Planning Your Maui Vacation during COVID-19

Many people travel to Maui annually and we welcome them back like ohana (family). For some it will be their first trip to the islands. For everyone, it’s a trip across the ocean to paradise, but one that is a little more complicated because of COVID-19. For those that do take the journey to Maui in the next few months, it may be a[...]
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Should You Visit Other Islands on Your First Trip to Maui?

Living on Maui, we are a little prejudiced- we think this island is "No Kai Oi," the best. We’re also a little spoiled. We are a three-island county (or five if you count uninhabited Kahoolawe and Molokini islet). Just across the channel is Lanai, the Pineapple Island, and Molokai, the Friendly Island. When you look at the ocean vi[...]
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Playing it safe in the ocean

We are so looking forward to welcoming you back on Maui. As you make your trip plans, take a moment to learn a little about the ocean. Maui is generally a safe place, with the greatest risk at the beach being a little sunburn. But as you explore the beautiful beaches, the mellow atmosphere can also lead to a false sense of [...]
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Create Card-Worthy Vacation Photos

You don’t need an expensive or complex camera to take great photos. I shoot and edit photos here on Maui, and often times end up pulling out my smartphone for certain candid shots or to use the panoramic feature in tight spaces. You can take great shots too by following a few expert tips.
Timing is everything
The absolute best ti[...]
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3 Unique Ways to Learn About Maui's Ocean

Definitely one of the best activities you can do on Maui is explore what lies beyond the beach: the amazing clear waters of the turquoise Pacific Ocean. While many will dip their toes in, go for a swim or snorkel, here are three other ways you can explore the seas around Maui. Plus, you might learn a few things, such as why the oce[...]
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Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Maui Visitor Questions

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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, parties, food and most famous visi[...]
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What to Wear on Maui (Without Looking Like a Tourist)

Picture a sunny afternoon chilling on your favorite Maui beach, cool drink in hand, toes in the sand. Then you see it. A couple, donned in matching hibiscus print shirts, tall socks nestled in their sandals, colorful fabric leis, arms holding outstretched selfie sticks. If you want to avoid appearing as a vacation caricature, read[...]
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Playing it safe in the ocean

Maui is generally a safe place, with the greatest risk at the beach being a little sunburn. But as you explore the beautiful beaches, the mellow atmosphere can also lead to a false sense of security when it comes to the ocean. Recently, we’ve had a “south swell” where large waves hit the south and west facing shores on the [...]
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Epic 7-Day Maui Vacation Itinerary for 2024

Aloha and welcome to Maui! Whether this is your first visit, or you haven't been here in awhile, this just- updated, epic 7-day Maui vacation itinerary focuses on the very best, current things to do on the island. We've worked in plenty of time to relax and soak in the warm beauty of the island.
Day 1- Arrival Day
No matter where y[...]
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