At forty-eight miles long and twenty-six miles wide, Maui is only about a third the size of Rhode Island, but its topography is so diverse that it seems to encompass multiple countries. The island is a popular destination for first-time visitors to Hawaii because it checks off so many boxes: dramatic landscapes and rugged terrain, golden-sand beaches and established resort areas with all the fixings: spa, golf, upscale malls and villa and town-house rentals. Perhaps most alluring , the island’s ...