Can you think of a more apt name for the world's biggest wave than 'Jaws'? How about a better location for this wave than Hawaii, the birthplace of surfing? If extremes are your thing, then head for Maui in Hawaii, the surf capital of the world - even if you only want to watch.
While experts master colossal waves of the North Shore, take things at your own pace on other stretches of the island's colourful coastline with the friendly instructors we'll arrange for you. Watching in inquisitive fear as professional surfers appear to be swallowed up by the curl of the Jaws wave is absolutely phenomenal, but the feeling of balancing on your own board as the water rushes beneath your feet is even better. And in Hawaii you can get inspiration as well as instruction.
Aside from relishing the surf, you have to make time to explore the island by open-top jeep. Take to the road and discover thirty miles of intimate bays and secret beaches, stopping off for quick dips en route.
While you're busy doing all this, don't forget that Maui is an island full of classic Hawaiian traditions. If it's not the surfing or live music on the beach then great culinary experiences such as the Luau (an intoxicating combo of fresh local food cooked underground and Polynesian dancing) await you. Hawaii hosts hundreds of vibrant beachside bars and traditional restaurants where you will be greeted with 'aloha' from smiling staff. Sip tropical cocktails and tuck into the finest seafood as you relax in the evening warmth.
Nowhere else on the planet will you find the exhilarating and extreme nature of the Jaws wave in combination with a relaxed island paradise, rich in cultural heritage. And the best bit is you won't be lying when you tell your friends at home that you spent a week with Jaws.
