The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has launched “Mākaukau Maui,” an awareness campaign where visitors that love visiting Maui, or those that want to experience the island for the first time, are reassured and can assist in revitalizing Maui’s economy in the aftermath of last year’s devastating wildfires.

From wild jungles to manicured resorts, the tropical climate of Maui grows the most lush, natural backdrops. However, most tropical plants you might associate with Hawaii, like bird of paradise, plumerias, torch ginger- even pineapples and coconuts, are not native to Hawaii.

People flock to Maui for their vacation for a multitude of reasons, each person having their own unique motivations. Hashed out over tropical drinks and pupus at the beach after work, our extremely unofficial poll for 2024 is complete!

Maui, with its pristine beaches, lush landscapes, and vibrant culture, is a photographer’s paradise. From the iconic Road to Hana to the majestic Haleakalā National Park, every corner of this Hawaiian island offers picture-perfect moments waiting to be captured.