What is a luau and is this a must-do event while on Maui? There are six commercial events, but you can also watch for free.
What should be on your Maui packing list
Vacation rental condos can vary widely. However, here are some ideas of what to bring from home when planning your Maui packing list.
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?
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?
It’s #BookDirect Day!
It’s #bookdirect day! Tired of paying service fees and limited communication with your vacation rental owner? #bookdirect safely
Where to buy your local coffee?
I love drinking local coffee when traveling. Here are my recommendations for locally grown and roasted coffee on Maui.
Where to exercise on vacation
There are numerous exercise options available to you in South Kihei. Some will require equipment, but others are complete free.
Maui Holiday Events coming up!
Here are a few Maui holiday events that are scheduled for December 2021. I will update this list as I come across more.
The return of the Blue Door Bread Company
Kihei’s Blue Door Bread Company is back, serving up amazing artisan sourdough breads and pizzas. Bread lovers rejoice!
How to slice a mango
Have you struggled slicing a mango? My friend Richard showed me his trick years ago and it is the best! Enjoy!
Glorious Wailea walk and a flying dress
On yesterday’s Wailea beach walk we ran into a friend who owns Maui Flying Dress. It sounds like such a fun photo shoot.
Did you know Wailea has a farmer’s market?
Wailea has a weekly farmer’s market that takes place Tuesday mornings in the Wailea Village shopping area near Manolis.
Wailea’s best walk
Wailea’s best walk winds its way ocean front of the Wailea resorts. The Wailea Beach Walk has the best ocean views!
How to avoid the mandatory quarantine
A few months ago the Governor of Hawaii instituted a mandatory quarantine for all arrivals into the State of Hawaii. We even had to quarantine when traveling between the Hawaiian islands with a few exceptions including medical travel. The inter-island restrictions were lifted as of June 16th and slowly inter-island[…]
My favorite restaurant
We recently went out for lunch for my birthday. I love celebrating birthdays. My favorite lunch restaurant is this wonderful place called Gannons. Unless you are a golfer, it is possible that Gannons is off your radar. It is located in the club house of the Emerald and Gold Golf[…]
Family style Christmas recitals on Maui
I love this time of year – getting together with friends and family, the lights, decorations and all the Christmas music, reliving memories. Yesterday we attended two family style Christmas recitals. I know – it seems like a little much, but both were held in really neat locations and we[…]
Pueo Premier Card
It’s the beginning of a new school year and Kamalii Elementary School has issued their new Pueo Premier Card for the year. We have one of these at each of our four condos, so please do use the card to get discounts (similar or better to kama’aina) at local restaurants[…]
Maui Open Studios – explore Maui!
It’s February and that means it’s time for the free self-guided tour of some of Maui’s artists’ studios. This annual event is called Maui Open Studios. If you enjoy exploring and art – check this out. I promise you, you will find places on Maui you have never been before[…]