Wealthy weekender's guide: Where to eat, stay, and party in Maui, Hawaii

Maui, the second-largest Hawaiian island , is a popular vacation destination for the wealthy.
Business Insider spoke with Maui-based real-estate agent Josh Jerman to get the inside scoop on how to enjoy the island, town by town.
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Maui, Hawaii, is known for many things: its white sand beaches, its plethora of snorkeling spots, and its waterfalls are just a few. But the island the second-largest of Hawaii's islands is also known around the world as a destination for ultra-wealthy vacationers.

In 2017, Business Insider's Melia Robinson reported that billionaires were transforming Hawaii into a techie paradise. Peter Thiel , the founder of Paypal, dropped $27 million on a 1.7-acre Maui property in 2011. Meanwhile, celebrities like Oprah and Woody Harrelson have been known to snap up second homes on the island.

It's also an increasingly popular spot for tourists. In 2019, according to the US News and World Report, Maui welcomed 3 million visitors for the first time since the island began tracking tourism numbers in 1990.

Fortunately, if you're one of those tourists, there are plenty of spots where you can find a great night out or a delicious meal you just have to know where to look. To get the inside scoop on how to enjoy the island, town by town, Business Insider spoke with Josh Jerman , a Maui-based real-estate broker at Hawaii Life . Jerman, a Maui native, has been selling real estate on the island for 15 years . Currently, he has $58 million worth of active listings .

From the places with the best dishes to the area with the biggest homes, Jerman's tips will help guide you on the perfect trip through one of America's most beloved islands.

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