Starting on Nov. 1, all of West Maui—except for historic Lahaina—will reopen to tourism, according to Maui Mayor Richard Bissen. This speeds up the city’s initial plan of reopening the area in phases, which began on Oct. 6, two months after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than century ravaged Lahaina and killed at least […]
Starting on Sunday, Oct. 6, visitors will be allowed to parts of West Maui, almost two months after deadly wildfires destroyed much of the coastal town of Lahaina and killed at least 97 people. It’s the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in over a century. Maui County’s first phase of reopening on Sunday will be
Traveling to Maui right now is a complicated subject. After the disastrous Maui wildfires that affected large parts of West Maui and some sections of Kula, the Valley Isle was sent into a state of recovery as thousands of residents were left without jobs, homes and even loved ones. But what we’re seeing from businesses,
UPDATE: Sep. 19, 2023 In a video posted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources, greenery blooms in a sea of dead leaves. It is none other than the Lahaina Banyan Tree, which has acted as a ray of hope for Lahaina locals and residents who lost everything in the deadly Maui wildfires
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
There’s been a huge wave of support, both monetarily and through donated goods and clothing, for the situation on Maui. It’s inspirational, and both residents and people who love Hawaiʻi, but may not live here, have been showing so much aloha over the past few days by contributing. But there’s more that can be done to help
Maui County officials confirmed 55 deaths so far from the catastrophic Lāhainā wildfire, that number expected to rise in the coming days as search-and-rescue efforts continue. “It’s a heartbreaking day,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, in a news conference yesterday. “Without a doubt, what we saw is catastrophic.” Added Maui Police Chief John Pelletier about
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
Towns across the Islands are filled with their own quirky personalities. Near the coast, visitors can spend an afternoon exploring a laid-back beach town lined with surf shops, vegan cafés and yoga studios. Head to a downtown district and the vibe changes. There you’ll find trendy boutiques and hip bars, old-school eateries and historic landmarks.
For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fleetwood’s on Front Street will be open for lunch. Beginning on Nov. 16, you can enjoy a midday meal at the restaurant, and if you’re lucky, grab a seat on the rooftop lounge. (Let’s be real, you need a reservation to dine upstairs.) READ
Under the sweltering Maui sun, there isn’t really such a thing as bad shave ice. However, there are superior shave ice stands. On Lahaina’s famed Front Street, Breakwall Shave Ice Co. takes crafting blocks of ice into ultra-fine powder cones seriously. And of course, it’s also home to the original boozy shave ice. Here,
We made it just in time. White petals are blooming on the arm of a dragon fruit cactus. These flowers bloom only once in their short lifespan. They open late in the evening and close as day breaks. While I’m astonished that we caught the remaining moments of the flower blooming this late in the
