April 6, 2022
There are places beyond the reach of a developer’s imagination. One such place is PĀ‘IA , a community brimming with small shops, inviting eateries and residents determined to maintain the town’s unique character and rich Hawaiian history. Located just eight…
April 6, 2022
The gentle waters that lap upon Maui’s shores are alive with wildlife like humpback whales, Hawaiian monk seals and sea turtles. They are considered endangered species and are protected by federal laws. Dolphins and other whales — though not endangered…
April 6, 2022
Thrill seekers may want to check out RAPPEL MAUI‘s CLASSIC RAPPELLING GROUP TOUR. After a 60-FOOT RAPPEL DOWN THE SIDE OF THE CLIFF, scale straight down a 50-foot waterfall, then a 30-foot tall fall, before you swim to the finish…
April 6, 2022
A paraglider is a free-flying, foot-launched aircraft fitted with a harness suspended below a fabric wing used primarily to satisfy man’s latent desire to fly. Use of the equipment isn’t complicated. At most paragliding outlets, equipment comes with an instructor…
April 6, 2022
RAFTING is an adventure at sea, one where you’re sure to get wet during an adrenaline-fueled jaunt in an aerodynamic craft that the U.S. Coast Guard uses as its rescue vehicle of choice. These 30-foot rigid-hulled ocean rafts offer a…
April 6, 2022
Whether you’re harnessed to a parasail high above the ocean or steering a JET SKI across the water’s surface, you’ll probably be wearing a grin. These water sports are fun for everyone. If you’ve never piloted a Jet Ski, instructors…
April 6, 2022
You’ve no doubt seen STAND-UP PADDLE SURFING , or SUP — it looks like a hybrid of outrigger paddling and surfi ng, and everybody’s doing it. Requiring a lightweight paddle, an extra-wide, aerodynamic surfboard and just a bit of balance,…
April 6, 2022
WINDSURFING , the inventive marriage of sailing and surfi ng, has found the perfect honeymoon spot on Maui. With its ideal combination of strong trade winds and consistent surf, the island is one of the world’s best windsurfi ng destinations.…
April 6, 2022
There’s something spellbinding about squinting into a Pacific morning sunrise and spying a pod of wild dolphins spinning out of a sun-polished sea. Seemingly carefree, these marine mammals can appear out of the blue and put on a show just…
April 6, 2022
OCEAN KAYAKING is a great way to slip away from the crowds and get lost in the rhythm of the paddle and the irresistible tug of nature. If you need any more incentive, here it is: Paddling is a good…
April 6, 2022
Hawai‘i’s corner of the vast Pacific Ocean is a hands-down winner when it comes to CATCHING TROPHY FISH like PACIFIC BLUE or STRIPED MARLIN. No matter what you snag on a trip out to sea with a charter fishing company,…
April 6, 2022
Maui’s vast underwater world and its teeming marine environment is a natural draw for scuba divers. You can set out on your own or book a trip with one of the island’s many SCUBA DIVING operators. The premier dive site…