Traveling to a place like Maui for the first time? Everyone has an opinion, but take some advice from people that live and work here. We love helping people create their perfect vacation! Here are some of our best tips to design a stress-free Maui vacation in a few easy steps, including a wealth of resources.

Winter in Maui is wonderful! Escaping the cold to experience gorgeous sunsets, epic whale watching, and plenty of sun-drenched beach time is reason enough. The holidays add a little extra sparkle, including plenty of fun events to make New Year’s Eve on Maui truly memorable.

If you’re headed to Maui for a short visit, this itinerary will show you the absolute best of the island in just five days! You will take in Maui’s majestic volcano at sunrise, snorkel with rare sea life, travel the famous Road to Hana and taste the best shave ice anywhere.

Winter Condo Availability What is most meaningful to you during the winter holiday season? Togetherness, planning a surprise, the joy of...

The island of Lanai is just 16 miles off the coast of Maui, but has a much different island feel. Day-visitors can take a short walk from the harbor to Manele Bay, a golden sand beach and bay frequented by dolphins. Others love nature-based activities on an uncrowded island, or take time to explore quaint shops in the tiny isle’s only town.

While you are visiting the tropical island of Maui, you may not know about some wet and wild connections. Our moist story begins in the two mountain regions—Pu'u Kukui, in the West Maui mountains gets an average of 366 inches of rainfall a year, while "Big Bog" in East Maui gets drenched with over 404 inched of rain per year.

The Wailea / Makena area on Maui is known for beautiful beaches, world-class golf, resort amenities, and abundant activities in nature. It is South Maui's must see and do area. We've put together a few of our favorite Wailea highlights for you to check out.

Summer means waves of fun for kids and parents visiting Maui.  There is plenty for the littles to do on the island. Here are a few suggestions, from the flight to on-island time.

This is the summer people are coming out of their COVID caves, and traveling like crazy. Tourism has rebounded on Maui. And, while you might find a few areas that require mask wearing, all COVID-19 requirements for entering Hawaii have been lifted.

When our friends and family visit Maui, we not only share the best things to do, but when and how to do them. This includes some touristy things that we definitely think are worth doing, and tips you won’t find in a guidebook. These are activities we enjoy ourselves. So ready for a local tour? Here we go!

On Maui, you can lounge on a sunny beach in the morning and explore a jungle rain forest before lunch.  We might seem like a tiny island, but Maui is diverse and spread out. Recently, new friends visiting for the first time thought they could hop off their transpacific flight and go on a sightseeing tour to the top of Haleakala before going to their hotel on the other side of the island.

Sun, sand, glittering aqua seas and views of distant islands. It's a big part of what most people come to Maui for. We are exporing our 15 most favorite beaches on Maui, including a deep dive into Makena State Park, or as we affectionately call it "Big Beach." Read on for the attributes and history of this amazing park, plus quick links to all of our other favorite beaches and a map at the end.

Expect to greet each day on Maui with birdsong and the scent of tropical flowers. The day’s adventure could mean a remote hike on the slopes of a volcano, getting in some relaxing beach time, diving to explore coral reefs and tropical fish or shopping in an old whaling village. We share our dance, entertainment, food and most famous visitors in this article.

By now, you are probably aware of some COVID-related travel advisories for Hawaii. But we also realize some people are too close to their departure to change plans, or are planning for a future visit at a beautiful Destination Maui Vacations beach condo.

Getting to Know the Valley Isle When you look at the island of Maui from the air, you’ll see why we call this slice of paradise the...

If you have not yet tried snorkeling, it is an amazing experience on Maui, if you are prepared. Some people may feel a little apprehensive about the ocean or not want to put their face in the water. Not to worry, we have some great tips, for different levels of water enthusiasts.

Hawaiʻi made worldwide news in May of 2018 when it passed the nation’s first law banning the sale of sunscreen products containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, two common sunscreen ingredients that have significant harmful impacts on Hawaii’s marine environment.

Long before Polynesians voyaged to Hawaii, surfing was a central part of their culture. By the time of European contact in 1789, the art of surfing, known as heʻe ʻana, had long been a celebrated sport of Kings, and served as a training activity for warriors. The ruling class, or Ali’i, and connected ohana, had use of the best beaches and the best boards.

Unusual Things to Pack for Your Trip to Maui Packing for your trip to Maui can be more challenging than you think. Some will tell you...

Travelers wanting to return to Maui are curious if the island will be as they remember. First-time visitors wonder if they can do all the great activities they have heard about. So, here are some honest answers about all there is to do, some restrictions, and what to expect when booking your vacation on Maui right now.