#Maui travel

[basuralindo]

If you've ever wondered why people in Hawai'i hate tourists, try to wrap your mind around the fact that there are CURRENTLY, RIGHT NOW, tourists sipping martinis and looking at fish within swimming range of the fresh corpses of local people who couldn't escape the overnight destruction of their entire town.

Try to comprehend that there are fully functional, high capacity boats passing through the waters in front of an area full of survivors who are stranded and in need of supplies, refusing to help. They are hosting snorkeling tours.

Really think about, try your best to actually picture over two thousand people unhoused and in need of shelter, with nothing but the clothes on their backs and nothing to return to. Understand that the island, stolen land, is littered with hotels full of air conditioned of rooms with beds and showers and toilets, each fully equipped to host hundreds of families for weeks, turning these people away because they're booked up with tourists who refuse to leave.

And understand that these tourists were offered free transport to return home or be hosted on other islands. Free. Courtesy of local tax dollars. 4,000 wealthy tourists were offered free flights shelter on Oahu and begged to leave the island, BEFORE the survivors were given shelter.

And enough still insisted on remaining and carrying out their vacations that people are left without shelter and resources while they enjoy "their stay in paradise".

[Edit]: This current situation, and this type of tourist behavior is horrifying beyond words. In other circumstances, the tourism situation is much more complicated, and I need to ask that people do not add on to this post unless they are local.

[lsleofskye]

a dreamy morning | lucas.allen

[vvnnie]

First night out // Instagram / Website

[of-two-lands]

21°18'21.3"N 157°50'17.6"W

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www.oftwolands.com

[the-places-id-rather-be]

Maui, Hawaii

[writingintheshadowsforever]

I don't know who needs to hear this but now is not the time to visit Hawaii in general. You can postpone your vacation for a couple of months. While the island recovers from a natural disaster that left hundreds dead. You can wait a little longer while the rescuers continue to look for more dead, and the civilians grieve the lost of their homes and loved ones. For you Hawaii is just one giant attraction. A nice little getaway. There are so many more of those all around the world. Choose a different one. Because for the people who had to jump into the ocean to escape the fire. Hawaii is the place they call home. And tourism was a major issue before this fire it shouldn't continue to be one. You shouldn't be going there swimming in the waters. The rescuers are still pulling dead bodies from. Have some respect. Have some compassion. Hawaii isn't going anywhere but they need proper time to rebuild and recover. Not people whining about how its not fair they have to cancel their planned trip to Maui. It's not about you. Yeah maybe you lost some money while trying to find a new destination or canceling a flight. Big reminder though Hawaii locals lost everything their livelihood and family members. Their grief triumphs your disappointment.

Bottom Line: Don't go to Hawaii

[harminder]

Amazing golden sunset in Maui 🌅 🏝️

[elinerlina2]

Views over Molokini, a moon-shaped volcanic crater that's partially submerged off the coast of Maui.

This tiny island is known as an exceptional snorkeling destination with its crystal clear water and marine diversity.

[insomniattic]

The last light at the end of the world.

[martitatiana]

island style

http://tumblr.com/martitatiana

[vvnnie]

Last light Maui // Instagram / Website

[of-two-lands]

21°18'21.3"N 157°50'17.6"W

instagram/oftwolands

www.oftwolands.com

[wiirocku]

Rainbow over Maui Bay Jetty in Nadroga-Navosa, Fiji

[lionhearttt]

Haleakala Summit, Maui, Hawaii

[downfalldestiny]

Magical sunset 🌅 !.

[shutterandsentence]

Prayers for Maui! May your beautiful islands heal from this tragedy.

Photo: Maui, Hawaii