Do you buy souvenirs? Here are some of my favorites. I love looking at them and remembering our vacations!
Olowalu Landing
Have you been to Olowalu Landing? This is a historic site which is off the beaten track and with some good snorkeling to boot.
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.
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?
Getting Married on Maui!
Thinking of getting married on Maui? Getting Maui’d is a popular thing! There are many variables, I recommend hiring a wedding planner.
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.
Safer Outside Vaccination Requirements
Maui County’s new Safer Outside plan reduces capacity and requires proof of vaccination at certain businesses effective Sept 15 2021.
Upcountry roadtrip and restaurant update
Sig and I love taking a Maui-style roadtrip to Ulupalakua Ranch. The views, the burgers and then dessert are worth the drive.
Hosmer’s Grove Walk
Hosmer’s Grove is a short easy hike just inside Haleakala National Park. There are two parts – a non-native, and a native section.
Minigolf on Maui
Looking for a fun non-beach activity? We love the minigolf and bumper boats at the Maui Golf and Sports Park in Maalaea Harbor.
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.
Cara’s favorite Maui to-dos
Here are a few of my favorite Maui to-dos. Haleakala definitely tops the list, together with whale watching (January-March).
Cara’s Maui favorites
I am often asked about my Maui favorites. Here is a list of my favorites. Please call ahead to ask re Covid dining specifics
Further loosening of Covid rules
The State of Hawaii is loosening the Covid rules a little. As of June 15 you no longer need to get a pre-travel test for inter-island travel.
Reopening of the Maui Tropical Plantation
At long last the Maui Tropical Plantation has reopened. Kumu Farms and Maui ‘Oma Coffee have reimagined the plantation store.
Glorious Wailea walk and a flying dress
On yesterday’s Wailea beach walk we ran into a friend who owns Maui Flying Dress. It sounds like such a fun photo shoot.
Maui Chocolate Factory
Did you know there are chocolate growers on Maui? Well, cocoa growers to be more precise. What is your favorite Maui chocolate?
Did you know Wailea has a farmer’s market?
Wailea Village, the new upscale shopping area by Manolis Pizza Company and the Wailea Blue Course, opened just as Covid was beginning. They’ve had a rough start of it, with half the store fronts still empty. Management decided to help its shops out this past January by starting a Tuesday[…]