Honeymooning on Maui: Best Maui Activities for Adventurous Couples Countless newlyweds choose to honeymoon on Maui – and for a good reason! Maui’s glamorous resorts, picture-perfect sunsets, and outstanding restaurants make the island one of the most romantic destinations in the United States. As romantic and relaxed as Maui is, there is still plenty to do and see around the island. And if you and your new spouse want to do more than sip mai tais by the pool or get couples massages, you’ve come to the right place. From hiking through dormant volcanoes to exploring remote coastlines via raft, h ..read more

Pacific Vibes: 7 Surprising Things Maui and Seattle Have in Common   Washington State is Maui’s second-largest visitor market, with over 300,000 people from the Puget Sound area alone visiting the islands each year. It’s hardly a surprise. Maui’s near-constant sunshine is a huge appeal to Seattle residents, who endure an average of 156 rainy days a year. And with several daily direct flights from Sea-Tac to OGG, getting to the Valley Isle is easier than ever for Seattleites. Obvious differences aside, Seattle and Maui share some distinct similarities. Could this be – in part – why Seattle ..read more

Road To Hana Questions Answered! We recently got a bunch of great questions from a new friend visiting Maui. Johnny had all kinds of questions about the Valley Isle, so we’ve answered them in detail below.   1. I will be in Hawaii in November, 1st week, and I have read mixed reviews on whether to take the South route around the Road to Hana. I will be renting a Mustang and hence wanted to know which route to take and why? Both ways are good. You go a bit against the regular flow of traffic if you go the south route first, but you also won’t be getting stuck behind as many people. Either ..read more

Facts About Humpback Whales In Hawaii You know it’s a special time when Maui locals get excited for seasons to change. We’re moving from Summer to Whale Season. Yeah, we really only have 2 seasons. Whale season is also sometimes called wave season, but having the whales here is a treat for more than just surfers. To celebrate their arrival back to Hawaii (mostly in December), Id like to share some favorite whale facts with you.   Hawaii Humpback Whale Facts Humpback whales, as they journey through vast ocean expanses, often serve as unwitting hosts to barnacles and sucker fish, includin ..read more

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson “The Rock” have announced this morning The People’s Fund of Maui with hopes of raising money to put directly into the hands of those who lost homes in the Lahaina fires.  With an initial donation of 10 million dollars, they want to put $1,200 per month tax-free into each of our displaced Maui resident’s hands. “We’ve been meeting with community leaders, our Kūpuna, for the past couple of weeks,” says Oprah Winfrey, “and just trying to figure out what we can do.”   People’s Fund of Maui The People’s Fund of Maui, not to be confused with the existing H ..read more

TOP 10 MOLOKAI ACTIVITIES Molokai— a thinly populated, 38-mile-long island off Maui’s north coast— is unlike anywhere else in Hawaii. Here there are no stoplights, no major resorts, no chain stores, and virtually no crowds. The island remains largely untouched by the influences of tourism and development. Instead, the authentic Hawaiian way of life prevails. Hawaiian language, customs, and religious traditions are woven into the fabric of everyday life on Molokai— giving visitors the sense of stepping back in time to Old Hawaii. A note on visiting Molokai: Visiting Molokai can be a moving exp ..read more

Many Maui residents have been going through hell over the last few days.  Some of it could have been avoided with better organization and communication and swifter response from our government.  We understand that this came at us fast, but response has been broken from the major organizations and government bodies we desperately need it from.  The only parts of disaster response we’re seeing being effective so far are from some local agencies and locals!  The problem is dire and still exists.  Read an urgent plea this morning from Kahana Ridge resident Brent Williams ..read more

Maui Car Rental Tips Arriving on Maui can be a little hectic if you are not prepared. From getting to baggage claim and then finding your rental car.  The rental car area is not located inside the airport which can make it confusing to figure out. We are here to make things easier. Let’s start with some of the most popular Maui rental car companies:     Alamo Beginning in 1974, Alamo has become a major player in the rental car game. It now has over 1,100 locations throughout the world.   Enterprise Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the biggest car rental company in North America wi ..read more

10 Epic Maui Tours: Best Maui Tour Providers Whether you want to watch the sunrise from Haleakala, snorkel Molokini, or explore off-the-beaten-path, consider taking one (or more) guided tours to maximize your Maui time. We’ve sifted through our favorite tours to find a range of excursions that meet every interest and budget. What’s more, these activities are led by local guides eager to share their insights about everything Maui has to offer. Here are our top ten favorite Maui tours.   Redline Rafting What: Whale Watch Price: From $75 Duration: 1.5 hours In the winter months, whale watc ..read more

TOP 10 MOST LUXURIOUS THINGS TO DO ON MAUI For some, a Maui vacation means little more than basking in the sun with toes in the sand, soaking up copious amounts of vitamin D. For others, a visit to the Valley Isle is an excuse to pamper themselves, indulge their mind, body, soul, and palate, and luxuriate in the plushest activities the island has to offer. If you’re the latter, read on for the top ten Maui luxury activities.   1. Stay at a luxury resort. For an ultra-lavish Maui stay, look no further than the luxury hotbed of Wailea. From the fresh, chic digs at the Andaz to the elegant ..read more