Maui

More Airline Competition Coming to Maui

More Airline Competition Coming to Maui

January 12, 2012. Today Hawaiian Airlines announced an increase in service to and from Kahului Maui. That's good news for visitors and residents alike, since it will undoubtedly rekindle already fierce competition with rival Alaska Air. This means we can expect to see even more...

Posted in: Industry News, Maui

Free Whale Watching in Hawaii

Free Whale Watching in Hawaii

It's whale season in Hawaii from now through next Spring, and it's easy to spot giant Humpbacks on your Hawaii vacation. Seeing Humpbacks weighing up to 90,000 lbs is a sight that no local or Hawaii visitor ever tires of. Whale watching tours are popular on all the islands....

Posted in: Big Island, Culture and Events, Kauai, Maui, Oahu, Travel tips

Choosing The Right Hawaiian Island

Choosing The Right Hawaiian Island

One frequent question we're asked is which island to visit. For those of you who are frequent visitors to Hawaii, you know it comes down to a personal choice since each island is unique. I've put together my thoughts on the subject and look forward to hearing yours. Oahu...

Posted in: Big Island, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, Travel tips

American Safari Cruises Finally Come to Hawaii

American Safari Cruises Finally Come to Hawaii

Back in February 2008, we wrote about American Safari Cruises, which was to bring luxury yacht cruising to Hawaii starting later that year. The 145-foot, 36-guest, American-flagged Safari Explorer allows destinations not accessible by traditional cruise ships. Their cruises...

Posted in: Big Island, Industry News, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Travel tips

Maui Tips from Aleks and Paul

Two of our readers, Aleksandra "Aleks" Witkowska and Paul Tomaszewski, recently took a break from their Chicago winter and vacationed on two Hawaiian islands.  Last week we featured their Big Island report.  Today we're showcasing their Maui adventure. We appreciate...

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Maui Airport Beach Layover Find

If you find yourself with time to spare at Kahului (OGG), have we got a gem for you: Kanaha Beach Park. This park, which has recently undergone much work and renovation, is great. The water is often calm in the morning, and is great for kids. Afternoons can be windy,...

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