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 Haleakala Sliding Sands Trail winds through the ancient Haleakala volcanic crater, with a surreal, extra-terrestrial kind of landscape. You…
The best hikes in Maui are diverse, from waterfall trails and coastal walks to crater hikes and rainforest hikes. Hiking is the ideal way to get up close to the sensational beauty of the Valley Isle’s landscapes. If you are planning a trip to the Hawaiian paradise of Maui, you will definitely want to add…
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 both exciting and a little overwhelming. The Road to Hana is considered one of the most scenic driving routes in the world. One of the best things to do in Maui, the Road to Hana road trip is…
Molokini Crater snorkeling is THE best snorkeling in Maui! Maui, the second largest of the Hawaiian islands, is famous for its beautiful beaches, mountains, volcanoes, rainforests, and culture. Maui is also home to some of the best snorkeling spots in the world, where you can see colorful tropical fish, coral, sea turtles, and other marine…
Turtle Town snorkeling in Maui is a must-have experience if you love exploring underwater landscapes. When it comes to snorkeling, Maui stands out among the Hawaiian islands due to its strategic location in the very heart of the Hawaiian archipelago, resulting in ideal snorkeling conditions: sheltered bays protected from the ocean swells by the surrounding…
Maui whale watching – the one item every Maui bucket list must have! Watching a 40,000-pound, fully-grown Pacific humpback whale breach the surface of the water by propelling its full body completely into the air is truly amazing, a once-in-a-lifetime experience! We took the eye-level, motorized, inflatable raft, whale watching tour in Maui, and gaped…