Aloha, e komo mai- Maui welcomes you back to the island! This is a surprisingly good time to visit Maui, despite last month's devastating fires that burned Lahaina town in west Maui, and parts of upcountry.

Devastation caused by the Maui fires will be on our minds and in our hearts for some time to come. However, as the island recovers, we want to keep our treasured guests in the loop, including help on upcoming vacation plans.

This evacuation information has been provided by the Maui Hotel Association to evacuate residents and guests from West Maui. We will update this page as more information becomes available. For those wanting to help, we suggest donating to the Maui Food Bank. Their website also lists all of the food distribution sites. For more updates, see the County of Maui alert page here.

With visitation numbers back to normal on Maui, it may be necessary to make advance reservations for some of your favorite island attractions and activities. To ensure you enjoy the best of Maui, plan ahead! Even return visitors will find some places need reservations that didn't before, and things to do are booked farther in advance.

Higher humidity can make Maui summer days seem warmer. No worries…we have 5 great ways to hang loose and stay cool during Maui’s endless summer.

Purple is an exotic color at the far end of our visible spectrum and often associated with royalty. The hue is relatively rare in nature. So when miles of trees on a scenic highway in Upcountry Maui burst out with a full canopy of brilliant purple in the late spring each year, it is always a glorious spectacle.

Maui is not just for the ultra rich and famous. Families on a budget can have a wonderful time on the island, with great food and activity filled days. There are even ways to shave some dough off airfare and condo stays. Plus, join a group to get free stuff passed along from other travelers while you are here. Here are our top five money-saving tips.

Consistent sunny weather and lots of family fun activities makes summer a great time to travel to Maui. Toddlers to teens will enjoy all the fun things to do on this paradise island. And you don't have to break open the piggy bank- many are free or low cost. Here are just a few suggestions.