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Maui Communications

Electricity-- Hawaii, like the U.S. mainland and Canada, uses 110-120 volts (60 cycles), compared to the 220-240 volts (50 cycles) used in most of Europe and in other areas of the world, including Australia and New Zealand. Small appliances of non-American manufacture, such as hair dryers or shavers, will require a plug adapter with two flat, parallel pins; larger ones will require a 100-volt transformer.

Taxes-- the United States has no VAT (value-added tax) or other indirect taxes at a national level. Every state, and every city in it, has the right to levy its own local tax on all purchases, including hotel and restaurant checks, airline tickets, and so on. In Hawaii sales tax is 4%; there's also a 7.25% hotel-room tax and a small excise tax, so the total tax on your hotel bill will be 11.42%.

Telephone & Fax-- The telephone system in the United States is run by private corporations, so rates, particularly for long-distance service and operator-assisted calls, can vary widely -- especially on calls made from public telephones. Local calls -- that is, calls to other locations on the island you're on -- made from public phones in Hawaii cost 50ยข.

Maui Villa Rentals

Maui is surrounded by miles of pristine coastline and boasts over scores of beaches. Many of these beaches are accessible beach parks that feature lifeguards, picnic facilities and restrooms. Others are undeveloped and are pristine "secret spots" off the beaten path. Our villas boast exceptional access to many of these exotic beaches. Maui villas offer a rare blend of rustic nature with the modern amenities that the discerning traveler demands.