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It's Summer Somewhere

It's Summer Somewhere: Maui

January 7, 2008 at 11:33 AM | 0 Comments

As many of our readers (and, ahem, writers) battle winter temps, icy rain and dark afternoons this time of year, we thought we'd offer a little daily inspiration with our new "It's Summer Somewhere" series.

We'll kick things off with Maui, where today's high temperature is forecast to be a steamy 80 degrees. Head there this week and align your trip with the upcoming Surf & Sand 15K and 5K, next Sunday. Yep, that's right, you can go to the beach and still keep your resolution of staying fit. You'll have a week to rest up before the 9.3 mile run that's all been strategically arranged to take place downhill, ending in Lahaina with a big ol' luau.

Another awesome sight to take in right now in Maui is the annual winter migration of the humpback whales, who are making their trip from Alaska to Hawaii for their own winter getaways. Book a day trip on the ships of the Island Marine Institute, which have credentialed naturalists on board and live, underwater Whale Cams so passengers don't miss any of the action.

Aaaah, summer. It's only (officially) a mere five months away for most us--after we get back from Maui of course.

Related Stories:
· Visit Maui [Official Site]
· Surf & Sand 15K and 5K [Official Site]
· Island Marine Institute [Official Site]

[Photo: britche]