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Consider Volunteering Some of Your Maui Vacation Time for the Environment

Sheila Beal
December 21, 2007

The trend of volunteering on vacation continues to gain interest. Maui, in particular, seems to have quite a few ongoing volunteer organized projects in Hawaii. You can help restore ancient Hawaiian…

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What to do when it rains on your Maui vacation?

Sheila Beal
June 18, 2021

During the winter months, you’re more likely to encounter rain on Maui. Per Weather.com, Maui averages 2.46 inches of rain per month from October through March. In summer months (April through…

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Free Maui Whalewatching Information and Best Places to Whalewatch

Sheila Beal
January 18, 2009

The Pacific Whale Foundation is offering a free whale whalewatching information station at Papawai Point in West Maui. Papawai is located off Honoapi’ilani Highway (Hwy 30), approximately 3 miles northwest…

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Ka’eleku Caverns – A Window into Maui’s Distant Past

Guest Post
October 30, 2012

David, an avid Maui enthusiast, from Maui Online Guide introduces us to a glimpse of Maui’s volcanic past and takes us to Ka’eleku Caverns. Mahalo, David! Ka’eleku Caverns records a…

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Maui Whalewatching Tours

Sheila Beal
December 2, 2007

Last month, we reported about the first humpback whale sighting of this season in Hawaii. The Pacific Whale Foundation has reported seeing three different whale species on a exploring cruise…

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Haleakala Downhill Bike Tour Update

Sheila Beal
November 5, 2007

As you may recall, downhill bike rides from the top of Haleakala were suspended by the National Park Service on October 10th. The tour shutdown was prompted by the frequent number of…

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Best Hawaii Vacation Budget Activities – What to see and do in Hawaii

Sheila Beal
November 14, 2010

As you have probably noticed in my recent series of posts on Hawaii’s best budget-friendly things to do, the Aloha State offers a playground of inexpensive, but memorable activities. In…

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The Humpback Whales Are Back!

Sheila Beal
September 19, 2008

A tour boat company out of Lahaina reports seeing a humpback whale on Sunday, October 7th and again yesterday. The first whale sighting was October 11th last year and whales have…

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Haleakala Downhill Bike Tours Suspended

Sheila Beal
October 3, 2007

Per the Honolulu Advertiser, the National Park Service has halted the guided downhill bicycle tours. Effective October 10th, the downhill bike tours will be suspended. “With three fatalities and several…

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Another Warning on Haleakala Bike Tours

Sheila Beal
September 5, 2011

Dear readers, you know that I rarely have an unkind word to say about tours in Hawaii, but I just can’t help expressing my concern in this instance. I only share this…

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Maui’s Top 7 Free or Nearly Free Things to Do and See

Sheila Beal
October 18, 2021

Note that since this article was originally published in 2007, some parks and sites began changing entrance fees. So, some of these sites aren’t as inexpensive as they used to…

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Review of Molokai Ferry Alii Tour

Sheila Beal
January 15, 2020

Update: The Molokai Ferry is no longer operating. Have you ever looked across the Pailolo Channel from Maui over to Molokai and wondered what’s it like over there? Well, I…

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Maui’s Molokini Island – A Top Snorkel and Scuba Diving Spot

Sheila Beal
August 29, 2016

Molokini is Hawaii’s crescent shaped island that is located about three miles off the coast of South Maui. This islet is actually the top of an extinct volcanic crater. Molokini…

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Hawaiian Fishponds

Sheila Beal
October 2, 2023

Ancient Hawaiians were geniuses at making it easy to catch a fresh seafood dinner. They built fishponds along the shores and water inlets. The Hawaiians created rock walls that allowed…

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Maui’s Kapalua Resort Opens New Hiking Trails

Sheila Beal
August 29, 2007

A new 3.5-mile scenic coastal trail that goes form Kapalua Bay to Honolua Bay opens this week. The trail includes rest stops and information about the plants and resort history. I…

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Maui See & Do

Consider Volunteering Some of Your Maui Vacation Time for the Environment

What to do when it rains on your Maui vacation?

Free Maui Whalewatching Information and Best Places to Whalewatch

Ka’eleku Caverns – A Window into Maui’s Distant Past

Maui Whalewatching Tours

Haleakala Downhill Bike Tour Update

Best Hawaii Vacation Budget Activities – What to see and do in Hawaii

The Humpback Whales Are Back!

Haleakala Downhill Bike Tours Suspended

Another Warning on Haleakala Bike Tours

Maui’s Top 7 Free or Nearly Free Things to Do and See

Review of Molokai Ferry Alii Tour

Maui’s Molokini Island – A Top Snorkel and Scuba Diving Spot

Hawaiian Fishponds

Maui’s Kapalua Resort Opens New Hiking Trails

When is the worst time to visit Hawaii on vacation?

Do you plan Hawaii vacation activities before your trip or just book them when you get there?

Advice for driving and parking in Waikiki Beach

How many islands should you visit during your Hawaii vacation?