Getting Around Maui
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Our Favorite Maui Beaches
Sun, sand, glittering aqua seas and views of distant islands. It's a big part of what most people come to Maui for. We are exporing our 15 most favorite beaches on Maui, including a deep dive into Makena State Park, or as we affectionately call it "Big Beach." Read on for the attributes and history of this amazing park, plus quick [...]
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10 Things to Love About Maui ❤️
Expect to greet each day on Maui with birdsong and the scent of tropical flowers. The day’s adventure could mean a remote hike on the slopes of a volcano, getting in some relaxing beach time, diving to explore coral reefs and tropical fish or shopping in an old whaling village. We share our dance, entertainment, food and most famou[...]
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🎄The Merry Condo Deals of Christmas🎄
Are you hoping to find a trip to Maui under your tree this year? We've got a sweet recap of some of our best beach resort condos. Destination Maui Vacations is Maui owned and operated, managing properties for over 40 years. We specialize in boutique, smaller beach resorts with full amenities at reasonable prices.
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Maui: Best Vacation Itinerary During Covid-19
Welcome to Maui! By now you probably are aware of some COVID related travel advisories for Hawaii. But we also realize some people are too close to their departure to change plans, or are planning for a future visit at a beautiful Destination Maui Vacations beach condo. So, we’ve put together an itinerary that is fun filled, with e[...]
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Getting to Know the Valley Isle
When you look at the island of Maui from the air, you’ll see why we call this slice of paradise the Valley Isle. Many of the island’s towns and districts are sandwiched between Maui’s two major volcanic mountain ranges, Haleakalā and the West Maui Mountains, with central Maui comprising the massive valley in between.
There are so [...]
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Learning to Snorkel Maui Style
If you have not yet tried snorkeling, it is an amazing experience on Maui, if you are prepared. Some people may feel a little apprehensive about the ocean or not want to put their face in the water. Not to worry, we have some great tips, for different levels of water enthusiasts.
The first thing is having the right equipment. Ther[...]
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Where to Buy Truly Reef Safe Sunscreen, and Why it’s Important
Hawaiʻi made worldwide news in May of 2018 when it passed the nation’s first law banning the sale of sunscreen products containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, two common sunscreen ingredients that have significant harmful impacts on Hawaii’s marine environment. Since the law went into effect January of 2021, you might be wondering w[...]
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The Art of Surfing, Then and Now
Long before Polynesians voyaged to Hawaii, surfing was a central part of their culture. By the time of European contact in 1789, the art of surfing, known as heʻe ʻana, had long been a celebrated sport of Kings, and served as a training activity for warriors.
The ruling class, or Ali’i, and connected ohana, had use of the best bea[...]
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Unusual Things to Pack for Your Trip to Maui
Packing for your trip to Maui can be more challenging than you think. Some will tell you just bring a bathing suit, shorts and a couple of t-shirts. This probably won’t cover all the activities you will do on the island. But that doesn’t mean you need to overpack either- some items are easier to pick up once you are here.
There ar[...]
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