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If you've already landed on our island, you're beginning to get a sense of how beautiful Maui is. But unless you climb aboard a helicopter and take a tour from the sky, you'll be missing spectacular sights impossible to ever see from the ground. Plus, what would take you hours to explore, you get to see in full splendor in just minutes. Okay, so let's get down to it - here are my favorite sights: First, Haleakala's volcanic crater and lava flows. Of course, the "Wall of Tears" with over 17 waterfalls flowing at once, rainforests and bamboo jungles. But I wouldn't stop there. Once in the chopper, I would head over to see the world's steepest sea cliffs (over 1,700 ft. tall) and Saint Damien's monument at Kalaupapa on Molokai. Of course, watching whales breach from up above is a favorite treat, too! Maui from Above Spectacular views of secluded Maui. Ross S c o tt Awarded the Purple Heart and two Distinguished Flying Crosses for his bravery as a senior helicopter pilot and platoon leader at 25, Ross Scott went on to launch Sunshine Helicopters in 1985, with his wife Anna. They operate helicopter tours on Maui, Kauai, Oahu and Big Island. For more information about flying in choppers, or what you can see from above, call Sunshine at (808) 871-7933 or check out their website at SunshineHelicopters.com. Honokohau Falls is Maui's tallest waterfall at 1119'. Interesting fact:: 36 Like many others, the sea has always been my mistress. It's a love affair I never tire of. Whether trolling for fish in the Alenuihaha Channel, snorkeling the backside of Molokini, or watching whales, turtles and dolphins put on their shows off the coast of Maui, being on the ocean is pure serenity. If you're visiting Maui, get out there on the ocean and experience its magic! Captain's Mtrs This man has a deep love of the ocean. Mark fell in love with boats at seven, and became a licensed captain in 1983. He operates the luxury speed boat XIAN. At 36', with two 225 hp smoke free motors, she will get you to your destination quickly and in style. For info call (808) 769-6808 or go to MauiPrivateCharterBoat.com. Maui's 1st volcano emerged: 2 million B.C. Interesting fact:: Mar k D e Rens i s