Simply take Interstate 5 to get to the Sacramento International Airport (SMF). From this hub, it is just an eight-hour flight to get to Kahului Airport (OGG), which sits on the northern coast of the island of Maui. U

pon arrival, the Hana and the Haleakala highways can be used to get around this part of the state.

Attractions and tips

While in Kahului check out the Maui Swap Meet, which is the largest outdoor vendor in on the island. If you go down to Maui Kite Beach, you’ll receive lessons on windsurfing and kiting from experts.

Head into the mountains to go mountain biking down the Haleakala volcano. Another attraction to visit is the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens in downtown Kahului. The Maui Cultural Center is a great place to see performances that are inspired by Hawaiian culture.

Daily flights can take you to any of the other islands to see all that Hawaii has to offer. This region of the United States has a tropical climate, so you can expect warm weather all year round. This region is also very wet, with an average rainfall of more than 17 inches.

Many people fly to Maui to get married and honeymoon in the same place, and you’ll recognize the newlywed couples by the “Just Maui’d” t-shirts they will likely be wearing.