but fewer than 150,000 people call it home

但居民僅有不到十五萬人，

and you can drive from one side of the island to the other

駕車橫越全島也只需

in less than three hours.

不到三小時的時間。

Many say that Maui is Hawaii's most beautiful island

很多人說茂宜島是夏威夷最美麗的島嶼，

and when you tour around you soon see why.

到這裡遊覽一圈，您自然會了解原因。

In this North Pacific island paradise Polynesian heritage

在這座北太平洋的天堂島嶼上，波里尼西亞遺跡

and the modern American lifestyle go hand in hand.

和現代美國生活風格完美地相互融合。

Book a helicopter ride to get a birds-eye view

預訂一趟直升機之旅，從高空鳥瞰

of this lush landscape that sprouted up from the fertile lava soil.

這片肥沃熔岩土壤所孕育的蓊鬱景觀。

People call this "the Valley Isle"

人們稱茂宜島為「山谷之島」，

because most of Maui sits in a bowl

因為這座島的輪廓是由東西兩邊的茂宜火山構成，

between the East and West Maui volcanoes that shaped the island.

而島上大部分地區則落在兩座火山間的谷底地型中。

Thanks to the tropical climate,

受惠於島上的熱帶氣候

and more than 80 beaches,

和超過80座海灘，

you can enjoy watersports all around the sunny island.

您可以在這座晴朗的島嶼恣意享受水上活動。

When the trade winds pick up,

當信風呼嘯而來，

there are plenty of bars, shops, galleries and museums

島上還有許多酒吧、商店、美術館和博物館

to keep you entertained.

為您提供其他娛樂。

Maui's capital city, Wailuku, combines history with soul.

茂宜島的首都威陸庫則是歷史與心靈之都。

Rent a car to enjoy the famous drive to Hana,

租輛車開向哈納，享受沿途名聞遐邇的風光，

which can be a return trip

您可選擇原路來回，

or the start of a spectacular journey around the island.

或是以此地作為精彩環島行程的首站。

The winding road will take you past some of Maui's

通過蜿蜒的道路，領略茂宜島上

most striking natural wonders.

最引人入勝的自然美景。

Stretch your legs at a waterfall and pick up a Hawaiian treat along the way.

在瀑布下伸展雙腳，沿途別忘了享用美味的夏威夷美食。

Cast a line and see surfers compete to steal the show

到霍歐津帕海灘公園拋出魚竿，

at the Ho'Okipa Beach Park.

欣賞衝浪好手競相展現衝浪技巧。

Spend an hour in the Garden of Eden Arboretum,

撥點時間走訪伊甸花園植物園，

a bamboo forest with great vistas.

欣賞園內優美的竹林景緻。

On the other side of Hana is the Haleakala National Park,

哈納的另一頭是哈來亞卡拉國家公園，

with the highest peak of the island.

島上的最高峰就在這裡。

It is a hotspot for hiking,

這裡也是登山健行的熱門去處，

so put on your all-weather gear

何不快揹上全天候適用的裝備，

and follow the trails past impressive cinder cones.

循著路徑穿越令人印象深刻的火山渣錐。

To avoid the steep climb,

如果您不想翻山越嶺，

drive straight to the lookout to enjoy the views.

可以直接駕車前往瞭望台享受美好風景。

The dormant volcano slopes down to the sunny beaches

休眠火山往下坡綿延直達

on the west coast of Maui.

茂宜島西海岸的陽光海灘。

Big Beach, in Makena Beach State Park,

馬可納海灘州立公園裡的「大海灘」

is the perfect spot to try wake boarding.

是嘗試水上滑板的絕佳地點。

At sunset, the Molokini Island Preserve

日落時分，半月灣島自然保護區

is painted dark against the evening sky,

彷彿灑上一片陰影，與傍晚的天空相映成趣，

and when the sun comes out the water surrounding it is amazingly clear.

而天亮後，周圍水面則閃耀著動人光輝。

Book a boat tour and dive in to spot Hawaii's green turtles,

預訂遊船並潛入海底找尋夏威夷綠蠵龜的蹤跡，

feeding on the coral of Molokini Reef.

牠們棲息在半月灣岩礁的珊瑚上。

You can also see these gentle marine creatures from Maui's shore

馬魯阿卡海灘常被稱為海龜鎮，您也可以在這裡從茂宜島岸上

at Turtle Town, as Maluaka Beach is often called,

觀賞這些溫馴的海生動物，

or find a spot in the shade to enjoy the afternoon.

或找片陰涼遮蔭處享受悠閒的午後時光。

Enjoy a resort stay with the family at nearby Wailea Beach

入住附近威雷亞海灘的渡假村，與家人共享天倫之樂，

or continue north to Kihei to learn how to surf.

或繼續往北前進，到基黑學點衝浪技巧。

The oceanfront town has affordable accommodation, shops and food,

這個濱海小鎮的住宿、商店和食物價格皆平易近人，

so it is an ideal place to stop for a few days.

相當適合在這裡悠閒停留幾天。

One of the prettiest towns in Maui is Lahaina in the northwest.

茂宜島上最美麗的小鎮之一，就是西北邊的拉海納。

This historic center is bustling year-round

這個歷史中心終年熱鬧繁忙，

and attracts whale watchers in winter.

冬天更是賞鯨的熱門去處。

Visit galleries and museums or shop for souvenirs

走訪美術館和博物館，

under the shade of an ancient banyan tree.

或是在老榕樹的樹蔭下選購紀念品。

There is no better place to end your tour of Maui than Kaanpali Beach.

為茂宜島旅程畫下句點的最佳去處，非卡納帕利海灘莫屬。

This high-end beach resort combines everything Maui has to offer.

這裡高檔的海灘渡假村結合了所有茂宜島的美好精華。

Sunshine, comfort, magnificent beaches and culture,

溫暖陽光、宜人環境、迷人海灘和豐富文化，

this lush island retreat has it all.

盡在這個綠意盎然的島嶼渡假勝地。

So take the plunge.... splash out... and set out to explore Maui!

不要猶豫，放膽冒險吧，立刻出發探索茂宜島！