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Maui, Hawaii is one of the most popular of the Hawaiian islands. Seniors especially enjoy vacationing in the tranquil atmosphere of this island paradise.

Maui HI History

Early Polynesian voyagers came to Hawaii around 450 A.D. Around 700 A.D., more colonists arrived from Tahiti. For centuries, Maui was divided into two separate kingdoms that fought for control. In the early 1400’s, King Pi`ilani united the island under a single royal family. Under King Pi`ilani’s reign, Maui experienced peace, prosperity and the development of roads, fishponds and irrigation systems.

French Captain Jean Francois de Galaup de La Perouse was the first European to step foot on Maui in 1787. Three years later, Kamehameha I invaded the island and defeated Maui’s last king, Kahekili, in an historic battle. In 1802, Kamehameha I declared Lahaina the official capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom where he built a brick palace, family mausoleum and private residence.

The first New England missionaries arrived on Maui in 1823. They had a strong influence in changing Hawaiian law and cultural views. Lahaina served as the center of government until 1845, when the capital was moved to the island of Oahu. Lahiaina was also a large whaling port. By 1850, whaling began to decline, though Lahaina remained an important harbor for the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Maui Hawaii – Voted Best Island in the World

Today, Maui Hawaii is one of the most sought after and dreamed about destinations in the world. For nine consecutive years, Maui has been voted Best Island in the World. Senior tourists visit Maui year-round to experience this amazing tropical paradise.