Planning a Trip to Maui 2022
This is the summer people are coming out of their COVID caves, and traveling like crazy. Tourism has rebounded on Maui. And, while you might find a few areas that require mask wearing, all COVID 19 requirements for entering Hawaii have been lifted.
With more Americans traveling, its highly recommended you make reservations for you[...]
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Maui Destination Wedding: A Complete Guide to Planning Your Wedding in Maui
Maui, the island home of happy endings and magical getaways, is an idyllic setting for a destination wedding. With so much to offer, it’s no wonder that couples choose to get married in Maui every day of the week. When looking at the options for your own Maui wedding, there are several factors you should take into consideration whe[...]
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Vacation Like a Local
When our friends and family visit Maui, we not only share the best things to do, but when and how to do them. This includes some touristy things that we definitely think are worth doing, and tips you won’t find in a guidebook. These are activities we enjoy ourselves. So ready for a local tour? Here we go!
Don’t go to Haleakalā f[...]
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Maui Flowers and Their History
It’s hard to imagine when the Hawaiian islands erupted from the sea, that one day they would support lush and diverse biological species. It's even more suprising to learn some iconic tropical flowers you see today are not native to the islands.
At first, there was only rock in Hawaii's evolution. The true native species arrived b[...]
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Exploring Maui Ocean Center Aquarium
We love sharing some of the best island experiences, like a visit to Maui Ocean Center. When family and friends arrive, we get to go along and play unofficial tour guide.
The day we visited was pleasantly warm. Since the park is spread out over three acres, there is plenty of space to see marine life outdoors, like at turtle lagoo[...]
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Exploring Hawaiian Kalo (Taro)
Kalo, the Hawaiian word for Taro, is not only a plant used in many dishes in Maui, it has deep roots in Hawaiian culture.
Kalo is one of over 24 “canoe plants,” which were carried to the Hawaiian islands by Polynesian voyagers hundreds of years ago. In addition to edible plants, helpful and ceremonial plants were brought as well. [...]
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A Slice of Hawaiian History Celebrated Each March
Did you know today is a state holdiay in Hawaii? Throughout the islands we celebrate and honor Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole on the Friday closest to his birthday, March 26, 1871. It is one of only two state holidays honoring Hawaiian royalty. The other is King Kamehameha the Great. Prince Kuhio played a momentus role during the[...]
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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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