Maui

Jeanette Valentine visiting a sugar cane field in Maui; (c) Soul Of America
Seven days in paradise surpassed my expectations. What I didn’t expect, and surprised me again and again was Maui’s spirituality, its ability to calm your soul and put you at peace with the universe.
Discovering the Spirituality of Maui
It has an ability to calm your soul and put you at peace with the universe
Bonding with the Soul of Maui
Laughter fill the dining area of “Da Kitchen” restaurant tucked away in a strip mall
Exploring Maui’s Underwater World
She ducks under the water and then re-surfaces with a huge grin. “I can’t believe it”

Royal Lahaina Resort pool in Maui; (c) Soul Of America
Zipping through Island Skies
On a platform 1,800 feet above sea level, I am suspended from a sturdy cable
Touring The Land Of Purple Flowers
Lilac-colored Jacaranda trees dot the landscape of Haleakala Highway
Maui Ocean Center
For those wanting an underwater experience without pulling on a snorkeling mask

Finding Peace In Paia
Paia is a friendly “blink and you’ll miss it” town with one main street, Hana Highway
Sampling Hawaiian Culture and Cuisine
With a royal blue Mumu dress, the emcee begins a “Hula Lesson for Dummies”
Travel Tips
Maui is widely known for Haleakala Crater, which locals call the “House of the Sun”
