28 May 2015

Old Lahaina Luau Review

By |May 28th, 2015|Maui, Maui Activities|3 Comments

We were lucky enough to be invited to the 14th Annual Hawaiian Islands Land Trust Benefit Luau. Check out our Old Lahaina Luau Review!

23 April 2015

Maui for Non-Beach Lovers

By |April 23rd, 2015|Maui, Maui Activities|Comments Off on Maui for Non-Beach Lovers

We know who you are.  You’re the one with your socks and shoes on at the beach.  Your arms are crossed and your face says it all.  You don’t want to be here.  You may have come to Maui for your spouse or for a work trip.  But you don’t want to get sand between your toes and ocean water in your ears.  Believe it or not, we may be able to convince you to fall in love with Maui!  Our beaches are stunning, but there’s another side of this island that we will clue you in to.  We promise, no sand in the socks. […]

17 April 2015

Maui Wine and Ulupalakua Ranch

By |April 17th, 2015|Maui, Maui Activities|1 Comment

Maui Wine and Ulupalakua Ranch are beautiful places to visit, and Maui's Winery is very popular.

20 March 2015

Whale Watching on Maui

By |March 20th, 2015|Maui Activities, Maui Animals|1 Comment

Whale Watching on Maui is a must-do activity for those traveling between December and April. In the meantime, check out these rainbow beauties!

13 February 2015

5 Life Lessons on the Road to Hana

By |February 13th, 2015|Maui, Maui Activities, Road To Hana|1 Comment

Courtney Turner of Maui Jungalow gives us several important life lessons taken from a trip to Maui's most Hawaiian town, Hana.

4 February 2015

How to Spend Valentine’s Day on Maui

By |February 4th, 2015|Maui Activities, Maui Events|Comments Off on How to Spend Valentine’s Day on Maui

Maui is for Lovers. That's a fact. Please enjoy our ideas for How to Spend Valentine's Day on Maui, and happy smooching!

4 January 2015

Makawao Forest Reserve Hike

By |January 4th, 2015|Maui, Maui Activities|17 Comments

https://youtu.be/yWF5GoZSCXQ UPDATED APRIL 20TH, 2020: We recently enjoyed a great hike in Upcountry Maui.  We headed just past Makawao to do a 5.2-mile hike on the Kahakapao loop.  We took our kids (of whom did an amazing job enduring a hike much longer than what they’re used to.)  They loved the smell of Eucalyptus trees, the beautiful surroundings, finding mushrooms on logs, and the sounds of the birds. […]

2 January 2015

Best Wheelchair Accessible Activities on Maui

By |January 2nd, 2015|Maui, Maui Activities|Comments Off on Best Wheelchair Accessible Activities on Maui

We have gathered a comprehensive list of the Best Wheelchair Accessible Activities on Maui! Enjoy and welcome to paradise.

20 December 2014

How to Prevent Seasickness

By |December 20th, 2014|Maui Sailing, Maui Scuba Diving, Maui Snorkeling|1 Comment

Don't let a bad bout of seasickness ruin your day on the water. Here are some tips on how to prevent seasickness and what you can do to help!

20 November 2014

Maui Spotlight: Hotel Wailea

By |November 20th, 2014|Maui, Maui Activities, Maui Business, Maui Sailing|Comments Off on Maui Spotlight: Hotel Wailea

With renovations & a new title as the "Most Romantic Hotel in Wailea," South Maui's Hotel Wailea is the perfect getaway for intimate rest & relaxation.

13 November 2014

Iao Valley’s Hidden Gem

By |November 13th, 2014|Hawaii, Maui Activities, Maui Vacation Rentals|Comments Off on 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.

8 October 2014

Maui for $60 a Day

By |October 8th, 2014|Hawaii, Lahaina, Maui, Maui Activities, Maui Events, Saving Money|Comments Off on Maui for $60 a Day

Inspired by the book How to Travel the World for $50 a Day, we created our own local guide for how to do Maui for $60 a Day. Check it out and add your tips!

24 September 2014

Maui Roadsters

By |September 24th, 2014|Hawaii, Maui Activities, Maui Weddings, Road To Hana|Comments Off on Maui Roadsters

You know what's better than driving through scenic roads on Maui? Doing it in a 1957 Porsche Speedster! Enter Maui Roadsters, your new ride to Maui luxury.

15 June 2014

11 Reasons You Shouldn’t Vacation in Maui

By |June 15th, 2014|Maui, Maui Activities, Travel|62 Comments

Here are some serious reasons why you should never, ever think to take a vacation in Maui. By Danielle Miller Why would you want to go to an exotic island in the pacific when you can stay on your couch in your living room doing the same old, same old? […]

3 June 2014

Real Life Examples of “Practicing Aloha”

By |June 3rd, 2014|Localism and Racism, Maui|Comments Off on Real Life Examples of “Practicing Aloha”

Aloha is much more than a word for hello and goodbye; it's a way of life. We want to hear your real life examples of "practicing aloha"!

8 April 2014

Hawaii: the Perfect Place for Tiny Houses

By |April 8th, 2014|Maui, Maui Real Estate, Saving Money|36 Comments

Growing in popularity all over the world, read what makes Hawaii one of the best places in the world for Tiny Houses!

