Nā Waiwai Aloha – 28 Hawaiian Values

Hawaiian Values are, in essence, values for humanity. Their uniqueness comes from being expressed in a pure, pristine way. Even though they were inherited from ancient Polynesian Culture and an environment that is temperate to tropical, they still speak to the values we have today worldwide.  People living together on this small planet must have… Read more »

Tattooing – A Gift to the World from Hawai’i and Polynesia

Tattooed Hawaiian man with sunglasses

When I tell someone that the art and practice of Tattooing first originated in Polynesia and Hawai’i, people do not believe me.  However, it is true. The art form of Tattooing was utterly unknown in the western world before Captain Cook’s first voyages through Polynesia and Hawai’i.  Even the word, Tattoo, is one of a… Read more »

Protea of Maui – Unique, Beautiful, and Magical

Bright yellow pin cushion proteas

Proteas are not native to Maui.  In fact, they have only been residents of Maui since 1977. Yet, they are renowned for being one of Maui’s most striking flowers!   Generally, when people see them for the first time, they cannot believe they are real flowers.  They comment, “they look prehistoric” or “they look like they… Read more »

Maui Calls – Private Charter Tours are the Best!

Temptation Tours has continued to be the recipient of the Viator Badge of Excellence and we are very proud of this acknowledgment. As Queen Kapi’olani said, Strive for the Highest, and that is what we do. Always putting our guests first for the best experience possible. Why does this matter, you ask? Well, first of… Read more »