There is so much to love about being on Maui! Like walking down a sunny sidewalk in Pa’ia town, window shopping and finding yourself inside a quirky, quaint shop. So many cool things you won’t find anywhere else! It’s easy to have similar experiences Upcountry, in Makawao town or on the West Side, north of… Read more »
Category: Maui Life
9 Exciting Reasons Why You Should Spend Your Winter Vacation in Hawai’i
Winter is just a few weeks away. Most of you have already had to put on winter jackets or insulated raincoats for some chilly autumn days. Or, you are probably not leaving the house without something to keep you warm, just in case! Meanwhile, in Hawai’i, we are breaking out our hoodies (that is our… Read more »
We are Grateful – 37 Years of Reflection
The last few years have been years that will go down in history. We all feel the multiple challenges and amazement of a worldwide pandemic. So many people have stepped up to help their fellow humans. Then in August, Maui suffered devastation beyond belief with fires.One that destroyed most of the town of Lahaina. It… Read more »
Discover 3 Sacred and Special Places in Maui
Sacred Places are found throughout the world. The word sacred can denote some sort of religious or spiritual significance to the place or site. A good example is Ka Pu’uhonua o Olowalu, a place of refuge sanctified by the gods of Ancient Hawai’i. Like many in Hawai’i, this place is held sacred by the hierarchy of… Read more »
A Look at Your Next Great Adventure in Maui
Late Autumn and early Winter in Maui are terrific! As temperatures on the mainland drop below freezing, the temperatures in Maui become slightly cooler. The sun is lower on the horizon and it is not so hot on the beach. It cools down about 10° from the heat of summer and the weather feels perfect! … Read more »
Top 10 Facts You Need to Know When You Visit the Whales in Maui
Whales Were Here Before People! Graceful and awe-inspiring, the magnificent North Pacific Humpback Whales return to the tranquil waters of Hawai’i every year as they have done since 100/400 AD. A time before the first Hawaiians arrived. The ancient Polynesians revered and held the whales as sacred beings. Perhaps they may have been guided on… Read more »
Fruit Lovers Paradise – You Will Rejoice When You Come to Hawai’i
From Baggage Claim, go straight to the Farm Fresh-Fruit Stand! Whenever I have a conversation with someone about their visit to the islands, they always tell me, with a dreamy look, how much they love the fruit in Hawai’i. Some visitors know precisely what they want and head from the airport to their favorite place… Read more »
3 Yearly Visitors to Hawai’i That Fly 3000+ Miles Each Way
The Hawaiian Islands have many visitors who come every year. Some use their wings to fly here while others swim. The North Pacific Humpback Whales have one of the longest annual migrations of any animal, swimming between the food-rich Alaskan waters and the warmer breeding waters of Hawai’i. The Pacific Golden Plover also makes this… Read more »
Awesome Hand-Crafted Spirits and Beer Skillfully Made in Maui
Organic spirits, super-creative cocktails, craft beers, boutique wines – specialty drinks are a thing! The Hawaiian Islands have known about hand-crafted alcoholic drinks since 1790. We cannot describe the very first distilled liquor as a specialty drink, but it caught on very quickly. The origin of the island’s first liquor happened to be with one… Read more »
Is Island Hopping in Hawai’i Worth It?
This Blog is for you if: If you have never been to the Hawaiian Islands, the most remote landmass in the world. Maybe you have only been to one island (Maui?) each and every time you have come. Even if you have been to 2 or even 3 of the islands, you should still read… Read more »