Vacation Like a Local
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!
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Maui Flowers and Their History
It’s hard to imagine when the Hawaiian islands erupted from the sea, that one day they would support lush and diverse biological species. It's even more suprising to learn some iconic tropical flowers you see today are not native to the islands.
At first, there was only rock in Hawaii's evolution. The true native species arrived b[...]
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Exploring Maui Ocean Center Aquarium
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 lagoo[...]
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Our Favorite Maui Beaches
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 [...]
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Humpback Whales Early Arrival to Maui
Once again, Pacific Humpback whales have arrived early! While verified whale activity was spotted off Hana at the end of September, whale season doesn't officially start until November.
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[...]
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Encountering Rare Hawaiian Monk Seals
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 r[...]
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Maui: Best Vacation Itinerary During Covid-19
Welcome to Maui! By now you probably are 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. So, we’ve put together an itinerary that is fun filled, with e[...]
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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 Valley Isle. Many of the island’s towns and districts are sandwiched between Maui’s two major volcanic mountain ranges, Haleakalā and the West Maui Mountains, with central Maui comprising the massive valley in between.
There are so [...]
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Where to Buy Truly Reef Safe Sunscreen, and Why it’s Important
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. Since the law went into effect January of 2021, you might be wondering w[...]
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Maui's Best Eco-Friendly Cultural Adventures
When you travel, it is always nice to get to know about the place you are visiting. There is so much depth to Maui’s historic past and the people and cultures that made it what it is today. Even long-time residents share that they are still learning from our Kapuna (elders). You can read a quick primer on Maui history and culture i[...]
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