Planning a Trip to Maui 2022
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.
With more Americans traveling, its highly recommended you make reservations for you[...]
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Exploring Hawaiian Kalo (Taro)
Kalo, the Hawaiian word for Taro, is not only a plant used in many dishes in Maui, it has deep roots in Hawaiian culture.
Kalo is one of over 24 “canoe plants,” which were carried to the Hawaiian islands by Polynesian voyagers hundreds of years ago. In addition to edible plants, helpful and ceremonial plants were brought as well. [...]
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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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🎄The Merry Condo Deals of Christmas🎄
Are you hoping to find a trip to Maui under your tree this year? We've got a sweet recap of some of our best beach resort condos. Destination Maui Vacations is Maui owned and operated, managing properties for over 40 years. We specialize in boutique, smaller beach resorts with full amenities at reasonable prices.
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Holiday Things to Do on Maui 2021
Winter is a fantastic time to be on Maui, starting off with celebrating the December holidays. Colorful lights enhance the island’s sparkle and there is a spirit of good cheer. Are you planning on celebrating Christmas or Hanukkah on Maui? Or simply making an escape to Maui to avoid bad winter weather elsewhere? No matter you’re yo[...]
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What Does the Hawaiian Lei Symbolize?
Giving a lei in Hawaii is almost as special as receiving one. Leis are a symbol of love, respect, welcoming, or appreciation. They are traditionally given to mark special occasions such as the birth of a child or other birthday, to recognize an achievement or show honor to a public figure, along with just showing warm feelings on j[...]
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UPDATE: COVID-19 and Your Maui Condo
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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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