As you are planning your Maui vacation, I recommend that you include a visit to the Iao Needle State Park in Central Maui. The Iao Needle is one of those places in Hawaii that knocked my socks off the first time I saw it. I had never seen anything like this solid green, needle-like mountain [...]
Who’s up for some adventure in a rainforest? How does a short hike to see a 50-foot waterfall sound? Let’s do it! Along the road to Hana, you can find an abundance of waterfalls. Some waterfalls are visible from the road while many others require a short hike. Alelele Falls is one of those waterfalls [...]
If you’re planning a trip to Maui, you probably have touring the scenic road to Hana high on your list of the top things to do on your Maui vacation. The next question you may be debating is how to tour this incredibly curvaceous drive – independently or on a guided tour? I’ll be honest, [...]
If you’ve chosen to go to Hawaii to for your wedding, honeymoon or to celebrate an anniversary, you’ve made an excellent choice. Hawaii may be one of the most romantic places on earth. A couple of years ago I wrote this list of the top 5 most romantic things to do in Hawaii. I thought [...]
When you visit Maui, I hope you plan to see the island from 10,000 feet above sea level at Haleakala. Many times I’ve heard visitors say that their visit to Haleakala was the highlight of their Maui vacation. So, you can see why I list a visit to Haleakala on the top of my list [...]
No matter where you travel, shopping at a local farmers market is one of the quickest ways to get to know more about a culture. Not only will you learn more about the area you’re visiting, you’ll also have the opportunity to support the local economy by purchasing some tasty fruits, vegetables, and baked goods. [...]
Hawaii is blessed with an abundance of beautiful, rainforest-fed waterfalls that are worth the time and effort to see on your Hawaii Vacation. I wanted to share this list of Hawaii’s top waterfalls that I hope you have the opportunity to see when you visit the islands. I’ll organize the waterfalls by island. We’ll start [...]
The Feast at Lele offers a refined luau and a welcome departure from the buffet lines and large tables. At the Feast at Lele, guests sit at tables to fit their group size, so you aren’t sitting with strangers. If you are looking for a more romantic luau, I’d recommend the Feast at Lele because [...]
Zippity doo dah, Zippity aye, My friend, Nathan went zippin’ Tuesday. Plenty of adventure and smilin’ that day, Zippity doo dah, Zippity aye. With fear and some reluctance, my friend Nathan Kam flew over to Maui from his Oahu home to experience ziplining for the first time. I followed his day of adventure via his [...]
Along the Hana Highway on Maui’s east coast, there’s a gorgeous 26-acre arboretum and botanical garden called the Garden of Eden. My parents, Andy and I toured this garden on recent visit to Maui. We all enjoyed meandering around the paths nestled between beautiful tropical blooms, trees, and shrubs of Hawaii and the South Pacific. [...]
Monday, June 21, 2010
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