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 »
Category: Maui Vacation
House of the Sun – Sacred, Mystical, and Rare
No Matter Our Culture or Heritage, All People are Drawn to the Mountaintop The mountains are calling and I must go – John Muir. I have been to the Mountaintop – Martin Luther King Jr. The wind howls but the mountain remains still – Japanese Proverb Since ancient times, Haleakalā* has been and remains a… Read more »
Protea of Maui – Unique, Beautiful, and Magical
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 »
11 Interesting Things About Maui and the State of Hawai’i That are Little Known Facts
No matter how much we learn about Maui or the State of Hawai’i, there is always something new and exciting just around the bend. We searched for some unusual facts and information and found out SO MANY things we never knew about this rare and unique island chain. The hardest thing we had to do… 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 »
Why Do the Road to Hana? Here are Important 3 Reasons Why
The Road to Hana has a special allure for people visiting Maui. Most visitors to Maui are tempted to try quite a few world-class activities during their Hawai’i vacation. There are surf lessons, zip-lining, Haleakalā Sunrise, boat trips, and more. Yet, we still consider the Road to Hana a must. Maui’s iconic Road To Hana… Read more »
Poke Is Hawaiian Comfort Food That Spreads Delight to the World
One day around lunchtime you suddenly have a craving for some Poke (poh-kay). In Hawai’i, you would say: “I am so ono for Poke!” Your friends would immediately understand and probably agree with you. Someone in the group would set off for the neighborhood market and pick up some fresh Poke, perhaps a few Poke… Read more »
The Rich, Colorful, and Vibrant Face of Lāhainā Today – Pt 2
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 »