No vacation to Hawaii can be considered complete without a visit to one of its many stunning waterfalls, and Kauai and Maui are probably the two main islands with thousands to choose from! Most of the best waterfalls in Maui are easily accessible, either viewable directly from the road or along relatively easy hikes, unlike…
Watching the sun rise above the clouds from the Haleakala Crater summit on your Maui bucket list? If so, you’re not alone, you’ll be part of a jam-packed crowd! Try a short hike to the Leleiwi Overlook for a less congested sunrise viewing experience! To get a real feel for Haleakala’s rugged beauty you have to…
For many first-time travelers to Maui, a visit to the island is not complete without experiencing a Haleakala sunrise. It’s one of those magical Maui experiences that you’ll remember long after your trip, especially if you are lucky and have great weather and visibility for your Haleakala sunrise. Despite the need to wake up at…
Need a relaxing stroll in the morning on your Maui vacation? Check out the Kapalua Coastal Trail, an easy hike along the beautiful Maui northwest coastline. And what does the Kapalua Coastal Trail hike offer? Beautiful sandy beaches and spectacular bay views? Check! Interesting family fun sections with tide pools to explore and nesting birds…
Haven’t explored the windward side of Maui yet? You’re not alone, most visitors to Maui head to Lahaina and the sunny, leeward side of Maui or to Haleakala National Park on the south side of Maui. With its lush rainforests, spectacular mountain ranges and beautiful beaches, the windward side of Maui holds a special allure!…
Wonder if you could ever hike a trail on the moon or the Mars? Most likely not, but hiking the Sliding Sands Trail in the Haleakala National Park, Maui, is probably the closest you’ll get. The Sliding Sands Trail winds through the ancient Haleakala volcanic crater, with a surreal, extra-terrestrial kind of landscape. You can…
The best hikes in Maui are diverse, from waterfall hikes and coastal walks to crater hikes and rainforest hikes. If you are planning a trip to the Hawaiian paradise of Maui, you will definitely want to add some of these Maui hikes to your itinerary for the island. Several of these hikes in Maui are…
The best things to do in Haleakala National Park are both memorable and diverse. From standing at the summit of a volcano and hiking into the Martian landscape of the crater valley to walking through a dense forest of bamboo on Maui’s lush east coast, Haleakala National Park offers many bucket list adventures. Haleakala National…
Is the black sand beach in Maui on your Hawaii bucket list? Officially Pailoa Beach or Honokalani Beach, the black sand beach near Hana in Maui is among the top attractions on the island. Located inside Waiʻānapanapa State Park, one of the best stops on the Road to Hana, Maui’s black sand beach is spectacularly…
Choosing the best Road to Hana stops for your first drive on the famous route can be a little overwhelming. One of the best things to do in Maui, the Road to Hana drive is on the bucket list of most first-time visitors to the island. And deservedly so…the scenery along the route is breathtaking….