The birthplace of Kamehameha the Great, the native Hawaiian movement is strongly supported and represented - developments and construction are fiercely fought. Although the second most populous island, Hawai'i by virtue of its area, has the lowest population density of the state. A surprising amount of HiTech industries call Maui home. Damien's leper colony. The island also has the tallest sea-cliffs in the world.
Climate is semi-arid on the West End, with mountains and lush vegetation on the East End.
Only a few hotels and just two golf courses. Since this island has no fresh water source, it has always been sparcely populated, if at all. Up until recently, it was primarily used for target practise by the US Navy. This is what most people wish all of Hawai'i was still like. The sunsets from Poipu Beach are well worth the trip to the island.