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.

If this is your first trip to Maui, probably the first decision to make in your plan is where to stay. Visitors to the island generally gravitate towards the sunny south and west facing shores. This means the Kihei and Wailea areas in South Maui, Lahaina to Kaanapali on the west side, and Ma'alaea Village and Small Boat Harbor right between the two. There really is no wrong answer, just a few preference choices.

The islands are calling! As vaccinations roll out across the country, air travel is picking up! Maui is seeing visitor numbers rise, in part due to those that had to cancel reservations in 2020. This means a little more advanced planning is necessary, even for seasoned travelers.

Help is here to find a Maui beach vacation condo that fits your needs, including the best time of year to book and even how to save some money. Taking a Maui vacation can be great, but a crowded hotel can really put a damper on your plans, not to mention sharing crowded public spaces while we are still in a pandemic.

We love to make happy Maui vacations happen. But these past few months under quarantine have been a bit lonely. Everything started to change on October 15th. Travelers can now avoid Hawaii's 14-day quarantine with a negative COVID-19 test.

Many people travel to Maui annually and we welcome them back like ohana (family). For some it will be their first trip to the islands. For everyone, it’s a trip across the ocean to paradise, but one that is a little more complicated because of COVID-19.  For those that do take the journey to Maui in the next few months, it may be an experience of a lifetime, to see Maui like it hasn’t been for decades.

Don't let a global pandemic ruin your big wedding plans. Pivot, and consider a destination elopement to Maui once the quarantine is lifted. Stunning backdrops include tropical aqua seas, steep volcanic cliffs and endless blue skies.

Some interesting trends are surfacing regarding how travel may change post-COVID-19. Studies indicate people are anxious to travel this summer, but likely will start slowly and stay closer to home.

Many people with cancelled travel plans to Maui want to know when it is safe to rebook. While that is a complicated question to answer, we would like to provide you with some general guidance for future travel.

Having been in the business of memorable Maui vacations for over 40 years, we have fielded a lot of guest questions! We love being a resource for island information, so it was natural that we packed tons of this knowledge into our new website last year.

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, parties, food and most famous visitors in this article.

West side or south side? That’s the great debate regarding where to stay on Maui. While it’s a hard decision, there really is no wrong answer, just a few preference choices.

Maui is an island formed by two volcanoes, one extinct and one dormant. There is a central isthmus between. You will fly into Kahului on the Northeast side of central Maui. Due to normal weather patterns, the South and West facing shores are the sunniest.