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"The Aloha Spirit"

When you arrive on Maui, you'll hear references to things like "aloha spirit" and "island time." What this means is that you've arrived in a place with its own unique pace and lifestyle. People on Maui are kind, polite and not in a hurry. Slow down, take a deep breath and you'll soon be on your way to encountering the Aloha Spirit.

You will want to drive more slowly on Maui than you would at home. This is partially for safety reasons and partially just to respect the slower pace of island life. You will actually see signs along the roadside reminding you that this is not the Mainland and to slow down.

Smile and wave to those you pass. Don't be impatient. Maui is a special place!

Try a "lava flow" (cocktail)

You just can't go to Hawaii and not try a lava flow. It is an amazing frozen cocktail that is sort of half pina colada, half strawberry margarita. It is made with rum, strawberries, bananas, pineapple and coconut-- and it is delicious! They serve this just about everywhere on Maui. Enjoy!