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What to Wear on Maui (Without Looking Like a Tourist)
Picture a sunny afternoon chilling on your favorite Maui beach, cool drink in hand, toes in the sand. Then you see it. A couple, donned in matching hibiscus print shirts, tall socks nestled in their sandals, colorful fabric leis, arms holding outstretched selfie sticks.
Destination Maui Vacations
Sep 25, 20195 min read
Trip Insurance Saved My Vacation
I had finally done it- planned the trip of a lifetime. Right as I was in final preparations, I got a call from my sister that my mom had passed unexpectedly. Suddenly, walking tours and restaurant guides were meaningless as I made arrangements to fly home and be with family. Trip insurance softened the blow- for a few dollars in insurance, I was refunded the cost of my resort condominium stay.
Destination Maui Vacations
Sep 14, 20193 min read
Exploring Maui's Rich History & Culture
Cultural tourism on Maui encapsulates art, architecture, food, age-old customs, Hawaiian language, the aloha spirit and much more. However, there is no better place to start a voyage of discovery into the islands history than touring its museums and cultural sites. In the Lahaina area alone, there are 65 significant cultural sites, museums and buildings that tell its 500 year-old story.
Destination Maui Vacations
Aug 23, 20193 min read
Tradition of the Hawaiian Lei
The tradition of gathering flowers, stringing them into a beautiful lei and sharing with others is an ancient tradition still popular today. Polynesian voyagers brought this fragrant custom to the Hawaiian Islands. Wearing a lei represented wealth, royalty, and rank.
Destination Maui Vacations
Aug 12, 20193 min read
Buying Maui Gifts and Mementos to Take Home
Gift shopping for yourself or others while on Maui? Check out our shopping guide for an overview. We’ve also gathered some specific ideas plus where to find everything below. So if friends, family or co-workers have dropped some not-so-subtle “bring me back something” hints, we’ve got you covered- including things you can pick up at or on the way to the airport!
Destination Maui Vacations
Jul 29, 20194 min read
Midsummer Check-in on our Favorite Island Activities
Summer on Maui means calm, warm water, sunny skies and great tropical activities. There are some bucket list activities that are great to do any time of year. But some things to do on island are summer-only. Plus we've added a few island favorites that are great during this time of year, whether it be in the ocean or in air conditioning.
Destination Maui Vacations
Jul 17, 20193 min read
Maui’s obsession with PIE!
When you think of island cuisine, the first things that come to mind may be fresh seafood or our wonderful array of fruit and produce. But the island has a sweet secret. We love pie, and so do visitors! Although there are many places to find dessert treats, we have rounded up three of the very best places to find crusty, delicious pie.
Destination Maui Vacations
Jun 27, 20192 min read
South side or West side: Where should you stay on Maui?
Maui is an island formed by two volcanoes, one extinct and one dormant. There is a central isthmus between. You will fly into Kahului on the Northeast side of central Maui. Due to normal weather patterns, the South and West facing shores are the sunniest.
Destination Maui Vacations
Jun 21, 20195 min read
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