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Your Guide to Waiʻānapanapa State Park

We hope everyone who visits Maui chooses to spend at least one day at Waiʻānapanapa State Park. This guide will not only highlight the beauty and adventure that lies within,...

Kapalua Bay: Maui’s Haven for Relaxation and Adventure

The best part about Kapalua Bay is that there is an activity for everyone, whether it be lounging on the beach, experiencing life under the water, or exploring what the...

Exploring Maui in March: A Seasonal Guide

To help you better plan your March trip to Maui, we’ve put together this seasonal guide, including weather, activities, in-season cuisine and a helpful checklist so you have the information...

Exploring Maui in January: A Seasonal Guide

We’ve put together this seasonal guide for January so you know exactly what you’ll get when you visit this time of year. Our island is wonderful year-round, but January can...

Maui’s Garden of Eden Arboretum: A Tropical Escape

What started as a labor of love and a dream of conservation, the Garden of Eden Arboretum is the creation of arborist and landscape designer, Alan Bradbury....

Kula Botanical Garden: Maui’s Floral Wonderland

As you walk among this global display of natural beauty, the garden has labeled the plant’s botanical name, common name, and country of origin....

Museums in Maui: A Cultural Journey Through Hawaiʻi

We love that all of the museums on our list—and on Maui as a whole—work to uphold the natural beauty of our island with the cultural heritage we cannot forget....

Biking Maui: Trails, Tips, and Adventures

Depending on your preferred style of biking, we have all of that for you. Road biking, mountain biking, family rides, or something more casual are all in the repertoire of...

The Art of Lei-Making: A Hawaiian Tradition

A lei is so much more than just a decorative art piece, learning the art of lei-making is a rewarding experience, allowing for cultural expression and respect....

The Seven Sacred Pools of Maui: A Journey Through ʻOheʻo Gulch

With so much to do and celebrate during your time on Maui, traveling to ʻOheʻo Gulch and the Seven Sacred Pools will surely make your trip a memorable one....

Exploring Molokini Crater: Maui’s Underwater Paradise

The submerged volcanic cone not only holds a rich history of the geology of the area, but it also is home to an abundance of marine life....

How to Make the Most of a Long Layover in Honolulu

Instead of mindlessly sitting in some terminal at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport—also known as Honolulu International Airport—waiting for your next flight, take advantage of what Honolulu has to...