Mother Nature giveth and Mother Nature taketh away, such is the case with the heart-shaped rock that once sat adjacent to the famous Nākālele Blowhole on Maui. Both naturally occurring phenomena were born from years of erosion, which is also the environmental factor that caused one of them to break. Following rumors that a tourist […]
Six months ago—on Aug. 8, 2023—wildfires destroyed the historic town of Lahaina on Maui. The fires, exacerbated by dry conditions and ferocious winds, killed at least 100 people and caused widespread damage. Thousands of structures, many of them homes, were burned to the ground. Front Street—the main roadway that follows the ocean—was destroyed, too, along
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series about Chef Zach Laidlaw, a West Maui farmer and chef who has greatly impacted his community after losing his home in the Lahaina fires. Another of Maui’s incredible chefs is getting his moment in the spotlight. That spotlight looks a little different, based on
Maui could really be called the Waterfalls Isle. There are dozens of waterfalls on Maui, from roadside falls to ones cascading from steep cliffs. A bunch are accessible without much effort, too. Here are some of the island’s best and most popular waterfalls. Note: Check weather conditions before heading to any waterfall in Hawaiʻi. Flash
The most recent additions to Maui’s dining scene bring innovation, fantastic flavors and a touch of excitement to the island’s gastronomic landscape. From cultural hubs to inventive takes on classic tastes, these establishments are unveiling a delightful array of culinary creations. Balai Pata View this post on Instagram A post shared by Balai
There are so many reasons to love Maui, from the gorgeous beaches in Wailea to the cooler climates of Makawao. But there are things that are unique to the Valley Isle—things you won’t find anywhere else in Hawaiʻi. Read More: 17 Reasons We Love Maui Right Now 1. Haleakalā Silverswords Atop Haleakalā, the dormant volcano that
Our annual Readers’ Choice Awards has a few categories that residents and visitors truly go to bat for, and deciding which of the many amazing banana bread spots on Maui are the best of the best always ends up being a heated battle. The moist, sweet, nut-filled bread is held in high regard on the
Unsurprisingly, the water color at Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on Maui is not normally pink. However, that all changed almost two weeks ago when its water color shifted to a rosy hue. So what’s up with Maui’s pink pond? Sightings of the Keālia Pond’s new water color were first reported on Oct. 30, and
About half an hour from Kahului Airport is Kīhei, a sunny area that stretches for 6 miles along Maui’s south coast. Once a destination for vacationing aliʻi (Hawaiian royalty), this laid-back beach town still lures visitors, with its golden sands, snorkeling, whale-watching, beachy eateries and a wide assortment of affordable accommodations. It’s easy to see
Starting on Nov. 1, all of West Maui—except for historic Lahaina—will reopen to tourism, according to Maui Mayor Richard Bissen. This speeds up the city’s initial plan of reopening the area in phases, which began on Oct. 6, two months after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than century ravaged Lahaina and killed at least
There are some restaurants that, for whatever reason, you keep coming back to. Sometimes it’s nostalgia. Sometimes it’s convenience. And almost always it’s because there’s something there that you love: atmosphere, service, sizzling steak bites with onions. That’s how it’s been for me with Tiffany’s Bar & Grill in Wailuku, a family-run neighborhood sports bar
It’s been almost three months since the ferocious Maui wildfires swept through Valley Isle communities like Lahaina and Kula—and while the news has began shining its spotlight elsewhere, we have not forgotten the tragedy that is still affecting Maui and its people. That tragedy, however, has only continued to grow as many visitors rerouted travel
