What's in Maui?

[Samw]

Will be in Maui this Monday. Any suggestions for points of interest or hotels? I plan to be in Lahaina.

I want to bring back some livestock (not on Cites of course) in my checked in lugguage. I know this has been discussed before in the past. Just wanted to know what people's latest experiences have been.

[Delphinus]

My suggestions: Sunrise at Haleakala, stick around for some hiking if the weather is nice, boat snorkel trip to Molokini crater, snorkeling Honolua Bay, snorkeling pretty much anywhere, drive to Hana (buy the extra insurance on your car rental and watch out for dump trucks - they don't stop for anything and don't care if they drive tourists off the road - unfortunately, this is voice of experience speaking) at least one meal at Mama's Fish House, Maui Ocean Centre, windsurf or kitesurf off the beach at Kanaha, watch the insanity at Ho'okipa, and leave the livestock there. There isn't much in the way of LFS anyhow and leave collection of livestock to legitimate wholesalers. Just my $0.02.

Oh and buy this book before you go: http://www.wizardpub.com/maui/maui.html
Having a good guide book will make a world of difference for what to do.

[trilinearmipmap]

My recommendation is wait for a rainy day to go to the Maui Ocean Centre, is is worth seeing but a lot of it is indoors, don't waste a sunny day there.

Agree with Haleakala and Molokini.

Try boogyboarding at Hookipa beach if you are brave or stupid.

[Samw]

Those are some pretty good suggestions guys. Thanks. I will use them as my starting point.

Oh and I found this from Spoot.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...amental+import


"Canada does not require an import permit or licence in order to import live ornamental fish from another country that will be maintained in aquariums.

Since the importation of ornamental fishes for hobby aquariums or the pet trade is considered to pose a negligible risk to native aquatic fish species, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has no act or regulation to licence the importation of live fish for ornamental use. No official documentation is necessary to clear Canada Customs and the importation of ornamental/hobby fish is not restricted. You may wish to have a copy of this email with you in the event the shipment is challenged by Customs.

You should verify with the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) endangered species list to ensure the international trade in any of the species you wish to import is not restricted. For more information, please see the CITES website at www.cites.org and Environment Canada's website http://www.cites.ec.gc.ca/listedecon...List.swOptions.

Please be advised that the release or disposal of live or dead ornamental aquarium fish into wild fish habitat is prohibited in Canada.
Sincerely,
Nancy House
National Registry of Aquatic Animal Health /
Registre national de la santé des animaux aquatiques
Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Pêches et Océans Canada
200 rue Kent St
Ottawa, ON K1A 0E6
Tel: 613-990-7033
Fax: 613-993-7665"



Also, there is this link from the DFO

http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/aqu...namental_e.htm


"Importation of Ornamental Fish In general, importations of ornamental aquatic organisms, especially tropical species held in hobby aquaria, are considered to pose a negligible risk of spreading disease(s) to local species. Thus, Canada, like many other countries, does not require special permits for the importation of aquatic organisms for the aquarium hobbyist. There are, however, some exceptions related to other risks posed to aquatic resources and habitat.

All species listed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may only be imported if a CITES certificate is obtained. Please see http://www.cites.org for current listing of species and http://www.cites.ec.gc.ca for relevant contact information. Hobby species that are genetically modified may be considered as new substances and may require notification under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999). For more information on the New Substances program, please consult the Environment Canada site at http://www.ec.gc.ca/substances/nsb/eng/index_e.htm.
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[Amante]

I personally didn't like the trip to Hana. People say its scenic, we'll so is the drive to whistler.

If u do go to the top of the volcanoe to watch the sunrise, keep your park pass because you'll need it when you get to the 7 pools at Hana. Otherwise you'll have to pay twice.

Originally Posted by Samw

Will be in Maui this Monday. Any suggestions for points of interest or hotels? I plan to be in Lahaina.

I want to bring back some livestock (not on Cites of course) in my checked in lugguage. I know this has been discussed before in the past. Just wanted to know what people's latest experiences have been.

[Scythanith]

It may be legal to bring a fish from hawaii but... CATSA might have something to say about it.

They won't even let you take a bottle of water on board a plane. How are you going to get a bag full of water on for the fish?

[Samw]

Originally Posted by Scythanith

It may be legal to bring a fish from hawaii but... CATSA might have something to say about it.

They won't even let you take a bottle of water on board a plane. How are you going to get a bag full of water on for the fish?

Liquid restrictions are for carry-on baggage. If I brought something back, it would be inside a sturdy box inside checked-in luggage.

[Reefer Rob]

Don't forget the grounds of the Grand Wailea. The yellow Tang pond there is cool!

[targa81]

I too am going to Hawaii, the Big Island, and wish I could pack an Achilles in my suitcase. I think it's been done before by people on this board. Let us know if you bring any fish back successfully...