Archive: Nov 2014

Zip-line Adventures We like this activity and we have been many times on our days off. It is like a nature walk with some quick slides down some zip lines, this will get your adrenaline going (and some light exercise too). This activity is one of the fastest growing eco-adventure style activities. Located upcountry at…

Ulalena TheatreMaui Theatre in Lahaina Towne Presents ‘Ulalena, a theatrical experience as impressive as the story. This is not just a theatre. It is a multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art venue built for this presentation. It employs the talents of some of Hawaii’s most distinguished musicians and performers, combining live traditional Hawaiian music with 8-channel surround…

Lomi-lomi Hawaiian massage & Spa Treatments One of the best massages you will ever have. Hawaiian style massage is a deep tissue massage. It is great for athletes and for relaxation, If you want soft, ask for it. or you will be in for a tough time. Hawaiian massage has a spiritual side that…

Food TrucksFood Carts have recently gained popularity in Maui. There are some seafood & shrimp carts at the Kahului Harbor, and Several Carts like the Taco trucks, you can find on the way to big beach. The one we recommend worth checking is the Kinaole truck parked near Kam 1 beach, in Kihei. They…

Outdoor Markets Outdoor markets abound. There a a few that run all week long like the north Kihei market at the old Suda Store on North Kihei Road, and the swap meet in Kahului and the Maui Community College, which just runs on Saturdays. Try the Kihei Market Place, the Aloha Market, and the…

Shopping The essentials: When you arrive in Maui, go directly to a real surf shop and buy yourself a cool surfer tee-shirt and some proper baggies (board shorts), and some slippers (flip-flops, sandals, thongs, you know). If you are going swimming and snorkeling a lot buy yourself a Lycra shirt called a “rash guard”….

Fine Dining Maui has some excellent restaurants, featuring local and Polynesian styles and international cuisine. The local ingredients particularly the fresh fish make a few good restaurant meals on Maui absolutely essential. Hawaiian style cuisine is a blend of Polynesian with strong Asian influences. The modern Hawaiian cuisine has broadened to embrace an even wider…

Try some Local Foods  Drink a glass of fresh guava juice or try a P.O.G. (passion fruit, orange, guava) juice, Eat some fresh pineapple, Papaya. Try a Spam Musubi, Manapua (pork bun),  some POI (taro paste), Pork Lau-lau (shredded pork cooked in a taro leaf). There are many great places to get local food….

Maui Ocean CenterSeeing the underwater world is now easier than ever before. The Maui Ocean Center at Maalaea harbor is a world class aquarium that features the underwater magic that was only accessible to snorkelers and scuba divers. Bring the whole family and take some time to encounter this marvelous display of underwater life….

Rent a Kayak The easiest way to access the reef and near-shore waters is to rent a kayak. Minimal skill required, but some “ocean sense” is essential. We only recommend kayaking in the early mornings and staying inside the reef. Then you can take a short tour up and down along the coast and…