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I would be hard pressed to decided between Kauai and Maui - you 
really ought to do both, what with the low price of the inter-
island flights.  However, if you must choose, I guess I would 
only slightly lean toward Maui.  Whichever you select, here are 
the sights I really enjoyed.

** MAUI **

Lahaina - Quaint old whaling village on West Maui.  Many colorful 
buildings and shops.  Tours out of the harbor include a glass- 
bottomed boat tour and (in season) a whale-watching tour.  A few
miles north, the Kahana Keys restaurant has an outstanding salad bar.

Haleakala - This dormant volcano is impressive.  It's a long narrow
road to the top, but worth it.  Plan on making the drive in the
morning, because the clouds tend to obscure the view in the
afternoon.  There is an observatory at the top, but I don't believe
it's open to the public.

Drive to Hana - Another long, nerrow road, but what fantastic
scenery.  Numerous beautiful ocean views and many pretty waterfalls. 
Go on past Hana to the Seven Pools state park.  Also, stop at the
Waianapanapa State Park and see the black sand beach - there's a
small cave at the right that opens out to the sea.

Iao Needle - Interesting geological formation in a park with a stream
and many interesting flowers and plants.


** KAUAI ** 

Waimea Canyon - Called the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" - definitely
a worthwhile drive.  Take a picnic lunch and drive all the way to the
top, where you can look over to the North side of the island, to the
Na Pali cliffs.

Spouting Horn - Stop and see this sight on your way to Waimea Canyon.
Legend has it that a dragon lives in the hole - he roars and spews
out water each time the waves crash.

Lumahai Beach - The prettiest beach on all the islands.  It's right
off the highway, but only marked by a small sign, so be careful not
to miss it.  An easy trail drops down to the beautiful, uncrowded
beach.  Play in the waves, but even the strongest swimmers are
counselled against swimming out past the breakers.

Haena State Park - Great beach and snorkeling at the end of State 50.
This beach (called Ke'e) was the setting for _The_Thorn_Birds_). 
Hike a ways beyond the beach toward the Na Pali cliffs.

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Whichever you choose, have a great time!


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