Prince passed away this morning at the age of 57. The iconic artist leaves behind a career that spans more than 35 years and will be remembered for his genius and profound influence on funk, rock and R&B. He was provocative, flamboyant, experimental and his canon reflected that with his sound and style always going […]
In late 2014, the international car-on-demand app service, Uber, came to Maui and is drastically changing the island’s transportation industry, servicing the entire island. Right now, there are two options for Uber on Maui, uberx (a basic four-door car) and uberSELECT (a luxury vehicle), and Maui riders are using these as an alternative to renting
Chef Mark Ellman is known as one of the original 12 founders of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement, and for being one of the more prolific restaurateurs on Maui. In the 30+ years he and his ohana have lived on Maui, Ellman has opened over 17 restaurants, including Avalon Restaurant and Bar, Honu Seafood and
If you ask someone where Turtle Town is on Maui, it’s likely you could get two, maybe three different answers. Several spots just south of Wailea from Nahuna Point to Black Sand Beach have impressive snorkeling with an abundance of turtle sightings. Best of all, none of these spots have the crowds of say, Hanauma
The shallow waters and powerless waves at Kalama Beach Park make way for a beginners’ break called The Cove”—the perfect place to learn to surf. Maui doesn’t get enough credit as a destination for novice surfers. Sure, the tradewinds can wreak havoc on Maui’s waves by the afternoon hours, but the upside is that our
As much of an annoyance vog, or volcanic smog, can be, it’s a part of island living. As we all respectfully understand, nature does what she does here, including filling our skies (and lungs) with the stuff courtesy of Kilauea’s constant activity on Hawaii Island. The toxic gas is attributed for causing headaches, watery eyes,
Maui’s appeal lies partially in its ability to provide places that one can still enjoy quiet solitude. The 7-mile stretch of lava fields that make up Keoneoio Bay (also called La Perouse Bay after a European explorer) is one of those places. In Hawaiian, keoneoio literally means “the bonefish sand,” and refers to the popular
Walking so far up into the clouds along steep switchbacks and knife-edge ridges that the view below is hard to distinguish between sea and sky. This is the Waihee Ridge Trail on Mauna Kahalawai, also called the West Maui Mountains. The 2.5-mile hike is known as one of the most scenic treks on the island, and
The Road to Hana is the biggest tourist attraction in Maui and rightfully so, but it’s not the only way to get there. If you want to take the road less traveled and steer away from traffic and crowded stops, do it the way locals do — backwards! Start in Kula and follow the road
Something is cooking up over on Maui… The local food scene, whether it’s in the shape of a diner, truck or seaside lanai (patio), is shaping up to the most exciting in Hawaii this season. Whether you’re looking for lunch or dinner, these three have more than enough to pique your palate’s interest. Hana Ranch
Every Friday, a different town in Maui County hosts a block party. Each town has a different personality, but the parties are made up of three things: local food, local music and local vendors. Kids are more than welcome to join the party—it’s a family atmosphere. Dogs too! Here’s a guide to all the festivities:
After its first three months of service to the Hawaiian Islands, Virgin America has already expanded its travel options from California adding direct flights from Los Angeles to both Honolulu and Kahului. The airline already offers daily service from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to both Oahu and Maui where travelers can connect to New
