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.

We are so looking forward to welcoming you back on Maui. As you make your trip plans, take a moment to learn a little about the ocean. Maui is generally a safe place, with the greatest risk at the beach being a little sunburn.

While health and safety of our guests and staff is always top of mind for Destination Maui Vacations, we are implementing an extensive new cleaning program in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our new protocols include even more rigorous sanitation, using CDC approved disinfection supplies and protocols.

You don’t need an expensive or complex camera to take great photos. I shoot and edit photos here on Maui, and often times end up pulling out my smartphone for certain candid shots or to use the panoramic feature in tight spaces. You can take great shots too by following a few expert tips.

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.

Definitely one of the best activities you can do on Maui is explore what lies beyond the beach: the amazing clear waters of the turquoise Pacific Ocean. While many will dip their toes in, go for a swim or snorkel, here are three other ways you can explore the seas around Maui.

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.

Your trip to Maui may be delayed, but why not start learning about Hawaii? It's a nice little diversion from coronavirus news. When you do arrive, you'll have a primer on the history and culture of the islands. Some visitors refer to the mainland U.S. as "the States", but Hawai’i is a state in the United States- the 50th one in fact.