As much of an annoyance vog, or volcanic smog, can be, it’s a part of island living. As we all respectfully understand, nature does what she does here, including filling our skies (and lungs) with the stuff courtesy of Kilauea’s constant activity on Hawaii Island. The toxic gas is attributed for causing headaches, watery eyes, […]
Maui’s appeal lies partially in its ability to provide places that one can still enjoy quiet solitude. The 7-mile stretch of lava fields that make up Keoneoio Bay (also called La Perouse Bay after a European explorer) is one of those places. In Hawaiian, keoneoio literally means “the bonefish sand,” and refers to the popular
Walking so far up into the clouds along steep switchbacks and knife-edge ridges that the view below is hard to distinguish between sea and sky. This is the Waihee Ridge Trail on Mauna Kahalawai, also called the West Maui Mountains. The 2.5-mile hike is known as one of the most scenic treks on the island, and
The Road to Hana is the biggest tourist attraction in Maui and rightfully so, but it’s not the only way to get there. If you want to take the road less traveled and steer away from traffic and crowded stops, do it the way locals do — backwards! Start in Kula and follow the road
Something is cooking up over on Maui… The local food scene, whether it’s in the shape of a diner, truck or seaside lanai (patio), is shaping up to the most exciting in Hawaii this season. Whether you’re looking for lunch or dinner, these three have more than enough to pique your palate’s interest. Hana Ranch
Every Friday, a different town in Maui County hosts a block party. Each town has a different personality, but the parties are made up of three things: local food, local music and local vendors. Kids are more than welcome to join the party—it’s a family atmosphere. Dogs too! Here’s a guide to all the festivities:
After its first three months of service to the Hawaiian Islands, Virgin America has already expanded its travel options from California adding direct flights from Los Angeles to both Honolulu and Kahului. The airline already offers daily service from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to both Oahu and Maui where travelers can connect to New
The 10-acre forest reserve known as Polipoli sits at 6,400 feet on the slopes of Haleakala in Upcountry Maui. Its trails wind through redwood trees and misty mountaintops, producing a dreamlike experience—and a distinct feeling of not being on Maui anymore. You start with a winding road from Kula to Polipoli… …that climbs above the morning
Kohola Brewery didn’t waste any time opening for business on December 22, 2016, only a day after it got its liquor license. The brewery moved into the warehouse in Lahaina where Maui Brewing Co. got its start before transferring production to Kihei last year. Kohola Brewery is comprised of two husband and wife duos from Southern California—William
Colloquially, pau hana in Hawaiian refers to a time after work when you want to unwind. The Pau Hana Kava Café in Wailuku then lives up to its name providing Maui with a new way to relax. The café, barely six-months old, is tucked away in a charming courtyard next to The Northshore Hostel Maui.
Hāna is just a gorgeous drive away. A gorgeous two-and-a-half hour drive with 59 bridges and 620 curves away, to be exact. The Road to Hāna, a highway that connects Kahului to Hāna, is a highly recommended daytime drive to really see the undeveloped scenery of Maui’s east side. Whether you’ve been to the island
Hawaii has so many distinctive land formations with interesting backstories to their popular nicknames we couldn’t just limit it to one post. Here are eight more alluring natural landmarks… 1. Dragon’s Teeth on Kapalua Christopher Michel/Wikipedia Commons Sink your feet into this unique rock formation on Maui’s Makaluapuna Point, a result of one of the
