Remember this ⇓⇓⇓ bumper sticker? Previously we mentioned it in Hana! You’ll Never Want to Leave, Part 1 Our destination for this week is Wai’anapanapa*. It is a place many residents and visitors are grateful for. So much so, that they want to declare it to the world with this bumper sticker. Wai’anapanapa is a… Read more »
We always talk about all the beautiful things to do in Hawai’i, especially in Maui, since that is where we live. Have you seen that magazine titled 101 Things To Do in Maui? There are so many fantastic things to do on the islands that we don’t know what to do first. Well, today, we… Read more »
Thank God For Hana! is a bumper sticker often seen on locals’ cars on Maui. For many, it’s their favorite place on the island. Once you go there and really experience it, you will understand why. It is one place where Old Hawai’i shines through. Hana is one of the most isolated communities in the… Read more »
It’s Maui VACATION time! To make your upcoming trip to Hawai’i smooth and seamless, please read the following requirements the governor has set out. We even suggest you take notes, make a list, and take care of the details so the fun can start ASAP! There are always moving parts when coming to Hawai’i, so… Read more »
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 »
Many of our visitors choose to visit more than one island on their first trip to Hawai’i. This makes sense. Once you have spent time somewhere, met the local people, and seen a few sights, you better understand your options for future trips. For example, you may decide to spend more time on your favorite… Read more »
The fern is symbolic of everlasting youth. Many indigenous people believe that the fern represents new life and new beginnings. In Japan, ferns exemplify family and hope for the future. From the Victorian era, the fern embodied trustworthiness and humility. Often called Living Lace, there are approximately 200 species of ferns in Hawai’i. 65% of… Read more »
If you have been to Maui, you have been to Lāhainā. Lāhainā has been rich, colorful, and vibrant since it was called Lele in ancient times. The town was chosen as the royal capital in 1820 by King Kamehameha the Great. It remained the capital until 1845. People came from all the islands to do… Read more »
For the lucky few, cruising around Maui on a bicycle is a rare treat. On most days, it’s about as close as you can get to bicycling heaven! If you have access to a road bike with good tires, you can travel the same places all the other visitors do. Except, you are up close… Read more »
