A taste of this year’s Summer Olympics is coming to Maui as USA’s Artistic Swimming team brings their silver medal-winning performances to the shores of Wailea. On Sunday, Oct. 13, the team will wow guests at a one-of-a-kind performance in Wailea Beach Resort’s Maluhia infinity-edge pool. This up-close and personal performance starts at 4 p.m. […]
So you’re taking a vacation to Hawaiʻi—and you want to squeeze in a side trip to Maui? We won’t talk you out of it! If you’re going to spend at least a week in Hawaiʻi, you might want to consider visiting more than one island. Most flights from Honolulu take less than an hour—it’s only
“Love you and support you guys,” a grinning Christopher Chou says as he signs off from a video clip that’s racked up over 2 million views on TikTok. Like the hundreds of thousands of fans now following him on social media, I’ve found so much joy through posts by Chris and his sister, Tiffany Chou,
Maui restaurants have long been using farm-fresh, locally grown ingredients, many of which are grown right on the Valley Isle. Here’s how you ranked the best farm-to-table restaurant on the island in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. (Make your reservations now!) Mama’s Fish House Restaurant & Inn View this post on Instagram A
Overlooking one of the best beaches in the world, Kāʻanapali Beach Resort has proudly served as Maui’s most Hawaiian hotel since 1964—an accolade earned through its continued commitment to authentic Hawaiian culture and experiences. Honored with prestigious readers’ choice awards from the likes of Condé Nast Traveler for Top Hawaiʻi Resort in 2023 as well
What started as a normal day on Aug. 8, 2023, ended with me helplessly watching as the island where I was born and raised was consumed by a fiery hellscape. The next morning, all of Maui awoke to discover the horrifying reality that our beloved, historic Lahaina Town was gone. The days that followed were
Tucked away at the Maui Mall in Kahului, a quaint and vibrantly colored corner shop named Tasaka Guri Guri takes patrons’ palates on a nostalgic journey. After more than a century in business—and 50 years in this space—the family-run business continues to serve its signature frozen dessert, one only found on Maui. Not exactly sherbet
Maui has a range of culinary options, from hole-in-the-wall eateries to upscale dining experiences in five-star hotels. If you’re planning a trip to the Valley Isle soon, make reservations at one of these five restaurants, favorites of our readers in our HAWAIʻI Magazine 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Mama’s Fish House Restaurant & Inn Mama’s
Maui’s obsession with food trucks continues to grow, introducing a variety of new palate-pleasing options for diverse tastes. From intentionally sourced pizza to renowned vegan fare, these fresh culinary ventures are a foodie’s delight. Here, we highlight six eateries that are the latest to grace the Valley Isle dining scene. Da Grateful Dough With a
Maui has every kind of shop you can imagine, from big-box retailers to small, locally owned boutiques. And we suggest the latter to find unique gifts and souvenirs. Here are three shops we’ve recently discovered—and you should, too. The Monarch Collective, Makawao From ceramic plant pots and puka shell earrings crafted on Maui to silk
After years of intentional planning and renovation, the Fairmont Kea Lani on Maui completed its stunning cultural redesign this January. The project updated more than just the resort’s luxurious one-bedroom suites and two-story villas; it also introduced a reimagined lobby with a new bar and restaurant as well as an immersive Hawaiian cultural center. The
Heading to Maui but want to stay somewhere other than a busy hotel or sprawling resort? Here are three under-the-radar accommodations that will make your vacation to the Valley Isle really feel like an escape. Lumeria Maui, Makawao The moment you walk onto the lush 5.6-acre property in Upcountry Maui, you get what Lumeria Maui
