Sources we rely on
- Official land managers: the National Park Service for Haleakala National Park, including sunrise reservations, fees and trail conditions; Hawaii State Parks for Waianapanapa, Iao Valley and Makena reservations and fees.
- Government and tourism bodies: the County of Maui and the State of Hawaii for beach parks, parking, taxes and rental rules, and the Hawaii Tourism Authority for visitor guidance, including Lahaina and West Maui after the August 2023 wildfire.
- Climate data: long-term averages from published climate datasets such as NOAA and the National Weather Service, plus published climate summaries.
- Hotels and operators: each property's or operator's own website for rooms, amenities, fees and policies.
- Booking platforms: current listing prices on hotel booking sites and on Viator, noted with the month we checked them.
- Published reporting: trusted travel publications and local news for openings, closures and changes.
How a guide gets made
- We pick a question travelers actually search for and list what someone needs to decide or do.
- We collect facts from the sources above and note where they disagree.
- An editor writes the guide using only those facts, links each one, and adds practical judgment such as who an option suits.
- A second pass checks numbers, links and safety notes before publishing.
Prices, fees and dates
Prices change constantly. Where we quote one, we say where and when we found it, and we link to a live search so you can see today's price.
Corrections
If you find an error, contact us. Safety issues such as closures, ocean hazards, flash flood warnings and fee changes are fixed first.
Lahaina and West Maui
The August 2023 wildfire destroyed much of historic Lahaina. We only describe a business or site there as open when a dated official or published source says so, and we ask readers to respect restricted areas and residents.