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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Trip Insurance Saved My Vacation
I had finally done it- planned the trip of a lifetime. Right as I was in final preparations, I got a call from my sister that my mom had passed unexpectedly. Suddenly, walking tours and restaurant guides were meaningless as I made arrangements to fly home and be with family. Trip insurance softened the blow- for a few dollars in in[...]
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Exploring Maui's Rich History & Culture
Cultural tourism on Maui encapsulates art, architecture, food, age-old customs, Hawaiian language, the aloha spirit and much more. However, there is no better place to start a voyage of discovery into the islands history than touring its museums and cultural sites.
In the Lahaina area alone, there are 65 significant cultural sites[...]
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Tradition of the Hawaiian Lei
The tradition of gathering flowers, stringing them into a beautiful lei and sharing with others is an ancient tradition still popular today. Polynesian voyagers brought this fragrant custom to the Hawaiian Islands. Wearing a lei represented wealth, royalty, and rank. There are even leis to signify which island a person is from. Hul[...]
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Midsummer Check-in on our Favorite Island Activities
Summer on Maui means calm, warm water, sunny skies and great tropical activities. There are some bucket list activities that are great to do any time of year. But some things to do on island are summer-only. Plus we've added a few island favorites that are great during this time of year, whether it be in the ocean or in air conditi[...]
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Maui’s obsession with PIE!
When you think of island cuisine, the first things that come to mind may be fresh seafood or our wonderful array of fruit and produce. But the island has a sweet secret. We love pie, and so do visitors! Although there are many places to find dessert treats, we have rounded up three of the very best places to find crusty, delicious [...]
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5 Unique Maui Easter Brunch Spots
Every major hotel on the island will have an Easter brunch, if you’re into that sort of thing. But hey, this is Maui. You can choose a superb location, with some incredible dining options. Skip the huge crowds, go off the beaten path and discover some truly unique offering. Here five great alternatives for your Maui Easter brunch t[...]
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Best Time to Visit Maui
Visitor arrival statistics show that really any time of year is popular on Maui. But there are seasons and other considerations like accommodation prices that may sway you to visit at one time or another. Explore our different seasons and see what time of year is just right for you- or come back and try a different time of year!
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