Tourist Information Centers

If you don't know that this is "the place with the pig," you're probably not up to speed on Maui trivia. To clarify, this activity office is the home of Aloha, a charming Vietnamese pot-bellied pig. She spends most of her time sniffing around and napping, but she can do tricks upon her master's command. While this is definitely a gimmick, it's a great one. It gets hordes of people in the door. Once in, they are fair prey for the smooth talking, ever-encouraging staff that peddle bargain-basement fly-drive tours, snorkel cruises and luaus. All gimmicks aside, a lot of the bargains are for real.

Explore the many wonderful things to do on Maui with Hawaiiactive.com. Fly over the Valley Isle and experience its deep, meandering valleys and cascading waterfalls first hand. Check out some of the best snorkeling and dive spots in the world. Watch the sunrise from atop Haleakala Crater. Enjoy the award-winning Old Lahaina Luau - a feast for the senses - or experience the exciting Sky Trek adventure. This magical isle has activities and tours to please the entire family. Reserve your favorite tours early and make the most of your time in the Islands. Get active!

Name notwithstanding, this company has a strong presence in South Maui. The salespeople usually stay away from the "hard sell" technique. Instead, they simply show tourists the activities that are available. Prices are fairly low. Discounted whale watches, dolphin excursions, dinner cruises and luaus are all available.

Located in the top floor of the Baldwin House museum, this unassuming little office is the nerve center of Lahaina heritage preservation. It is the Foundation's mission to preserve and promote Lahaina's historical roots. It has restored approximately 30 historical buildings and sites, opening many of them to the public. It has also placed markers at each site, and has organized various walking tours of the sites. Foundation sites that are open to the public include the Carthaginian II, Wo Hing Museum and the new Courthouse Museum.

This activity broker offers discounts of 20 to 40 percent on many popular island activities. With two Maui locations (the other is in Lahaina, just off Highway 30). Activities include an ocean rafting excursion, a downhill Haleakala journey, a sunset dinner cruise, luaus, dolphin watching trips, snorkeling excursions and more. Call or check the web site for information on activities and current discounts.

If you are willing to wait until the last minute to plan your golf outing, this company can help you save a bundle of money. The company offers discounts of 30-50 percent on same-day or next-day tee times. It is a similar concept to standby flight, with one key difference: You are guaranteed a tee time. Most of the island's courses participate in this program, so if you do not have a set-in-stone preference about where you play, you are likely to be satisfied with the course.

This is an excellent beach for families. It is located just a mile down from South Kihei Road. Mornings here offer ideal snorkeling conditions, while afternoons are good for sunning and evenings feature gorgeous Maui sunsets. The beach itself is fairly small and tends to be crowded. However, it offers excellent facilities and easy access to a midday snack. As with many Maui beaches, be careful what you leave locked in your car; break-ins are common after dark.