Maui could really be called the Waterfalls Isle. There are dozens of waterfalls on Maui, from roadside falls to ones cascading from steep cliffs. A bunch are accessible without much effort, too. Here are some of the island’s best and most popular waterfalls. Note: Check weather conditions before heading to any waterfall in Hawaiʻi. Flash […]
Lāna‘i is a place like no other. On this tiny island you’ll find coffee shops that open and close when they please, a relaxed mood among residents and an idyllic cat shelter, among other things. Started in 2004 by Kathy Carroll, the Lāna‘i Cat Sanctuary has become one of the biggest visitor attractions on the
About half an hour from Kahului Airport is Kīhei, a sunny area that stretches for 6 miles along Maui’s south coast. Once a destination for vacationing aliʻi (Hawaiian royalty), this laid-back beach town still lures visitors, with its golden sands, snorkeling, whale-watching, beachy eateries and a wide assortment of affordable accommodations. It’s easy to see
Pāʻia is, without a doubt, one of the best towns to visit on Maui. The Valley Isle’s own Haleʻiwa—an equally beach-y town found on the North Shore of Oʻahu—,there are countless things to do in Pāʻia, even though the town only consists of a handful of blocks and bays. So if you’re looking to experience
For a fruit that’s not from Hawaiʻi, locals and visitors alike sure do love pineapples. A staple fruit in the Islands for centuries, the pineapple—which originated from South America—has become intrinsically linked with Hawaiʻi. And there aren’t a lot of people who know more about the subject than Darren Strand, who joins Cat and Kevin
Planning a trip to Maui—but not sure if you should go? Many visitors are opting to postpone or cancel vacations to Maui right now, three weeks after deadly wildfires destroyed Lahaina and killed at least 115 people. But the state is urging people to keep their travel plans to the Valley Isle—just don’t visit West
With what’s been happening on Maui, it’s safe to say that everybody on island could use a day, or really quite a few days, to calm the mind and recover mentally. It’s just been such a draining time for kamaʻāina. To help the community, Maui Ocean Center is looking to let residents of Maui enjoy
In the late 1960s, a family friend introduced then-10-year-old Laurie Loney to a tennislike game. The sport used a smaller flat paddle and a plastic ball full of holes. Most people know of this now-popular game as pickleball. But to Loney, it has always been “pukaball.” Today, Loney brings this game she loves to others
Maui may be the perfect destination for honeymooners—but the Valley Isle has a lot to offer vacationing families, too. There are kid-friendly hikes, beaches great for snorkeling, farms to visit, even fun playgrounds that will give parents a much-needed break. Here are our picks for the best things to do with kids if you’re planning
Maui has some of the best snorkeling in Hawaiʻi, from the pristine environment of Molokini Crater to the turtle haven at Maluaka Beach in Kīhei. These spots were voted as the best on the Valley Isle by our readers for the 2023 HAWAIʻI Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. (Note: Snorkeling is fun and great way to
What would you do with a basket full of abalone? In round one of Food Network’s “Chopped” episode christened “A Bunch of Abalone,” contestants were tasked with turning these marine snails into creative, well-presented and of course, delicious, appetizers. Although McKenna Shea had never prepared sea snails leading up to the competition that was aired
Varying in shades of marigold orange, crimson and pistachio green, dense pods hang low on rows of slim evergreen trees. The beans inside these pods will be made into rich chocolate. Here at Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate, innovative and sustainable agriculture practices help grow high-quality cacao and craft artisanal chocolate. “It’s like the difference between
