Kaanapali – A Great Base For A Maui Vacation
Sheila Beal I was recently asked where would be a good place to stay for a first time trip to Maui and my immediate response was Kaanapali. This beach resort offers amenities…
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Waikiki and Hana Hotel Deals
From lively area to quiet seclusion and from good value to five-star, there’s a couple of good hotel deals to share with you. Ohana Waikiki Islander (Oahu) It’s not often…
Haleakala Downhill Bike Tours Suspended
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…
Another Warning on Haleakala Bike Tours
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…
Review of The Plantation House Restaurant in Kapalua Maui
I’ve had the pleasure of dining at The Plantation House Restaurant in Maui several times over the years. I always look forward to going there because the views are outstanding…
Affordable Transportation on Maui – Information on Maui’s Bus System
Using public transportation can be an environmentally friendly and economical choice for getting around on vacation. Most people know about Oahu’s TheBus, but many don’t know much about Maui’s bus…
Maui’s Top 7 Free or Nearly Free Things to Do and See
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…
Review of Molokai Ferry Alii Tour
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…
Maui’s Molokini Island – A Top Snorkel and Scuba Diving Spot
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…
Hawaiian Fishponds
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…
Maui’s Kapalua Resort Opens New Hiking Trails
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…
US Airways Hawaii Flights on Sale this Fall
US Airways has announced some great fares to Hawaii from all across the US Mainland. One way fares are as low as $182. It seems like the East Coast folks…
Pausing to Admire a Maui Sunset
One of my favorite things to do in Hawaii is to stop to watch sunrise and sunset. I love watching all the colors of the earth and sky change moment…
ATA Fall Fare Sale Alert
Starting today, ATA Airlines is offering a 7-day sale with fares as low as $129 one way to Hawaii. To get the lowest rate, you must book online between today…
Maui Ocean Center
How would you like to see 2,000 fishes without getting wet? You can do this at the 750,000 gallon salt water fish at the Maui Ocean Center. This fantastic aquarium beautifully showcases…
