On Maui’s Road to Hana, there’s a phenomenon that is just as memorable as the hundreds of switchbacks and one-lane bridges. We’re talking about banana bread. On Maui, banana bread is serious business. It’s usually made with the local apple bananas that grow abundantly in Maui’s tropical weather and generous rainfall, but you’ll also find […]
Yellowfin tuna, or “ahi”, striped and blue marlin, wahoo, or “ono,” mahimahi. These are just some of the fish swimming off Maui’s shores; it’s an angler’s tropical dream destination. The Valley Isle is one of Hawaii’s best places for sport fishing. Stroll past Maalaea Harbor in central Maui, or Lahaina harbor in the historic whaling village
A mild renaissance appears to be sharpening the edges of this sleepy town with contemporary boutiques cropping up throughout this walkable little neighborhood, mingling side by side with historic structures. Make sure to peek into these favorites. Maui Thing Maui Thing’s colorful fabrics are always in style.Photo: Matthew Dekneef A sweet boutique for the entire
Lights, cameras, action! The star-studded Maui Film Festival returns this year from Wednesday, June 21 to Sunday, June 25, for an unforgettable week of film screenings and fine dining in Wailea. Noteworthy events that the film fest is known for include the Celestial Cinema, an outdoor amphitheater-like venue at the Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course, filmmaker panels,
In our May/June 2017 issue, we asked travelers to imagine their dream Hawaii vacation—any and everything that springs to mind, from beachside brunches to adventurous hikes. Then, we asked them to share those trips with us on social media to help them turn those dreams into reality. Traveler Kelly Grogan-Albrecht wrote on Facebook: “My dream
Maui’s newest resort, the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas in Lahaina, is a charming mix of the new and the old. Located on 16 acres of Maui’s north Kaanapali Beach, the design and overarching theme of this recently opened retreat reflects all things aloha and ohana. The one, two and three-bedroom villas throughout the property provide
“Always move your body instead of zoom,” fine-art photographer Daniel Sullivan suggests, encouraging me to get myself and the Nikon DSLR camera he’s lent me closer to our subject. “That can give you a new perspective.” Trained in our camera lens is the sprawling Waihee region of West Maui, the rocky and wild coastline glistening
Gear up for summer at the beach or pool with these swimwear pieces that will remind you of Hawaii, wherever you are. Easy Breezy Banks tropic boardshorts. Photo courtesy: Banks Turn up the tropical without going overboard. This Banks boardshort does it by curbing a cliché (palm trees) for its more subtle and modish fronds.
Even though Molokini boasts some of the world’s best underwater visibility for snorkeling and diving, this isn’t something you see around its waters every day. During a morning diving excursion over the weekend, a group with Maui Dreams Dive Co. came across an awesomely gorgeous sight—a whale shark cruising on the inside section of the crater at 20 feet below
Dig your fork into a pie chock full of fresh fruit and crumbling buttery goodness and you’ll know why everyone’s talking about Maui Pie. Named HAWAIʻI Magazine 2017 Readers’ Choice Award-winner for Best New Restaurant on Maui, the little shop in Kihei that specializes in homemade pies of every flavor is a rapidly rising star.
Maui is an island of extremes. It’s one of the few places in the U.S. you can camp inside a volcano or on a black-sand beach. The weather outside can be cold and wet, or hot and dry, often in the same day, within a few miles of each other. Make sure you know where
Charred hee (octopus) with squid ink spaetzle, chorizo, uni emulsion and chicharron 4 Servings Charred Hee 1 Octopus (raw) 1 onion, large dice 1 carrot, large dice 1 fennel bulb, large diced 1 celery stick, large dice ½ cup white wine ½ gallon water 1oz olive oil TT salt TT pepper Place onion, carrot, fennel,
