So, you’re planning a vacation to Maui or just wondering where to stay on your next trip? There are many great accommodations on island and several different areas to choose from. Our favorite area, of course, is South Maui, for its sunshine, beautiful beaches and its more laid back non-tourist/high-rise resort feel. In Kihei, Wailea and Makena you trade in the cramped high rise hotels of the west side and settle into the best part of the island to find a vacation rental on Maui. While staying at a high-end resort Read More
New Year’s Eve on Maui
Lucky you that you are ringing in the new year on our favorite island, Maui. While you don’t even need something special to do on Maui for New Year’s Eve to have the ultimate night, here are some events and ideas if you are looking for a really big bang to bring in the new year. Firework Cruise New Year’s Eve firework cruises are very popular and as you can imagine, very fun. Pride of Maui offers their only cruise of the year on NYE. The Pacific Whale Foundation has a number of cruises available, as well. New Read More
Celebrating Christmas on Maui
You've made an amazing decision to vacation on Maui for your Christmas holiday. The island offers everything it normally would at any other time of the year - sunshine, beautiful sunsets, beaches galore and many day trip options, however make sure to take advantage of these special events during the most wonderful time of the year. Lighted Banyan Tree in Lahaina The famous banyan tree in Lahaina comes to life with lights for the Christmas holiday. Make sure to visit at night to experience the twinkling tree. Read More
Whale Watching Excursions on Maui
Our beloved friends - the whales - are back! We love this time of year because whale watching excursions abound. There are many great options. Be prepared to see some whales up close and personal! Whale season typically runs from mid-November until early May. Here are some great options for whale watching while on Maui. The best we have found by far is Maui Adventure Cruises. They use large inflatable outboard engine boars (similar to the Coast Guard) so you are very close to the water - yes you can stick Read More
Favorite Maui Dining
The next best thing to the beach on Maui...is eating on Maui!! There are some of the most amazing restaurants all around the island. We put together a list of all of our favorites as a quick guide. Mama’s Fish House in Paia has great food and awesome views. AMAZING. Lahaina Grill in Lahaina- is Lory’s favorite restaurant. Humu- at Grand Wailea. The setting outside is really nice, tropical. Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant at the Shops of Wailea. the BEST Pina Coladas and great happy hour! The macadamia nut Read More
Trick or Treat! Halloween on Maui
Halloween on Maui Just because you’re not in the cold, rainy and leaf-changing atmosphere many of us have come to know Halloween as, doesn’t mean there isn’t some of the best "Halloweening" in paradise on Maui. The Valley Island goes all out for the holiday, actually, and if you’re up for festivities of all kinds, you are in the right place. We’ve listed some of the biggest happenings for Halloween below! Lahaina Lahaina Town has one of the biggest Halloween parties on island. If you want to Read More
Where to golf in South Maui
Anytime of year, but especially when escaping the cold, snowy Mainland golf can be a great activity while on Maui. Even if you're not an avid golfer, if you are on Maui, golf is something to seriously consider. The views, the weather, the food...what more can you ask for? The majority of our properties are on South Maui, so we're letting you in on a few of our golfing secrets in this area. There is a PGA tour stop about an hour away that you can play as well, and is worth the trip, so we've included it in our Read More
Best car rental deal on Maui
If you are planning a vacation to Maui, you will more than likely want to rent a car. While Uber and Lyft are now on island, there are a few day trips worth having a car for, even if you don't have one for your entire trip. Not too mention if you are staying in condo or home, you'll want to get groceries as well. If you are staying on South Maui, some of the road trips to consider are the La Perouse Bay, Road to Hana (plan for an entire day), Upcountry, Haleakala (but you need to get your sunrise access pass Read More
Hotel Tax (TAT) to increase January 1, 2018
We always want to make our guests aware of changes to fees, taxes, policies, etc. Effective January 1, 2018, the Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT or Hotel Tax) will increase by 1% - from 9.25% to 10.25%. This increase will be used to pay for a new monorail line in Honolulu connecting to the airport. The TAT is levied upon every operator and plan manager on the gross rental or gross rental proceeds from furnishing transient accommodations (hotels and lodging). This fee has always been a part of the required Read More
Top 10 Favorite South Maui Happy Hours
While we know every hour on Maui to be happy, it is nice to know the best places to visit for appetizer and drink specials. So, we put together a list of our favorite happy hours on South Maui. If you’re looking to save some money when it comes to food and beverages, many of these options work for an early or late dinner – and always great company and stellar views. Ko – Ko is located in the Fairmont Kea Lani and is South Maui cuisine at its finest. Happy hour is featured from 3-5 pm daily with $10 Read More
