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The Island of Maui In the 4,000 mile expanse separating Asia and the Americas, few underwater mountain peaks break the Pacific's surface. The islands of Hawaii are a dramatic exception, towering over the ocean waves. Exposure to the marine air and warm ocean currents has brought a proliferation of flora and fauna to the mountain summits, creating a breath-taking celebration of life on ground and in the surrounding waters.
Kihei is directly south of the airport at Kahului and sits on the west flank of Haleakala. Thus Kihei is in a rain shadow of this mountain and enjoys generally clear, warm sunny weather. Yet it enjoys the wonderful trade winds that blow from the northeast through the isthmus between the West Maui Mountains and Haleakala. The beaches of Kihei, and Wailea and Makena to the south are unexcelled in their beauty. Kihei connects to Kahului by means of a new four-lane highway, thus assuring a hassle-free commute Guests staying in Ka'anapali and Kapalua during the wintertime often visit South Maui to escape the rain or drizzle common to West Maui. Kamaole Sands sits opposite Kamaole III beach, one of the most popular beaches in Kihei because of its expansive grassy play area, playground, shade trees, good boogie-boarding and its beautiful beach. Bird-watchers will love its proximity to the nesting area of the Wedge-Tailed Shearwater.
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