Articles tagged ‘maui’
Best Beginner Surf Spots
By Julie Blakley | June 19th, 2008 |
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Hawaii is surfing Mecca. It is where great surfers have been born and where some of the biggest, gnarliest waves make for awe-inspiring pro-surf competitions (think The Pipeline off Honolulu). Now, I don’t know if you have seen Blue Crush, but the idea of being mercilessly pounded against a reef by terrifyingly huge and very [...]
Mountain Biking Kaupo Road
By Julie Blakley | May 13th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
For Hawaiian vacationers looking for an adventure a chance to show their athletic prowess, mountain biking can be a great option. It also gives willing and in-shape tourists a chance to see some really beautiful and often less accessible areas of the islands. One of these areas ideal for mountain biking is Kaupo Road [...]
Lanai’s Pineapple Festival
By Julie Blakley | April 16th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Are you planning spending the Fourth of July in Hawaii and want to know a great way to celebrate our nation’s independence? What better way than eating pineapple, listening to good music and watching a spectacular fireworks display? On July 4, 2008, Lanai City will hold it’s 16th Annual Pineapple Festival. The festival celebrates and [...]
Maui Invitational
By Julie Blakley | April 7th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Do you love college basketball? Thinking you may be in Hawaii over Thanksgiving weekend? If you answered yes to both of these questions, there are few better opportunities to combine collegiate athletics and beautiful beaches than by attending the Maui Invitational Tournament from November 24-26 this year. The tournament, which has a long standing tradition [...]
Maui’s Best Restaurant? Hali’imaile General Store
By Jessica | March 25th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
When you hear the name Hali’imaile General Store you probably aren’t thinking of fine dining. You’re probably thinking of a place to pop in and grab a carton of milk or loaf of bread on the way home. But that’s part of the charm of the Hali’imaile General Store - it’s a three-star restaurant in [...]
Molokini
By Jessica | March 21st, 2008 | Add a Comment »
When I first saw the name “Molokini” I assumed it was either a new kind of tiny swimsuit or a fruity but potent cocktail. Thankfully, I was wrong on both counts.
Molokini is a tiny crescent-shaped island off the coast of Maui, and it’s a great spot for snorkeling and diving. Its distinct shape is half [...]
Boogie Boarding
By Julie Blakley | March 20th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
If you’re craving to ride some famous Hawaiian waves, but not sure if you’re up for grueling effort to learn how to surf, than body boarding (aka boogie boarding) might be the perfect activity for your island vacation. Body boards, which are more commonly known as boogie boards, can be found anywhere from drug stores [...]
The Plantation Inn in Maui
By Jessica | March 11th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Maybe the beach isn’t your main focus in Hawaii. Maybe you’d like to experience life like a local might, not living right on a white sandy beach, but in town. Of course, you’d want access to the great beaches, or why bother visiting Hawaii, right? But perhaps you’d like to get away from the sun [...]
Maui’s Sugar Cane Train
By Jessica | March 7th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
There’s something about riding on a train that makes people smile - and you don’t have to be a train fanatic to get excited about riding an historic train, either. On Maui you can get from Lahaina to Ka’anapali by train, and even saying the name is fun - all aboard the Sugar Cane Train!
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Maui Ocean Center
By Jessica | February 26th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
When you’re visiting Maui and you’re looking for an up-close-and-personal view of marine life that doesn’t involve you actually getting in the water, you want to make a trip to the Maui Ocean Center. The center, which calls itself “The Hawaiian Aquarium,” is the largest tropical reef aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, covering more than [...]
