LUXURY VACATION RENTALS IN Maui, HI

General Weather Conditions

The island of Maui has both rain forests and desert conditions. Wailea is located at the base of Mt. Haleakala, which shelters the area from wind and rain. The location is known for its sunny and dry climate. The average yearly rainfall is 7.2 inches (mostly during the winter months); Hana receives about 90 inches per year while mountain areas may get over 300 inches. The constant trade wind breezes keep Maui’s temperature very comfortable. The winds are usually from the northeast at about 5 to 15 miles per hour, and they naturally cool the air. Trade winds are nearly always calm in the morning hours. Kona Winds come in the opposite direction of the trade winds and usually indicate bad weather is soon to arrive.

Weather report: 808.244.8934, then enter 1520 for Maui weather.
Surf conditions: 808.596.7873.

Elevation

On average, 20 to 25 feet above average mean sea level. The airport elevation is 54 feet.

Currency

United States Dollar

Time Zone

Hawaii is in the Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time Zone and does not practice Daylight Saving Time.

Voltage

120 Volts; Frequency: 60 Hz

Tipping Guide

• Taxi Drivers: $1 to $2
• Baggage Porters: $1 to $5, or more if the service was particularly friendly and helpful
• Cloakroom Attendants in Nightclubs, et al: $1 to $2
• Restaurants: 20 percent, or gratuity may be included in your final bill
• Bars and Lounges: $1 to $2 per drink
• Spa Treatments: 20 percent, or gratuity may be included in your final bill
• Tours and Tour Guides: 15 to 20 percent, at your discretion, based upon your experience
• Golf Club Cleaning: $3 to $5 per bag
• Fishing Guide: $60 to $100 for a full day
• In Home Chef: 20 percent, or gratuity may be included in your final bill
• Housekeeping: Your housekeeping team may be tipped at your discretion, based upon your experience. A general guideline is $10 or more per night based upon your travel party size and in-residence activities.
• Destination Host: Your Destination Host may be tipped at your discretion, based upon the amount of travel planning you required and your overall in-residence experience.

Traveling with Prescription Medicine

If you are traveling with prescription medicines, carry them in their original containers and bring a copy of your prescription. If you buy medications abroad, be aware that they may not be FDA-approved or allowed into the United States. For more information on customs rules and regulations, please contact 202.354.1000 or visit www.cbp.gov.