On a quiet morning, gray skies cloud Maui’s usually sunny West Side. But those familiar with the area know that clouds never linger long here: The sun always breaks through. By late afternoon, I’m already relishing the sun’s rays at The Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows. Perched on a serene shoreline in Kā‘anapali, the resort […]
Raised on Maui, Alana Kysar is a down-to-earth recipe developer known for her debut cookbook, “Aloha Kitchen.” Sitting at her dining room table in Upcountry Maui, she recalls her favorite dish growing up was her mom’s mochiko chicken. “That’s what childhood tastes like to me.” As a kid, Kysar sharpened her cooking skills in her family home. “I grew up in the
Mist settles among the eucalyptus trees as I wind up Pi‘iholo Road into the heart of Olinda, bound for Ho‘omana Spa to heal body and soul. Pulling into the driveway of this traditional lomilomi (Hawaiian massage) spa on Maui feels less like arriving at a business and more like visiting a loved one, which is entirely
At Kaʻana Kitchen’s expo line—a kind of traffic control center between the kitchen and dining area—“it’s controlled chaos,” Chance Savell says as he plates a dish. The executive sous chef has been on the resort’s culinary team since the Andaz Maui by Hyatt opened in Wailea in 2013, and like him, many on the restaurant’s
In spiritual circles around the world, Hawaiʻi is often regarded as a place of powerful, high-vibrational energy, where people go in search of healing and renewal. When envisioning wellness on Maui, images of beachfront yoga or lomilomi (traditional Hawaiian massage) may come to mind. But beyond these familiar offerings, the island is home to a
Like the Islands themselves, tea culture encourages a slower pace, inviting us to savor the present. On Maui, the herbal traditions of Hawaiʻi are woven into a variety of tea experiences, from walking tours of misty farmlands to traditional ceremonies in cozy teahouses. In these places you witness firsthand tea’s journey, from leaf to cup.
After a night in the newly reimagined Makai villas at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, I wake up in the master bedroom feeling like I’m floating on a cloud. I freshen up in the marble-walled en-suite bathroom, which features a dual-basin sink designed for couples, a freestanding tub, waterfall shower, and bidet encased by frosted
After miraculously finding a spot in the Pāʻia public parking lot, the day already feels auspicious. It’s been over a year since I last spent a full day in this bohemian coastal town on Maui’s north shore, and I’m eager to see what—if anything—has changed. Classic spots like Māna Foods, which has been around since
Maui is more than just a vacation destination—it’s a place people come for deep healing, spiritual guidance and to reconnect with themselves. As wellness trends lean further into the metaphysical, travelers are stepping into a new realm of soul-centered experiences. From energy work to astrology and divination, these Maui resorts offer activities and spa treatments
ICYMI: Running clubs seem to be everywhere. You might have noticed while scrolling on your social media feed that many of your friends and colleagues are active in run clubs. In a place like Hawaiʻi where connection matters, these clubs offer a way to stay active, meet people and experience the Islands on foot. Whether you’re a kamaʻāina or a visitor, most clubs are free and you typically just have
Hawaiʻi may be renowned for its mai tais and lava flows, but those classic tiki drinks are being reimagined for a new kind of bar guest. Whether you’re participating in Dry January or joining the growing number of people ditching alcohol altogether, Maui is a place to explore zero-proof tropical creations. I scoured bars across
With its refreshing cool climate and sprawling ranchland, Makawao is a picturesque little town in Upcountry Maui. When I was a kid, home was just a 15-minute drive from the area, and on weekends my family would pick up cream puffs and sticks of doughnuts from T. Komoda Store & Bakery, and on special occasions,
