We want you to step off your plane with a big smile, feeling 100% confident that this vacation will be fantastic from this first moment onwards! Therefore, we must share some of our favorite tips on preparing for your first few hours on the island. Once you have your bags and are on your way,… Read more »
Also known as ‘Romancing the Lava Tube’ Our story begins more than 25 years ago. A young man who lived in Hana named Chuck Thorne heard about a lava tube located on a property nearby. He eventually went to the owner and asked politely if he could explore this extraordinary site. “Just no get hurt,”… Read more »
The idea is Pure Genius. Imagine yourself in a helicopter above roaring waterfalls, pristine tropical forests, and endless views of the deep blue Pacific for 36 breathtaking minutes. Then, touch down in Maui’s most secluded, unspoiled area – Hana! Let your Hana road adventure begin! After you land, you are welcomed with Old-Style Aloha to… Read more »
One of the things the residents of Hawai’i love most about our Island Home is the rich, multicultural traditions and customs. We share these customs with our friends, neighbors, and communities. Whether it’s the 4th generation Japanese, making hand-made mochi for the New Year, or the Dragon Dance for the Chinese New Year, there are… Read more »
Maui has so much beauty. The mountains, the beautiful beaches with multi-colored sands, brilliant rainbows, clouds, the shape of whatever your imagination sees. All of this is Maui, which is topped off with beautiful, fragrant flowers. Yes, there is so much to explore and write about. In the rush to get to the beach or… Read more »
Sacred Places are found throughout the world. The word sacred can denote some sort of religious or spiritual significance to the place or site. A good example is Ka Pu’uhonua o Olowalu, a place of refuge sanctified by the gods of Ancient Hawai’i. Like many in Hawai’i, this place is held sacred by the hierarchy of… Read more »
Late Autumn and early Winter in Maui are terrific! As temperatures on the mainland drop below freezing, the temperatures in Maui become slightly cooler. The sun is lower on the horizon and it is not so hot on the beach. It cools down about 10° from the heat of summer and the weather feels perfect! … Read more »
Whales Were Here Before People! Graceful and awe-inspiring, the magnificent North Pacific Humpback Whales return to the tranquil waters of Hawai’i every year as they have done since 100/400 AD. A time before the first Hawaiians arrived. The ancient Polynesians revered and held the whales as sacred beings. Perhaps they may have been guided on… Read more »
From Baggage Claim, go straight to the Farm Fresh-Fruit Stand! Whenever I have a conversation with someone about their visit to the islands, they always tell me, with a dreamy look, how much they love the fruit in Hawai’i. Some visitors know precisely what they want and head from the airport to their favorite place… Read more »
Organic spirits, super-creative cocktails, craft beers, boutique wines – specialty drinks are a thing! The Hawaiian Islands have known about hand-crafted alcoholic drinks since 1790. We cannot describe the very first distilled liquor as a specialty drink, but it caught on very quickly. The origin of the island’s first liquor happened to be with one… Read more »
