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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August 2019
Maui Animal of the Month: Mongoose
Among Hawaii’s imports is the Small Asian Mongoose—a species of Southeast Asia’s Rikki Tikki Tavi that was shipped to Hawaii in 1872.
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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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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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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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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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November 2016
Best Travel Apps for Hawaii
Dreaming of the Aloha State? We give you a list of the best travel apps for Hawaii, from documenting your trip to planning the best areas to camp to limiting sun exposure.
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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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December 2015
Maui’s Best Moving Resources
It's hard work leaving Maui. But it doesn't have to be! Check out our list of Maui's Best Moving Resources, and take the stress out of your move.
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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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September 2015
Inexpensive Fun on Maui
It's not difficult to spend a lot of money on Maui, but we're here to help! Check out our best suggestions for inexpensive fun on Maui.
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June 2015
5 Reasons to Take Flight in Hawaii
Hawaii has so many stunning sights, and it can be hard to see them all in one vacation! If you want to fit it all into your tropical vacation, you may need to defy gravity! […]
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January 2015
Advantages & Disadvantages of Being on Hotel Impossible
In 2012, Maui Sunseeker was featured on the Travel Channel. We sat down with them to learn the Advantages & Disadvantages of Being on Hotel Impossible.
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November 2014
Iao Valley’s Hidden Gem
While the large resorts of South and West Maui are great choices, if relaxation is really what you're after, check out Iao Valley's Hidden Gem.
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November 2014
Scuba Diving in Maui
Scuba Diving in Maui is a great activity for the whole family. Experience Maui's unique underwater life with one of Maui's best, Scuba Mike!
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October 2014
Hawaii’s Fight Against GMOs
Check out our breakdown of Hawaii's Fight Against GMOs and give us your opinions on this popular topic of interest.
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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. […]
