Maui Plant of the Month: Rubber Tree
Also known as the shargina tree, seringueira, rubberwood & Para rubber tree, the rubber tree played a vital part in Hawaii’s plantation history.
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February 2021
9 Ways to Experience Maui’s Hidden Magic
Whether you prefer exhilarating rides in the Hawaiian sky or trekking across less-trodden paths, these 9 experiences will give you a taste of Maui’s hidden magic.
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January 2021
How to Experience Haleakala Backcountry
While a visit to the Haleakala summit is an impressive experience in itself, many visitors overlook the expansive network of trails, camping areas, and backcountry cabins that the national park has to offer.
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December 2020
Top Ten Horrifying Bride Mistakes
These wedding days go from bad to worse and all we can do is laugh and learn from their horrible mistakes!
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April 2020
Surfing Goat Dairy
Surfing Goat Dairy is the genius and whim of Thomas and Eva Kafsack, whose emigration from Hamburg to Maui proved to be a boon for cheese-lovers in Hawaii.
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March 2020
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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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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November 2019
The Incredible Secrets of Noni Fruit
Often incorporated into health-boosting juices and sold as shots throughout Hawaii, some predict that noni may soon rival the ultra-popular acai berry.
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October 2019
Maui Whale Watching from the Land, Sea or Sky
Whale season in Maui is here and you will want a front row seat for this show! Here are the best spots to whale watch from sky, land or sea.
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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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July 2019
Maui Tropical Plantation is Your Happy Place!
Maui has something for everyone, but it's not often all in the same place. If you're in a group that can't decide on what to do and where to go, Maui Tropical Plantation is the solution that will thrill everyone!
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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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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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September 2016
Fleetwood’s on Front Street in Lahaina
When it comes to Lahaina, there is no shortage of places to dine. There are spots with a great view, others with delicious food and some with a fun atmosphere. If you're looking for the restaurant that hits the mark on all three, head straight for Fleetwood's on Front Street. You might even get to [...]
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August 2016
Maui’s Tropical Twofer
Ziplining and waterfall hiking, oh my! Check out Maui's tropical twofer, one of our new favorite land tours on the Valley Isle.
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July 2016
How to Spend the Perfect Day on the Ocean
Want to know how to spend the perfect day on the ocean in Maui? We've got you covered! Check out our guide for a salty day of paradise perfection!
