We always say that Hawaii knows how to celebrate a holiday and this fourth of July will be no exception. Independence Day celebrations in Hawaii include patriotic parades and fireworks, of course. In addition to those traditional events you’ll also find celebrations that are very unique to Hawaii, such as the juvenile honu (turtle) release ceremony at Mauna Lani ... Read More »

  *** UPDATE: click this link for 2016 Maui July 4th Fireworks & Events *** —- The following information is from July 4th 2014 for reference purposes only. For the 2015 page go here —> Maui July 4th 2016 If Maui is your destination for July 4th, you’ll find fireworks and fun events to celebrate this Independence Day. Here’s what’s on ... Read More »

For an updated list of Maui New Year’s Eve fireworks and events<—- click that link. The list below is of New Year’s Eve events from December 31, 2013 maintained for reference purposes only. — Here’s what happened on for New Year’s Eve on December 31, 2013. New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Maui * There’ll be midnight fireworks in South Maui ... Read More »

We’ve created a brand new page listing Maui Christmas activities and events. You’ll find plenty of excellent Christmasy things to do — from ice skating (that’s not a typo) to candlelight Christmas Eve service. See the full list on our brand new page at this link —> Maui Christmas Events and Activities. Read More »

**** 2016 UPDATE — click this link for —> July 4th fireworks and celebrations in 2016. **** — The following information is from 2013 for reference and informational purposes only. For 2016 events, see this link. Will you be celebrating July 4th in Maui? If so, you’ll find many Independence Day celebrations around the island. Festivities will be available throughout ... Read More »

– The Environmental Working Group just issued their 2013 guide to sunscreens. I’m using that list to continue my quest to find a mineral-based (coral safe) sunscreen that doesn’t make me look ghostly white. Have you found a good coral safe sunscreen? – Unless you live by the coast, it’s difficult to find rash guards in local stores. (See my post ... Read More »

We’ve created a brand new page for Maui Christmas Events. It is currently updated with  Maui Christmas events and activities including visits from Santa, Christmas Eve candlelight services, Santa arrivals, and more! — The following list is from 2012 for reference purposes only. Many of the links will not work. For the most up to date list, click this link ... Read More »

With Thanksgiving just two days away, the holiday season is upon us. If you are one of the many lucky ones planning a trip to Hawaii in late-November and December, you’ll certainly find fun events and things to do to celebrate the season. My friend John Fischer, who writes at About.com’s Go Hawaii site, has prepared some excellent lists of ... Read More »

If you’ve not already made your New Year’s Eve plans, why don’t you plan a festive trip to Hawaii to welcome in 2013? Why bundle up in winter coats, hats, scarfs and gloves to venture out for evening festivities on the mainland, when you can take a warm respite to a tropical island? Let me tell you that Hawaii sure ... Read More »

UPDATE for New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2013 at this link —> Maui &  Lanai New Year’s Eve Fireworks 2013/2014 <—- Click for the most recent updates. —– The following information is from 2012 for reference purposes only.  Maui will certainly offer you warm and festive opportunities to bid a fond farewell aloha to 2012 and a welcoming aloha to 2013. If you’re hoping to catch ... Read More »