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
What to Pack for Maui Vacation
One of the great things about heading to Maui is that not only is the weather almost the same year around (Maui Weather) but it is a very casual beach location. This makes answering the question: What to pack for Maui? an easy task. Get ready to pack for Maui! Tank tops T-shirts (we like comfy printed one like Tommy Bahama) Shorts - make sure you have pockets for your mobile phone, pool keys, & sunscreen Swimming attire Flip flops Hats Water-proof phone case Sun dresses and Read More
Maui Condo Deals
Maui has become a 12 month travel destination, but even so there are times that you can find Maui condo deals. The Pauli Family offers 10 great condos for rent in South Maui. You can find 9 of them here at Ekahi Village and our newest is located in Kihei at Kamaole One unit 3. Keep reading to find out more about our best times to visit Maui. Don't want to wait for the end? Go straight to our Maui condo deals page now. Many people believe that summer time is the best time to visit Maui for condo specials and Read More
Rat Lungworm on Maui
There have been some recent news stories spreading across the media about Rat Lungworm disease on Maui. Yes, there has been an increase of this disease found on Maui, but it is still very uncommon. So far in 2017 six (6) cases of Rat Lungworm have been confirmed on Maui; 4 residents and 2 visitors. The disease was introduced to Hawaii in rats coming over South East Asia on cargo ships. The disease is then spread via snails crawling on produce. According to reports from the Maui News the slug appears to be most Read More
Maui is still sweet, but missing its sugar
The Changing Face of Maui In January 2016 the Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company (HC&S) announced it was shutting down their sugar cane operations by the end of 2016 This announcement was met with mixed emotions. There are those who have been clamoring for HC&S to end its cane burning operations, citing environmental and also health concerns. There are also those who see cane and the traditional form of harvesting as a way of life, of how Maui (and Hawaii) used to be, and want it to carry on Read More
