While visiting Maui is enjoyable no matter what language you speak, knowing some of the basic words and popular phrases can make your trip even better. Besides, it also helps you to learn the local culture - which is one thing traveling is all about! Though the words look and sound intimidating, the Hawaiian Alphabet is not too difficult. Think of this: There are only 13 letters. 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w), and a "symbol" the 'okina (this symbol informs the speaker to make a 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
