There’s no doubt about it: The upcountry Maui town of Makawao is a must-see for visitors. It’s surrounded by beautiful ranchland, filled to the brim with chic boutiques, too-cool-for-school cafes and delectable breakfast, brunch and lunch spots, all the while sporting an unassuming but charming paniolo appeal. And although it’s small—you can probably visit every […]
Love a good dive bar but the liquor selection is no longer cutting it? Or the cocktail quality at resorts and high-end restaurants but not the shockingly high tabs? Then discover the perfect middle ground at The Pint & Cork. Nestled between Rolex and Gucci in the luxury wing of The Shops at Wailea on
Hana, Maui, is a lush place, and there’s no better way to experience the bounty grown by local farmers and caught by Hana-based fishermen than at these food trucks and farm stands along Hana Highway. 1. Ono Organic Farms Fruit Stand Da Fish Shack is recommended by locals for its fish and chips and other
Earlier this year, Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort welcomed award-winning chef, Alvin Savella, to spearhead the culinary team at the signature restaurant, Humuhumunukunukuapuaa (Humuhumu for short). Named after Hawaii’s state fish, Humuhumu is a “floating” restaurant composed of a cluster of thatch-roof Polynesian huts, serving island cuisine with Polynesian and Hawaiian influence. The open-air
Island-born locals like Alana Kysar know all too well how homesickness can tug on the heartstrings when they move away, but a comforting dish of mochiko chicken can often soothe the ache. What began as a means of easing homesickness for the Maui native and her Oahu-born boyfriend became a journey into the world of
The Mana Kai Maui, seated like an emerald at the edge of mile-long Keawakapu Beach, takes you back to the “Maui state of mind”—THAT Maui. Unstructured, laid back, with caressing ocean breezes, the gentle sounds of the surf, and forever views of the beach and beyond. The spectacular location alone isn’t the only thing that
Maui County’s largest products show, the annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival, returns on November 1 and 2, 2019. Now in its sixth year, this popular event features over 140 vendors offering a wide variety of made in Maui County products, including food, art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, furniture, gifts, collectibles and more, all in
All the comforts of home? Yes, Condominium Rentals Hawaii condos have all the creature comforts, but has “home” ever looked this spectacular? Situated directly on, or steps from, some of the most beautiful beaches in Maui and Kauai, CRH properties are also centrally located to great dining, shopping, world-class golf, and hundreds of fun activities.
Whether you’re a Las Vegas resident who wants to escape to tropical beaches, or a Maui local who wants to hit the jackpot, Hawaiian Airlines will make life a little easier this December with its new nonstop route between the Valley Isle and Hawaii’s unofficial ninth island. Flying from Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) to Kahului, Maui (OGG) and
There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh island pineapple here in Hawaii, and on the Valley Isle one brand reigns supreme: Maui Gold. Previously hailed as the largest pineapple grower in Hawaii, longtime farm company Maui Land & Pineapple closed its doors in 2009 after 97 years. But rather than see their prized pineapples
We’re half a mile off Maui’s northern coastline when Nick Moran says the magic words: “My hands aren’t on the controls. You’re flying all by yourself.” I glance to my left, where Moran is seated in the pilot’s chair of the helicopter, and his hands are completely removed from the cyclic, which helps to control
Going to the beach, walking historic Front Street and scanning the horizon for spouting whales during Hawaii’s winter months are some of the activities most visitors to Lahaina look forward to during their stay in West Maui. But Ryan Staub wants to add another must-do experience to the itinerary for Lahaina: glassblowing. Staub is the
