Maui Film Festival 2020
The Maui Film Festival usually runs in mid June of each year, so there's plenty of time to get ready. We've decided to give you a little heads up on what you might need in order to enjoy the festival to its fullest.
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March 2020
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February 2020
Eat Pray Love— Maui Style
Gilbert says, “You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings.” Learn how to Eat Pray Love Maui-Style.
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December 2019
Maui Elementary Students Plant Silverswords
Thank you to Makawao School and Haiku School students for their service in assisting Haleakalā National Park plant keiki silverswords at the summit of Haleakalā. What a great experience that we are happy to have been a part of.
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November 2019
Upcountry Maui Bed and Breakfast
Perched along the slopes of Haleakala, North Shore Lookout delivers all of the aforementioned qualities. Positioned on nine-acres of gorgeous land, North Shore Lookout’s tropically appointed grounds have been manicured to encapsulate the heart and soul of Upcountry.
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April 2019
Maui’s Best Happy Hours
On an island where nearly every minute is pure bliss, narrowing down the top spots for happy hour is no easy task—but one that we, well, happily tackled. Here’s the lowdown on the Valley Isle’s best.
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January 2019
13-Day Maui Itinerary
Here’s the ideal 13-day Maui itinerary—leaving off a day for travel—complete with where to eat, what to see, and where to play. (In other words, 13 reasons why you should spend your hard-earned vacation exploring the Valley Isle.)
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January 2019
Taco Tuesday On Maui – Maui Mexican Restaurants
It is no secret that Maui has a selection of fantastic Mexican restaurants, combining the breathtaking scenery with the delicious food, creating the perfect location to make your Taco Tuesday one to remember.
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October 2018
Haiku Elementary Halloween Trunk Show
If you've got little ones, Haiku Elementary has a fun event each year where students dress up the back of their parents car in spooky Halloweeny ways, then hand out candy to dressed up trick or treaters. It's a ton of fun and really a great, practical way of going trick or treating.
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June 2018
A Brief History of Zipline
Puerto Rico, Alaska, Costa Rica, Nepal, Hawaii—these places have more in common than stunning scenery and exotic postal codes: They’re recognized as possessing some of the most spectacular ziplines around the globe.
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April 2018
Maui Rental Deals & Discounts
We've listed 10 of our favorite deals for the Maui Accommodations Guide newsletter, including large houses for rent in Maui, oceanfront condos, and even activities.
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March 2018
Maui Landscape Photography
We came across a pretty talented Maui photographer recently and can't help but share his images. Chris Archer is a Maui photographer specializing in landscapes and portraits.
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December 2017
How to be a bad tourist on Maui
Maui is one of the most welcoming places to visit, but that doesn't mean you can be careless or disrespectful. We've listed 16 things we see bad tourists doing everyday on Maui.
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October 2017
GMOs: The Latest on Maui
A large swath of Maui's 727 sq miles serve as lush territory for growing the world’s top crops, from coffee to sugar, and “Big Ag” companies took note.
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September 2017
The Distance Between North Korea and Hawaii
Questions about Hawaii often abound. Contemporary travelers thinking about a tropical holiday ask, “What is the distance between North Korea and Hawaii ?”
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July 2017
21 Maui Destination Wedding Tips
Even though Maui, Hawaii is far from many couples' homes who choose to get married here, it can be much easier to get married in Maui than at home. (This doesn't mean it will be easy though!)
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June 2017
Photos from a recent trip to Hana and Beyond
Our friends at The R2H took these photos recently as they explored the Road to Hana. We've shared some of our favorites.
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April 2017
6 properties worth booking for your Maui Stay
Looking for a place to stay in Maui can be daunting when confronted with the many choices (or if booking late, the very few still available.) Here we've shared 6 properties that we recommend for your next Maui stay. Mana Kai Maui South Maui on the north end of Keawakapu Beach On what is repeatedly [...]
