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
Escape the Crowds: Remote Experiences on Maui
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
Maui Locals’ Guide: Staycation Ideas
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
Maui’s Best Scenic Drives
Although Maui, being the oh-so-remarkable tropical island that it is, may be limited by its island geography when it comes to possibilities for radical road trips, we happen to think it still offers some of the best roadside views anywhere in the country (and beyond). As a bonus, there's almost no chance of running out of gas, you'll have a difficult time getting lost, you won't have to worry about hitting rush hour traffic, the weather is ... read more
Top Foodie Travel Destinations 2019
While Maui - and by extension, Hawaii - is obviously at the top of our list in terms of our favorite foodie travel destinations, we love exploring new parts of the world as well as discovering what local food and beverage gems lay beneath the surface of some of our past travel destinations. This time around, we are taking our foodie travel recommendations of 2018 - Spain, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand & Thailand - and pushing forward into ... read more