Visiting Surfing Goat Dairy Maui & Exploring Upcountry

By Aloha | Sep 28, 2021 |

Let’s head to the Valley Isle, where Surfing Goat Dairy is a great place to visit during a tour of gorgeous Upcountry Maui.  Our Day Upcountry During a recent visit to Maui, we stopped by the Surfing Goat Dairy and explored Upcountry. With an 11:00 am checkout at the West Maui condo (between Kaanapali and…

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Blowhole Maui: A Day Exploring the West Side

By Aloha | Sep 23, 2021 |

Have you ever heard of Nakalele Blowhole Maui? This is one of the most amazing sights on the island, and it’s part of a day exploring the west side. Here’s a recap of our adventure seeing this cool spot and how you can include it on your next Hawaii vacation. Nakalele Blowhole Maui Nakalele Point…

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Exploring Haleakala, Maui’s “House of the Sun”

By Aloha | Mar 28, 2021 |

We’ll take a look at the wide variety of activities and experiences available that are centered around Haleakala Crater on Maui. The list is practically endless. We’ll stick to some general themes about the “House of the Sun” and how you can best plan a trip to make the most of it. As we have…

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Neighbor Island Waterfall Rappelling

By Aloha | Jul 10, 2019 |

Hawaii is home to a relatively new adventure sport gaining popularity around the world: waterfall rappelling (known also as “canyoneering”). It seems crazy to surrender to gravity under a torrent of falling water, tethered to life by only a thin rope and safety harness and belaying down a sheer, slick rock cliff. Maybe it is,…

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Humpbacks of Hawaii in 3D at Maui Ocean Center

By Aloha | Mar 7, 2019 |

The Maui Ocean Center in Wailuku recently opened its new Humpbacks of Hawaii Exhibit & Sphere experience. The visionary exhibit debuted on February 10 and is already attracting many astonished visitors. It is an entirely unique, virtual underwater experience that takes you beneath the surface and into the mystical world of the seemingly magical ,…

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Eat like a local: Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors

By Aloha | May 2, 2018 |

For Hawaii visitors looking for truly “local” food and drink, look no further than Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors. Certainly, Hawaii offers countless bars, diners, breweries, and boutique eateries to choose from on each island. In recent years Hawaii has seen an explosion of new establishments catering to all cultured tastes. Virtually all are worth…

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10 Top Things to Do in Maui for Free

By AlohaBruce | Sep 5, 2017 |

As promised, I’m back this week with another post about free things to do in Hawaii. I’ve been working my way around the Hawaiian islands, discovering the best things to do for free, so make sure to check out my posts, 10 Free Things To Do On Kauai, 10 Free Things To Do On The…

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Our Guide to the Best Towns in Maui

By AlohaBruce | Mar 31, 2017 |

Want to see some of the best towns in Maui? These charming places are worth slowing down for.  When you choose to visit Maui, you’re deciding to avoid the “big city” of Honolulu and enjoy a more rural experience. But what if you went a step further and really explored some of the small towns…

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Maui Ocean Center: Visit or Skip It?

By AlohaBruce | Oct 19, 2016 |

There’s nothing like a trip to Hawaii to inspire you to examine marine life — after all, when you’re in the islands, you’re practically living in the middle of a giant aquarium! However, no matter how much you snorkel and SCUBA, it’s impossible to experience all the marine life Hawaii has to offer… which is…

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