Discover Maui's Best Food, Drinks and Farms
While we've provided our readers with plenty of suggestions for where to feast on Maui's most delicious foodie delights - from the island's best street eats to our top local restaurant recommendations - we have yet to offer specifics for several our favorite Maui watering holes. And by water, we of course mean not water. This time around, we're giving you a guide to the best bars on Maui, broken down by which type of alcohol you prefer, plan ... read more
Here on Maui, sustainability is more than just a concept: it's a lifestyle, a necessity and a challenge. With so much obvious natural beauty around every corner, as well as local regulations like the statewide billboard ban - which also exists in Vermont, Alaska and Maine - and the recent 2021 reef-safe sunscreen requirements set in place to preserve our island paradise, we see how valuable it is not only to recognize the local initiatives and ... read more
Those of us fortunate enough to have spent any real time on Maui can attest that it doesn't take long to get a grasp on the different areas of the island. From Hana Highway's remote jungle landscapes to the bustling resort-lined beaches of Ka'anapali and Wailea - not to mention everything in between - the majority of the island's major tourist areas can be explored within the span of a week or less, at least for those willing to forego another ... read more
When most travelers picture their dream vacation in Hawaii, it almost never includes a mass of sand-covered toddlers navigating their way through 22 couples trying to get that perfect sunset beach shot, followed by a 7am wake-up call to snag the last available pool chair and calling ahead to their favorite restaurant for a 9:45pm dinner reservation if they promise to skip pupus and dessert. And while no, Maui doesn't attract the same crowds as ... read more
We know, we know... how can someone lucky enough to call Maui home be in need of a vacation, right?! Isn't it enough to be foreseeably immersed in stunning natural beauty with flawless year-round temperatures and an abundance of free outdoor activities? Short answer: not always. While yes, the approximately 166,000 residents of Maui County are certainly fortunate to call Hawaii their 'home sweet home,' residents in paradise are just as ... read more
