on a sunset cruise…the list goes on. There is just so much to do in Lahaina and the surrounding area.

And Mauibeachfront.com offers several great locations from which to experience Lahaina and the rest of Maui. Lahaina vacation rentals are available at the Aina Nalu, a tranquil, quaint low-rise resort with all the modern conveniences of home. The Aina Nalu has been completely remodeled and is surrounded by lush tropical gardens. The Aina Nalu condos rentals properties are conveniently located just a short walk away from the vibrant center of historic Lahaina Town with its world famous Banyan Tree, and colorful Front Street. Wander along the waterfront district with its abundance of shops, stylish galleries, and sophisticated restaurants, and check out the charming Lahaina Harbor and the local beach.

Another Lahaina rental property is at Lahaina Roads located at the northern tip of Front Street. Lahaina Roads offers unpretentious, low rise, oceanfront Lahaina vacation rentals. The building parallels the Pacific Ocean for outstanding views of the waters, sunsets, and Lahaina Harbor. Our oceanfront penthouse unit with an amazing wrap around lanai offers panoramic vistas of miles and miles of ocean including magnificent views of Molokai and Lanai Islands. It's any easy walk into town. Make Lahaina and our Lahaina vacation rentals an integral part of your memorable Maui vacation. All of our gorgeous Mauibeachfront.com Lahaina condo rentals properties are either on the water or within walking distance. So what are you waiting for? If you enjoy the night life, great restaurants, shopping, and accessibility to all that Maui has to offer, book your Lahaina rental from Mauibeachfront.com. You will thrill at the tropical paradise of Maui, while appreciating the convenience of staying in our fabulous Lahaina condo rentals.

Mauibeachfront.com wishes you, Aloha!

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