The Maui News has tallied the results of their readers for the Best of Maui 2009.  I mentioned the results of the best restaurants in a previous blog.  The other categories are for activities such as best luau, golf course, spa, etc.  There is so much to see and do here on Maui, and it's helpful to know how others rate certain activities when planning your vacation, or a day off. 

Here are the results for the best activities on the island:

Best Air Activity:  Blue Hawaiian Helicopter (Kahului)
Honorable Mention:  Air Maui Helicopter Tours (Kahului) and UFO Parasailing (Lahaina)

Best Land Activity: Maui Ocean Center (Maalaea)
Honorable Mention: Hike Maui (Kahului) and Kapalua Adventures Zipline (Kapalua)

Best Sea Activity: Trilogy Excursions (Lahaina)
Honorable Mention: Pacific Whale Foundation (Maalaea) and Outrigger Canoe Experience - Makena Club Maui (Makena)

Best Golf Course: Kapalua Plantation (Kapalua)
Honorable Mention: Makena Golf Course (Makena) and Kahili Golf Course (Wailuku)

Best Eco Friendly: Hike Maui (Kahului)
Honorable Mention: Pacific Whale Foundation (Maalaea) and Kapalua Adventures Zipline (Kapalua)

Best Luau: Old Lahaina Lu'au (Lahaina)
Honorable Mention: The Feast at Lele (Lahaina) and Drums of the Pacific at Hyatt Regency Maui (Kaanapali)

Best Spa: Grand Wailea Spa Grande (Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa)
Honorable Mention: Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea and Heavenly Spa by Westin (Lahaina)

Best Art Gallery: Maui Hands (Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Paia)
Honorable Mention: Viewpoints (Makawao) and Lahaina Galleries (Lahaina)

Best Stage Production: 'Ulalena (Old Lahaina Center)
Honorable Mention: Maui Onstage (Wailuku) and Cirque Polynesia (Kaanapali)

Best Cultural Program: Maui Arts & Cultural Center (Kahului)
Honorable Mention: Old Lahaina Luau (Lahaina) and 'Ulalena (Old Lahaina Center)

Best Men's Island Wear: Tommy Bahama (The Shops at Wailea and Whaler's Village, Kaanapali)
Honorable Mention: Honolua Surf Co (various locations) and Maui Tropix (Kahului)

Women's Boutique: Mahina (Paia, Kihei, and Lahaina)
Honorable Mention: Billie J Boutique (Kahului) and Chico's (The Shops at Wailea)

Best Resort: Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa (Wailea)
Honorable Mention: Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea and The Ritz-Carlton (Kapalua)

Best Wine Store/Gourmet Market: Wailea Wine (Wailea)
Honorable Mention: Lahaina Farms (Lahaina) and Hawaii Liquor Superstore (Kahului)

Best Happy Hour: Tommy Bahama Tropical Cafe (The Shops at Wailea)
Honorable Mention: Lulu's (Kihei and Lahaina) and Moose McGillycuddy's (Lahaina and Kihei)

Best Sports Bar: Ale House Restaurants & Sports Bar (Kahului)
Honorable Mention: Sports Page & Grill (Kihei) and Maui Brewing Company (Lahaina)

Best Nightlife Spot: Lulu's (Kihei and Lahaina)
Honorable Mention: Ocean's Beach Bar & Grill (Kihei) and Casanova Restaurant & Deli (Makawao) and Tiki Lounge (Kihei)