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.

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!

We love sharing some of the best island experiences, like a visit to Maui Ocean Center. When family and friends arrive, we get to go along and play unofficial tour guide. The day we visited was pleasantly warm. Since the park is spread out over three acres, there is plenty of space to see marine life outdoors, like at turtle lagoon, and even gently feel the texture of a spiny sea urchin or soft sea sponge at the touch pool.

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.

Every winter, thousands of humpback whales travel to the warm, shallow waters of Hawai‘i to mate, give birth, and raise their young. Seeing a whale in September is rare, but not a fluke (pun intended), it does happen, with activity continuing through April, and sometimes into May.

Seeing a Hawaiian Monk seal while snorkeling or diving around Maui is a rare treat. Friendly and curious, observing these furry, puppy-faced creatures is a delight. But just how rare was this encounter? With an estimated population of 1,200, the Hawaiian monk seal is one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world, and the rarest seal in U.S. waters.

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.

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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.

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.

Maui is known for its beautiful natural environment and easy-going lifestyle. However, things don’t always go as planned when vacationing in a place you are not familiar with.  Having some advance knowledge can avoid problems and make for a happier stay. Keep these safety tips in mind when exploring Maui’s natural wonders.

There are so many things that make Maui special, including more miles of accessible beach than any other island in Hawaii. Even though we are a bit prejudiced that Maui is No Ka Oi (the best), the island is also a favorite of visitors.

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.