I love sending local Maui greeting cards to friends and family. Here are some of my favorite artists and where to buy their cards.
My West Maui/Molokai helicopter ride!
Today we took an Air Maui helicopter ride to explore the West Maui mountains and Molokai. The scenery is amazing.
Beware the TSA lineups
When leaving Maui arrive at the airport extra early for security. TSA lineups have been particularly bad between 10am-2pm.
The Lahaina Pali Trail
We hiked the first portion of the West end of the Lahaina Pali Trail. The hike and the views are just incredible.
The Road to Hana – yes or no?
The Road to Hana is one of Maui’s more popular tourist attractions. Here are some tips on making it a great experience!
La Perouse bay – the lava fields
La Perouse Bay lies at the south end of Maui’s lava fields. This is an in-out hike across lava rocks with amazing ocean views.
Cycling on Maui
How about cycling on Maui? Here are a few tips and photos from our cycling enthusiast cousin. What a way to explore Maui!
The gin taste-off
We had a gin taste-off of three of Maui’s gins, Kupu and Fy and FID St. Have you tried some of Maui’s local alcohol and toured the facilities?
What is conch shell blowing
The other night our sunset picnic was ‘interrupted’ by a Hawaiian conch shell ceremony. It was impromptu and absolutely beautiful.
Hockey Night in Kihei
If you follow us on Instagram you will have seen references to Hockey Night in Kihei. When is it? And where? And can you watch?
Kihei food trucks 2022 update
Here is my May 2022 update on Kihei’s food truck court tucked in behind Azeka shopping plaza. There are additional trucks in South Kihei.
What are your favorite souvenirs?
Do you buy souvenirs? Here are some of my favorites. I love looking at them and remembering our vacations!
Olowalu Landing
Have you been to Olowalu Landing? This is a historic site which is off the beaten track and with some good snorkeling to boot.
Current Maui Farmer’s Markets
Here is a list of Maui’s current (April 2022) farmer’s markets and farm stands. Note locations, dates and times are subject to change.
A shipwreck and a traffic circle
If you’re staying in Kihei, you’ll have seen the shipwreck and noticed the highway construction. What’s the story?
My favorite kid activities on Maui
How to keep the kids busy while on your Maui vacation? Here are some of my favorite kid activities on Maui.
The best donuts and malasadas on Maui
In honor of Fat Tuesday, here is my list of where to find the best donuts and malasadas when on Maui. Donut lovers rejoice!
So you want to buy a vacation condo?
Many catch the dream of wanting to own a Maui vacation condo, a piece of paradise. Here are some things to consider.
How to access a resort pool
Vacation rentals save you money with way more space than a hotel room. But is there a way to also get resort pool access while on Maui?
Where is Maui coffee grown?
Where on Maui is coffee grown? Can you go on a coffee farm tour? I have more answers re locally grown Maui coffee.