Winter Condo Availability: Focus on Experiences
What is most meaningful to you during the winter holiday season? Togetherness, planning a surprise, the joy of the season, and indulging in delicious food top many people’s lists. Where we often fall short is in gift giving among family, couples and close friends. Let’s face it, being innovative and thoughtful every year, even with[...]
Read more
Maui Humpback Whales 2022
Pacific Humpback Whales made an early arrival this year- spotted September 14th at 10am off of Kihei. But the excitement doesn't really notch up until later in November, when the whales become more active. This makes vactioning during the winter months on Maui particularly exciting.
Every year, over 10,000 humpbacks annually migr[...]
Read more
Fall Fun, Maui Style
Fall is a beautiful time to be on island. Summer crowds have thinned, the weather is still outstanding and the pace of life seems a bit easier. Plus, our winter gentle giants, Pacific Humpback whales have arrived. This year, fall is a little more Maui magical because large events have started to reappear on the calendar. Here are a[...]
Read more
UW Vacation Photos on a Budget
In the category of frequently asked questions, visitors to Maui ask ALOT about underwater photography. We cringe when asked about some cheap and risky options to use a cell phone to snap underwater pics and videos. Here's our opinion of different solutions proposed, and a good option to get great underwater shots on a budget.
Can I[...]
Read more
Day Trippin’ to Lanai
The island of Lanai is just 16 miles off the coast of Maui, but has a much different island feel. Day-visitors can take a short walk from the harbor to Manele Bay, a golden sand beach and bay frequented by dolphins. Others love nature-based activities on an uncrowded island, or take time to explore quaint shops in the tiny isle’s o[...]
Read more
Wet and Wild Maui
While you are visiting the tropical island of Maui, you may not know about some wet and wild connections. Our moist story begins in the two mountain regions—Pu'u Kukui, in the West Maui mountains gets an average of 366 inches of rainfall a year, while "Big Bog" in East Maui gets drenched with over 404 inched of rain per year. These[...]
Read more
Maui's Magical Moon Phases
Most nights on Maui there’s a stunning show going on above us in the night sky. From a sliver of moon and a sky filled with stars in a dark sky, to the powerful draw of a full moon rising, awe inspiring nocturnal beauty awaits us. In Hawaiian culture, there are many descriptions of the moon, or mahina, including a name for every da[...]
Read more
New and Unique Eats on Maui
People travel to Maui for a variety of reasons- the beautiful scenery and weather, the warm ocean and golden sand beaches, and a vast array of island activities. What you might not realize is that Maui has the most land dedicated to farming of all the Hawaiian islands. The fruits (and veggies) of this agricultural labor comes throu[...]
Read more
What to do in Wonderful Wailea, Maui
The Wailea / Makena area on Maui is known for beautiful beaches, world-class golf, resort amenities, and abundant activities in nature. It is South Maui's must see and do area. We've put together a few of our favorite Wailea highlights for you to check out.
Lava and Dolphins at La Perouse
We are starting your South Maui tour a bi[...]
Read more
Fun & Practical Kid Traveling Tips for Maui!
Summer means waves of fun for kids and parents visiting Maui. There is plenty for the littles to do on the island. Here are a few suggestions, from the flight to on-island time.
The flight over
If you’re traveling to Maui from the West coast, book a direct flight if possible. For longer journeys with layovers, find a space for y[...]
Read more
