Maui

The Secrets of this Far-Flung and Mystical Island

Slide 1 of 11: Far-flung Maui has long been revered as a pure and pristine getaway. Photographer Thayer Allyson Gowdy explored the peaks, valleys, and beaches of this mystical island to reveal the secrets that will make your soul say aloha!

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Slide 2 of 11: The pool at the Hotel Hana

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Slide 3 of 11: Pineapple growing on the side of the scenic Hana Highway

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Slide 4 of 11: Wind chimes at a fruit stand along the road to Hana

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Slide 5 of 11: A view of the Pacific Ocean from Kihei

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Slide 6 of 11: Local leis and headdresses in Lahaina

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Slide 7 of 11: The misty 'Iao Valley

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Slide 8 of 11: Carving a totem at the Old Lahaina Luau

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Slide 9 of 11: Snorkeling in La Perouse Bay in South Maui

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Slide 10 of 11: The spa at the Grand Wailea

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Slide 11 of 11: An Old Lahaina Luau member sounding the conch

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