February 14, 2022
Yoga is known for its relaxing and centering qualities. Beaches are hailed as a place to escape and rejuvenate. Maui is an island renowned for its luxury and leisure. Why not combine all three for the best possible getaway? Many…
May 17, 2017
While the sensuously calming LAVENDER PLANT is most commonly associated with summer in the South of France, Maui visitors who adore the flower’s relaxing fragrance are pleased to learn that the plant also thrives in the Valley Island’s tropical climate.…
December 15, 2014
A guided horseback tour is a great way not only to explore out-of-the-way terrain, but also to become familiar with Maui’s culture. Located just outside Kula, above the Kanaio coastline, TRIPLE L RANCH off ers an array of horseback tours.…
December 15, 2014
Discovering what Maui is all about often means putting on your hiking boots and getting up close and personal with the island’s birds, plants, mud, rocks, trees, streams and waterfalls. Why not see the best of the island with an…
December 15, 2014
Maui has a variety of prized beaches. Picking your favorite isn’t just about beauty and utility — it’s also about safety. Lifeguards protect just nine of Maui’s 81 BEACHES. D.T. FLEMING BEACH PARK is situated on sand dunes at mile…
December 15, 2014
PI‘ILANI HIGHWAY, just outside Hāna, is a tight, mountain-hugging road with blind turns, one-way bridges and heart-stopping views from sheer cliff drops. The drive may be risky, but it’s worth the draw of Maui’s off -the-beaten-path wonders. Watch for WAILUĀ…
December 15, 2014
there. You can spend a few bucks and take a private tour. Some companies go to Hāna and points beyond, then return the way they came via Hāna Highway. Others go full circle, returning to civilization around the backside. The…
December 15, 2014
Help the ‘āina (land) by taking part in a volunteer project. VOLUNTOURISM , or when tourists take time to give back to the place they’re visiting, has increased in popularity, and Maui is a great place to pitch in. On…
December 15, 2014
Located on the south shore of Moloka‘i, KAPUĀIWA COCONUT BEACH PARK boasts a stunning sunset view accented by hundreds of majestic coconut trees. This HISTORIC LANDMARK, one of the largest groves of ROYAL PALM TREES still existing in Hawai‘i was…
December 15, 2014
MOLOKA‘I is famous for its cliff-hugging MULE RIDES along the world’s highest sea cliffs. The trek follows the KALAUPAPA TRAIL, which descends approximately 1,700 feet to the Kalaupapa Peninsula. The destination, KALAUPAPA NATIONAL PARK, is where, for more than a…
December 15, 2014
As you approach the halfway-to- Hāna point at mile marker 29, watch for a fruit-and-refreshment stand appropriately called “Halfway to Hāna,” and check out the banana bread, which is baked by the proprietor and comes with a glowing reputation. Another…
December 15, 2014
You came to Maui for the beach, but you can’t stop thinking about hunting season back home. Don’t fret or try to blindly spear any fish in sight— instead, head to LANA‘I, where Palawai Outfitters is ready to take you…