Zip lining is the next big thing to do all over the world. Zip lines are going up quickly throughout Hawaii. Here on Maui we have at least three operational zip lines. One up Crater road going up to the summit of Haleakala, one down near Makawao and another in West Maui. It’s an amazing […]
Maui is known for many things but deep water fishing is not one of them. Maybe I am traveling in the wrong circles but whenever I tune into one of those fishing shows, Maui is never a featured location. There could be a number of reasons for it but they only apply to cost for […]
Now I am a snorkeler. I just love it. It’s one of my favorite things to do in Maui. I know all the good quiet spots where I can enjoy the underwater life without having to deal with anyone else. It’s a way to escape into another world. I am a fish and not in […]
If you want any sort of sky watching activity. If that star gazing, sun or moon rising, the best place is definitely at the summit of Haleakala. The views from up there with the scenery and the whole mystic power of the place definitely puts you into a trance that you will not forget. The […]
Boogie Boarding, surf boarding and body surfing are some of the least expensive, cheapest things to do in Maui. If you have the gear then you are good to go and everyone has a body so at least that is taken care of. You can rent surf boards on a daily or weekly basis for […]
Hiking is another one of the best things to do in Maui. It is always part of a top ten wherever we go in the world. There is so much to see and do that you need to hike to that you should always enjoy the journey to it. Some of our favorite hikes […]
With the trade winds blowing at a constant speed you are sure to enjoy a great sail here in Maui. There are evening cruises, day trips, overnight excursions and charters available for whatever you want to do. There are plenty of great sailing opportunities. Explore the other islands in Maui county without ever exposing yourself […]
Now flying can be flying in an airplane, helicopter, lighter then air craft, skydiving, parasailing or paragliding. We love all types of flying. You have to like flying at least a little bit to make the journey out to Hawaii to begin with. The most popular type of flying to be had in Maui […]
Located up on the mountain at 1600′ above sea level. Makawao is an old cowboy town or what we here in Hawaii like to call Paniolos. These cowboys of spanish descent came to Makawao to hunt the wild cattle that was brought and let loose on Maui in 1793. The Paniolos of Spanish / […]
While tourism was slow to rebound initially after the 2008 crash, Hawaii has survived the economic doldrums fairly well and tourism has been up 20% in recent months, due to Mexico’s drug cartel violence spreading into tourist areas. There were a few Hawaiian casualties of the economic crisis though. Aloha Airlines just up and closed […]