Spanning just a few blocks, the colorful town of Pāʻia is packed with unique boutiques, surf shops, art galleries and must-try eateries. It’s also just a short walk to Pāʻia Bay, a popular beach for locals, and just a short drive from Hoʻokipa Beach Park, one of the best windsurfing spots in Hawaiʻi. Once a […]
From its picturesque beaches and charming towns to its luxury resorts and fine-dining restaurants, the Valley Isle has long been a paradise for couples. Here’s a simple itinerary to create a memorable weekend on Maui that will sweep your sweetheart off their feet. Where to Stay Hotel Wailea, is one of the few adults-only hotels in
So you’re taking a vacation to Hawaiʻi—and you want to squeeze in a side trip to Maui? We won’t talk you out of it! If you’re going to spend at least a week in Hawaiʻi, you might want to consider visiting more than one island. Most flights from Honolulu take less than an hour—it’s only
Our readers sipped, savored and then ranked their favorite versions of the iconic tropical drink in our 2020 Readers’ Choice. 1. Duke’s, Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi The Royal Hawaiian’s White Wash mai tai. Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino The Royal Hawaiian’s classic bar is named after the mai tai, so no wonder they’re good at it. Try
More restaurants on Maui are promoting farm-fresh, locally grown ingredients—many of which are grown right on the Valley Isle. Here’s how you ranked the best farm-to-table restaurant on the island in our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. The Mill House The Kahua Ranch lamb chops. Photo: Courtesy of Merriman’s Chef-owner Peter Merriman is known for
It’s not every drink that has a bar named after it or captures the magical essence of island life so well as the mai tai. And while the most iconic cocktail of tiki culture has many recipes and variations, these are the ones you voted “best” in Hawaii in our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1.
Just as Maui encompasses beauty in many forms, from the lush jungle along the Hana Highway to the sharp starkness of Haleakala, so too do the restaurants on the island provide excitement in various guises. Some serve food that’s almost universally comforting despite its regional origins, from American to Italian to Hawaiian, and others thrill
No matter how many times you visit Maui, you’ll never have “done it all.” It’s somehow packed with so many adventures that even repeat visitors—and locals—are constantly exploring new and exciting ways to experience the island. There are dozens of beaches for leaving your footprints, hundreds of places to dine and thousands of scenic, island
When describing Mama’s Fish House, calling the seafood eatery a Maui icon would almost be an understatement. Family owned and operated since 1973, the Paia restaurant has won numerous accolades, such as placing eighth on TripAdvisor’s list of the top 10 fine dining restaurants in America and being recognized as a James Beard Award semifinalist