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March 2017
Getting Married in Maui: A Guy’s Perspective
There are many challenges in having a perfect wedding. Below I've outlined some personal tips for the groom getting married on Maui.
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October 2016
14 Things To Do in the Ocean around Maui
Love the ocean? So do we. Below we've listed some fun things to do in Maui in and on the ocean. 1 - Surfing There are numerous fun ways to ride waves, including body surfing, wind surfing, shortboarding, longboarding, stand up paddle, kite surfing, Big wave surfing, and body boarding. Each type of syrfing [...]
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June 2016
From da Land of Aloha
Hawaii Tourism Authority helps expand sustainable kine certification From da Land of Aloha - So da Hawai’i tourism guys (HTA) wen said today dat deh crankin out one 50 grand contract to da ecotourism guys (HEA) fo expand da kine sustainable aina no more rubbish kine certification. Da sustainable la dat program is going all [...]
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May 2016
26 Best Helicopter Tours in the World
Prepare to see the best sights across the globe!If there’s one unshakable fact about our planet, it’s the stunning array of natural beauty it offers. From the knife-sharp ridges of Kauai's Na Pali Coast to the dense evergreens in the Pacific Northwest, there’s no denying that we live in a world of positively hypnotizing wonder. To feel [...]
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April 2016
Freak Snow Storm Hits Hawaii!
Ho brah! A freak snow storm hits Hawaii and heads straight for everyone's favorite island! Read about the unusual weather day on Maui.
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March 2016
Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast
Join the Maui County Farm Bureau as we honor legendary Maui farmers at the Maui Tropical Plantation on April 2nd at 8am for a PANCAKE BREAKFAST! That's right, pancakes.
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October 2015
5 Things you didn’t know about Coral Bleaching
Guest post by Kelly Montenero with Trilogy Excursions Don’t get us wrong- Maui is still a beautiful, special place to snorkel, but, as any one who has entered the ocean recently can attest, there is a major environmental crisis underway. Hawai’i’s coral is bleaching at unprecedented levels due to warm ocean conditions- you may have [...]
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October 2014
Hawaii Superferry Poised for a Comeback
Could it be possible that an idea that was previously botched beyond belief is seeing a resurgence in popularity? Yes. For those that have already forgotten, the original contentious Hawaii Superferry began operating without adequate Environmental Impact Reports, which subsequently ended in our ferries being sold and the idea sunk. […]
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July 2014
Kuau Mart is now Kuau Store
Paia's old Kuau Mart is now reopened as Kuau Store, the perfect stop for lunch, local made snacks and picnic lunches to-go for the Road to Hana adventurers!
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January 2014
Day Trip to Lana’i
When’s the last time you watched a pod of dolphins off the coast of a pristine white sand beach, explored tide pools, and drank straight from a coconut?!Our recent Day on Lanai tour with Epic Experience Maui was one for the books, and one we highly recommend for a new kind of adventure in Hawaii. […]
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November 2013
South Pacific Kayaks Review
Beach life wakes up early on Maui to take advantage of the pristine conditions and glassy water. Not being a morning person, the 7 a.m. beach check-in originally felt dreadfully early and potentially chilly. […]
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November 2013
Andaz Maui Grand Opening
We had the honor and pleasure to be invited to the Grand Opening of the Andaz Maui at Wailea this last Saturday. The Andaz is the Hyatt’s new beachfront resort, which has gone through an almost complete rebuild from the original Renaissance Hotel. What they have done with this property is jaw dropping. […]
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November 2013
2013 Halloween in Lahaina
Halloween is usually an exciting event wherever you are, but Halloween in Lahaina definitely steps it up a notch, and 2013 was no exception. The County of Maui offered public transportation specifically for the event, with “Halloween Express” busses running directly to Lahaina from both the Kihei Aquatic Center and War Memorial Parking Lot in Wailuku. However, if you prefer to travel a bit more in style, the Pride of Maui offered a special Halloween Cruise running directly from Maalaea Harbor to Lahaina and back again. […]