25 March 2014

My Maui Fishing Experiences

By |March 25th, 2014|Maui, Maui Activities, Maui Animals, Maui Snorkeling|Comments Off on My Maui Fishing Experiences

 It's something that has always interested me, so when I was invited on my 1st Maui spearfishing trip, I jumped at the opportunity.

4 January 2014

Day Trip to Lana’i

By |January 4th, 2014|Hawaii, Lanai, Maui, Maui Activities, Maui Snorkeling, Travel|6 Comments

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. […]

1 December 2013

Maui Environmental Issues

By |December 1st, 2013|Hawaii, Maui, Maui Animals, Maui Business, Maui News|Comments Off on Maui Environmental Issues

Despite being most people's idea of paradise, Maui still faces some important environmental issues. Take a look at some of the biggest issues of 2013.

18 November 2013

Andaz Maui Grand Opening

By |November 18th, 2013|Hawaii, Maui, Maui Business, Maui Events, Maui News, Travel|1 Comment

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. […]

1 October 2013

Country Farm Tours

By |October 1st, 2013|Maui, Maui Activities|2 Comments

By Marilyn Jansen Lopes After you’ve done all the water activities, you might want to get a deeper sense of the land on Maui and learn what life is like for local people. Experience the country by visiting the farms and rich agricultural beauty of our island. […]

17 August 2013

10 Tips for Selling your Hawaii Home

By |August 17th, 2013|Big Island, Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Maui Real Estate, Molokai, Oahu|4 Comments

Here are our Top Ten Tips for selling your Home in Hawaii (in no particular order of importance.) Make a memorable, inviting the first impression The entrance to your home is a crucial part of the sale. If you have a rusted bike next to the door with a half-dead plant, it matters how nice it is inside. Put extra time into dressing up the front door and foyer of the house, but don’t over clutter it. Fresh flowers, vibrant plants, and attractive furniture will help make a great first impression. […]

3 July 2013

Drive & Fly Road to Hana

By |July 3rd, 2013|Hana, Hawaii, Hawaii Flights, Maui, Maui Activities, Maui Business, Road To Hana, Travel|Comments Off on Drive & Fly Road to Hana

It’s finally possible to drive to Hana and fly back or vice versa!  This is incredibly exciting because there are many people that don’t have the time to spend doing the entire loop, those that want to spend extra time at spots along the Road to Hana without driving back in the dark […]

19 May 2013

Best Maui Waterfalls

By |May 19th, 2013|Hana, Maui, Road To Hana|1 Comment

Explore the top waterfalls in Maui with our comprehensive guide. Discover the best spots, hiking trails, and tips for an unforgettable Maui waterfall adventure.

14 May 2013

Social Media Hits Hana

By |May 14th, 2013|Hana, Hawaii, Maui, Maui Activities, Maui Events, Maui News, Road To Hana|5 Comments

We took a pretty amazing trip to Hana last week. A handful of active Maui social media influencers, of whom expressed interest  in a trip to Hana, were invited to travel aboard Road to Hana Tours to visit some of the best spots along the Road to Hana. […]

2 April 2013

Maui Agricultural Festival

By |April 2nd, 2013|Hawaii, Maui, Maui Events, Maui News|2 Comments

Fresh local food, chef competitions, great produce and local products and live music/dancing are some of the reasons to visit the Maui Tropical Plantation on April 6th.  The Maui County Ag Fest is one of the best events on Maui.  […]

1 April 2013

Top Maui Wedding Vendors

By |April 1st, 2013|Hawaii, Maui, Maui Business, Maui Weddings|4 Comments

Putting together a destination wedding can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be.  Knowing who are the best in the industry definitely takes the edge off and puts you a few steps ahead.  The following list shows some of our favorite people to work with when getting married in […]

1 March 2013

Maui’s Best Health & Wellness Experiences

By |March 1st, 2013|Hana, Maui, Maui Activities|8 Comments

Alternate Title:  If you care about your body and mind, here are some great things to do while on Maui The following are excellent experiences and services, organized by area of the island, for the purpose of increasing your mental, emotional and […]

19 February 2013

Keeping Taro Sacred

By |February 19th, 2013|Big Island, Hawaii, Hawaii Economy, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Maui Business, Maui News, Molokai, Oahu, Recipes|2 Comments

Keeping Taro Sacred And Sovereign: Right Or Risky? by Naia Kelly The situation has become a long, drawn out, often times bitter fight. Years have passed and the argument between Monsanto’s researchers, their allies within the University of Hawaii’s scientific community and several Hawaiian cultural groups, and individuals, in the Hawaiian islands over the proposed genetic modification of the sacred taro plant of Hawai’i is still undecided. […]

1 February 2013

Visiting Lana’i

By |February 1st, 2013|Lanai, Maui, Maui Activities, Maui Sailing, Maui Snorkeling|6 Comments

If you haven’t visited the island of Lana’i, it’s time to plan a trip.  This island has a peace that only comes with low-population and large expanses of landscape.  The beaches here are gorgeous and the opportunities for exploration near endless. […]