Winter in Maui is wonderful! Escaping the cold to experience gorgeous sunsets, epic whale watching, and plenty of sun-drenched beach time is reason enough. The holidays add a little extra sparkle, including plenty of fun events to make New Year’s Eve on Maui truly memorable.

If you’re headed to Maui for a short visit, this itinerary will show you the absolute best of the island in just five days! You will take in Maui’s majestic volcano at sunrise, snorkel with rare sea life, travel the famous Road to Hana and taste the best shave ice anywhere.

Winter Condo Availability What is most meaningful to you during the winter holiday season? Togetherness, planning a surprise, the joy of...

Pacific Humpback Whales made an early arrival this year- spotted September 14th at 10am off of Kihei.  But the excitement doesn't really notch up until later in November, when the whales become more active. This makes vactioning during the winter months on Maui particularly exciting. Every year, over 10,000 humpbacks annually migrate to the warm, shallow waters of Maui.

Fall is a beautiful time to be on island. Summer crowds have thinned, the weather is still outstanding and the pace of life seems a bit easier. Plus, our winter gentle giants, Pacific Humpback whales have arrived. This year, fall is a little more Maui magical because large events have started to reappear on the calendar. Here are a few highlights.

In the category of frequently asked questions, visitors to Maui ask ALOT about underwater photography. We cringe when asked about some cheap and risky options to use a cell phone to snap underwater pics and videos. Here's our opinion of different solutions proposed, and a good option to get great underwater shots on a budget.

The island of Lanai is just 16 miles off the coast of Maui, but has a much different island feel. Day-visitors can take a short walk from the harbor to Manele Bay, a golden sand beach and bay frequented by dolphins. Others love nature-based activities on an uncrowded island, or take time to explore quaint shops in the tiny isle’s only town.

While you are visiting the tropical island of Maui, you may not know about some wet and wild connections. Our moist story begins in the two mountain regions—Pu'u Kukui, in the West Maui mountains gets an average of 366 inches of rainfall a year, while "Big Bog" in East Maui gets drenched with over 404 inched of rain per year.