Endemic Hawaiian plants and flowers will typically thrive in their native environments. You do not have to go deep into the Hawaiian rainforests or to the edge of remote cliff faces finding exotic native flora in Hawai’i. Many beautiful flowering plants live along the beach where you go every day. They flourish in the sand,… Read more »
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HANA! You’ll Never Want to Leave Part 2
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 »
The Best List of 11 Valuable Things Not To Do in Hawai’i
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 »
12 Lucky People Do This Epic Hike One Time a Month ~ Pt 2
Waikamoi Preserve is one of Maui’s truly hidden treasures, a sub-alpine region that has an ecological makeup unlike any other place in the world. Avid hikers love to explore unique plants and landscapes wherever they venture, so today, we are going to learn more about the myriad of unusual plants you will see in the… Read more »
We Are Delighted to Help You Plan Your Next Great Adventure in Maui
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 »
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 »