I’ve been to beach towns and resorts up and down the east coast of the mainland US. I’ve eaten at a thousand different restaraunts, spent hours in museums, and met my fair share of locals. Though I’m no globe trotter, I am an experienced tourist.
Maui, and presumably the rest of Hawaii, have the best tolerance, nay, appreciation for tourists that I have ever seen. You’d think that every economy that relies on tourism would appreciate the inflow of money into their region. But it’s hard to see and quantify such things, but it’s easy to see and quantify tourists clogging up roads, driving slow, and perpetually asking locals for help. Maybe it’s something in the water, but everyone in Maui seems to be very happy that you’re visiting them.
Is it because they want to share their slice of paradise? Does each local have an economics degree and can really appreciate your financial contribution? Doubt it.
I’m fairly certain that it’s simply a rub off of the culture there. No one is in a hurry, even locals don’t drive fast. Service in stores and restaraunts can seem a little slow compared to what you are used to. Even their music is slow and relaxing.
I beleive that Maui dies tourism right because it is the most laid back tourist spot on the planet. Its truly another world here. Good for you Maui, I can see why you draw 20x more tourists than you have in population every year.
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