Valentine’s Day is only a week away, so here are a few suggestions for restaurants with a romantic atmosphere and special prix fixe menus. Reservations are recommended though—and soon—if you want to snag a table for two at any of these places. Merriman’s Kapalua (Maui) Culinary pioneer Peter Merriman’s restaurant has a stunning view overlooking Kapalua Bay […]
It’s one of the most recognizable sights on Maui, the Pools of Oheo, a lovely stop in East Maui’s Kipahulu District of Haleakala National Park, also known as Seven Sacred Pools. But, before you hit the Road to Hana pavement to get here, be aware of this important National Park Service alert that’s still in
Seeing the sunrise at the top of Haleakala (“house of the sun”) is a thrilling pilgrimage that many first-time visitors to the volcano make, but backpacking its trails to campsites or cabins miles past what can be seen from an overlook or visitors center takes the experience to another level. Its remote wilderness has a
We’ve reached the point that most people don’t look forward to—the Road to Hana’s famous twists and stomach-churning turns. From the passenger seat, I watch the driver grip the steering wheel with both hands as he turns it all the way left, all the way right, then left again with so much precision and effort
For all of you travelers who plan to include the stunning sight of the sun rising over the Maui horizon on your Hawaii agendas, this is an important new development: You’ll have to make reservations to view sunrise from atop Haleakala beginning February 1. Because, as you can easily see, a vista like this… Photo:
Malama aina, or “to care for the land,” is central to Hawaii’s lifestyle. Here’s a few activities and organizations that will help you help the Islands remain as beautiful as when you arrived. 1. Learn about and maintain Molokai’s beautiful land preserves On the tiny island of Molokai, there are no resorts or traffic lights—just
Outside of the cozy takeout-style eatery, there’s a line. It’s 1:45 p.m., 15 minutes before chef and owner Sheldon Simeon closes for the day, but there’s still a strong demand for a bowl of his ‘ono comfort-food grinds. Tin Roof is nestled between an art gallery and a payday loan store in Dairy Center, a nondescript
Kaanapali, on Maui’s western coastline, isn’t exactly a secret. It’s one of the most popular places to stay, play and dine on Maui. Even with all of its fame, there are tucked away corners where savvy visitors can enrich their Valley Isle experience. 1. Totally Hawaiian Gift Gallery Photo courtesy: Totally Hawaiian Gift Gallery Locally
Detail on the black-sand grains of Pailoa. Photo: Daniel Sullivan/HAWAIʻI Magazine Waianapanapa State Park is a popular stop along Hana Highway—the 64.4-mile Road to Hana, known for its 620 curves, countless waterfalls, lush green scenery and remote hidden beauty. At around mile marker 32, 2 miles outside Hana Town, a sign directs you toward the
On the island of Maui for Turkey Day? Here are some restaurants and menus you should check out for an especially memorable holiday dinner. Bistro Molokini The restaurant at the Grand Wailea offers a three-course feast with choices of pumpkin bisque, argula salad, sage garlic roasted turkey and pumpkin cheese or pie for dessert.
It’s ON. After getting the green light this week due to a projected 30-foot swell, the Peahi Challenge is currently underway. Surf heavyweights like Greg Long, Aaron Gold, Shaun Walsh, Grant Baker, Kai Lenny and last year’s winner Billy Kemper are currently in the water preparing to drop in and rip (or be ripped by)
Winter awakens a beast. For a period of about 15 days a year, the surf break, Peʻahi, also nicknamed Jaws, reveals its unrest: monster waves between 40 and 60 feet—lashing its teeth at those who dare brush up against its pearly whites. Through the fearful visual, there’s also a haunting reverence, recently evidenced in the
