The world-famous Road to Hana is known for its breathtaking landscapes, magnificent views, beautiful nature, unmatched waterfalls, and too many hidden gems to count. These are the primary reasons that the Road to Hana is regarded as one of the world’s best road trips. It is a pristine environment that we all want to… Read more »
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Upcountry Maui – Mom and Pop’s are Alive
We definitely cannot leave our upcountry adventures without talking story* about a few Mom and Pop enterprises still thriving today. Some have been here for over 100 years. As Hawai’i became less of a subsistence, agrarian-based society and more westernized, small stores began to pop up. This was long before anything like the “big box”… Read more »
Fun on the Way to the Top – Upcountry Maui’s Winery
Upcountry Maui. Maui’s very own description for a way of life. Many upcountry folks on the island of Maui refer to themselves as mountain people. This term usually comes up when being asked about going to the beach. “Oh, no, I’m a mountain person. Why go to the beach when I can see the ocean all… Read more »
Why Maui is the Number One Vacation Spot for Twenty-Two Years in a Row – Part 2
Last week we embarked on our discovery journey – WHY Maui has received the distinction of being rated in the top 25 of the world’s best 25 islands, 20 years in a row. What is it that makes her stand out – be the best – among all the islands in the world? In last… Read more »
Celebrating Over 130 Years of Japanese Bon Dance in Hawai’i
Bon Odori, AKA Bon Dance, originally from Japan, has been a Hawaiian tradition for over 130 years. Bon Odori is a style of folk dance performed at festivals in Japan during the Obon season. Deeply important and influential in Japanese culture, Obon is as important as other cultures’ New Years celebrations. The Obon season in… Read more »
The Sacred Land of Love, War, and Final Resting Place for Kings – ʻĪao Valley
ʻĪao Valley holds a special place in the hearts of people who live on Maui. The valley is accessible, it takes only a 10-minute drive from the town of Wailuku, Maui’s County seat. She glows with beauty, often lying at the foot of a rainbow. You can see her glisten with gorgeous sun beams shining… Read more »
64 Years – Join in the Paniolo Fun!
Everyone loves a parade! We have heard that saying for ages. When it comes to parades, people on Maui are no different. Especially the residents of Makawao town, where local people have gathered for the last 64 years to participate in a four-day event, the colorful July 4th Paniolo* Parade and Rodeo! The town spends… Read more »
Sunset in Maui – Beauty That Will Take Your Breath Away
Sunsets on Maui are a BIG deal! They are one of the main events of the day. People can be seen all over the island, pulling off the road, and just leaning up against their cars to watch another epic sunset. It is one of the favorite daily rituals here! To stop and really witness… Read more »
Unique Caves, Lava Tubes, and Blow Holes – Maui Wins the Prize Today
The first time I heard someone use the word Spelunking, I thought they were making up a word, trying to be funny. Then, I thought my friend, who said she went spelunking on her honeymoon, was telling a variation of the classic honeymoon joke. But, it turns out that her husband had planned a surprise,… Read more »
Grown and Made in Hawai’i – Visit and Enjoy Unique Homegrown Chocolate
Here is one more reason to love Hawai’i – our Home-Grown Chocolate! Yes, just when you thought Hawai’i could not get ANY better, we tell you that the best major food group, chocolate, is grown and produced right here on all the major Hawaiian Islands! So today we are going to talk about Hawai’i and… Read more »