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: South Side Monkeypod Kitchen, Wailea 10 Wailea Gateway Plaza 3pm-5:30pm; 9pm-11pm Monkeypod Kitchen has been a perennial [...]
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.)
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.
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 [...]
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.
Tucked in their own private cove on the North Shore of Maui, Mama's Fish House is world-renowned for their five-star cuisine and their breathtaking ambiance.
If you’d like to experience the glittering side of Maui without breaking the bank, this guide is for you! From helicopter rides to a 7-course executive chef’s dinner, you’ll be living the high life without the price tag. And the aloha is free of charge, so you’ll end up leaving the island ahead of the game! […]
Searching for nighttime awesomeness in Central Maui? Don't miss HAPA at The Mill House Maui for their Summer Music Series!
Looking for nighttime activities on Maui? Check out The Mill House at Maui Tropical Plantation for live music performances, outdoor movies and more!
If you're searching for the best Mexican food on Maui, Taqueria Cruz is the place you want to be. Affordable prices, live entertainment and awesome food!
When you think of dinner events on Maui, luaus and ocean-view sushi come to mind. Change it up and head to Haiku for Chef's Table gourmet greatness 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!
This last weekend, we were invited to attend the Hokulani Grand Opening Celebration as they break ground on Phase 2 of the popular residential neighborhood.
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.
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.
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!
Lahaina is one of the most visited places on Maui, and for good reason. With beauty and nightlife, we recommend enjoying an extended stay at The ilikahi!
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!
For a unique and delicious experience on Maui, check out Maui Executive Catering's Chef's Table, a 7-course meal using local, organic ingredients!
We’re pretty active travelers, and when we had our first baby on Maui, things changed a bit. We didn’t stop traveling, but the way we do it now is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT! At first, it was much more difficult, but now that we have practice, things are starting to become manageable. Below we’ve listed a handful of things we do when traveling with our Baby. […]
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 Valley Isle Excursions to visit some of the best spots along the Road to Hana. […]
We’ve recently been running some giveaways and contests on our Hawaii Facebook Page. The following are some of our favorite submissions by our Facebook fans about their favorite Maui memories. We hope this brings a smile to your face. To see the winners of 4 Hawaii iPhone cases, see the best Maui stories. I have a few good memories of Maui, but how can anyone have any bad ones. My fiance and I were in Maui last year […]
This is the first recipe of (hopefully) many Hawaiian-inspired dishes using local Maui ingredients. This roasted duck breast came out perfectly with a fig/blueberry/ginger/guava chutney and sage/rosemary quinoa. Everything will take you less than an hour to put together. The following is a recipe for 2 people. […]
Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe in Wailea, South Maui, threw one of the best parties of the year to start off the Maui Film Festival. On Wednesday the 17th of June, 2009, this notoriously fun party attracted all kinds of celebrities, vacationers, and local Maui residents. Some of the celebrities that enjoyed the warm night were [...]
