Vacation rental condos can vary widely. However, here are some ideas of what to bring from home when planning your Maui packing list.
Current Maui Farmer’s Markets
Here is a list of Maui’s current (April 2022) farmer’s markets and farm stands. Note locations, dates and times are subject to change.
A shipwreck and a traffic circle
If you’re staying in Kihei, you’ll have seen the shipwreck and noticed the highway construction. What’s the story?
My favorite kid activities on Maui
How to keep the kids busy while on your Maui vacation? Here are some of my favorite kid activities on Maui.
The best donuts and malasadas on Maui
In honor of Fat Tuesday, here is my list of where to find the best donuts and malasadas when on Maui. Donut lovers rejoice!
So you want to buy a vacation condo?
Many catch the dream of wanting to own a Maui vacation condo, a piece of paradise. Here are some things to consider.
Maui Open Studios is BACK!
The annual Maui Open Studios event is back starting this weekend. Visit Maui artists in their studios, talk story, buy treasures.
How to access a resort pool
Vacation rentals save you money with way more space than a hotel room. But is there a way to also get resort pool access while on Maui?
It’s #BookDirect Day!
It’s #bookdirect day! Tired of paying service fees and limited communication with your vacation rental owner? #bookdirect safely
Where to buy your local coffee?
I love drinking local coffee when traveling. Here are my recommendations for locally grown and roasted coffee on Maui.
Where to exercise on vacation
There are numerous exercise options available to you in South Kihei. Some will require equipment, but others are complete free.
Maui Holiday Events coming up!
Here are a few Maui holiday events that are scheduled for December 2021. I will update this list as I come across more.
The return of the Blue Door Bread Company
Kihei’s Blue Door Bread Company is back, serving up amazing artisan sourdough breads and pizzas. Bread lovers rejoice!
How to cut a pineapple
In today’s videos I demonstrate at our our Maui Kamaole I-103 condo kitchen how to cut a pineapple and how to prep the top for planting.
Have you seen the whale exhibit?
We finally made it to the Maui Ocean Center’s new whale exhibit. It is so well done. I love this Maui aquarium with all its local reef fish.
May 2021 Updates at our Maui Kamaole condo!
This month we replaced the living and dining room furnishings at our Maui Kamaole condo. Love the update in look and style.
Our Sugar Beach remodel is complete!
We are excited to announce our Sugar Beach remodel is complete! Love the new kitchen and wall color, together with some new furnishings.
Maui’s own German Bakery!
Some of you may know that I (Cara) grew up in Austria. It’s been a while, but one of the things I really miss is a good grainy loaf of bread. While Costco has a decent loaf in their bakery section, it doesn’t come close to the Austrian/German Bakery of[…]
Sale of Kihei Surfside 405
In July 2010 we moved to Maui with the intention of buying a few vacation rentals. We’d stayed in vacation rentals on Maui before. We had owned long-term rentals before. Surely this would be doable. On September 26, 2010 we became the proud owners of Kihei Surfside 405 and Sugar[…]
Lunch at Ami Ami
Prior to Covid our family frequently ate out for lunch or dinner to celebrate special occasions. Covid has changed that, but this past week we had cause for celebration and I insisted. After much deliberation, we agreed to try ‘Ami Ami’ for lunch. Ami Ami is located along South Kihei[…]