Wet and Wild Maui
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. These[...]
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What to do in Wonderful Wailea, Maui
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.
Lava and Dolphins at La Perouse
We are starting your South Maui tour a bi[...]
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Fun & Practical Kid Traveling Tips for Maui!
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.
The flight over
If you’re traveling to Maui from the West coast, book a direct flight if possible. For longer journeys with layovers, find a space for y[...]
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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!
Don’t go to Haleakalā f[...]
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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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Getting Around Maui
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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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10 Things to Love About Maui ❤️
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 famou[...]
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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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