Category: Maui Vacations

Some of our favorite memories on Maui are from hiking! Maui hikes are unbeatable in their variety, accessibility, and the final payoff you can get for (relatively) little effort. Whether you're looking for an easy jungle cruise with a 250-foot waterfall at the end or a longer trek through the crater of Haleakala, you're in for a treat! So what's the best hike on Maui? Where do you hike? What should you bring? For the answers to these questions and more, let's dig in.

While you're on Maui, chances are you'll see bumper stickers, signs, and notices urging people to show aloha. So what exactly is the aloha spirit? Aloha Defined It's translated as the "Breath of Life" or "Presence of Breath." Bet you don't have any more questions right? Just kidding! For non-Hawaiians, the literal translation doesn't make the meaning clearer. However, the concept is so important to Hawaiian culture that it's been written and defined in Hawaiian statutes. It's defined in H

No matter where you're going, deciding what to pack can always be hard, especially when deciding what clothes you'll need for a Maui vacation. Whether you're a chronic over-packer or just need a little direction, check out our ultimate guide on what to pack below. The Basics Luckily for you, Maui is a tropical, temperate, gorgeous place all year round. This means you don't need to waste space on layers and bundles but can leave plenty of room for souvenirs to bring back in your suitcase!

It's almost that time of year! You know, when you need to remember to write a different date, make resolutions, and enjoy the momentum and energy in the air. Or if you're celebrating New years in Maui, where you need to stake out the best spot to go watch the fireworks! If this is your first time spending the new year on the valley isle, you might be wondering what it's like. Read on for the ultimate guide to New Years In Maui.

Maui is a gorgeous island with over 30 miles of beach to enjoy, and a plethora of maui beach vacation rentals to pick from. When you're planning your trip, it can get easy to be overwhelmed by the options and also confused by the language. Never fear, Vaca Maui is here! Why choose a beach vacation rental? The obvious reason to choose a beach vacation rental is to enjoy the beach. (Duh! Don't worry, we knew that).

If you're planning a family vacation Maui style, you have a treat in store! Maui is one of the most family-friendly islands with many accessible activities and beaches. Cheapest months to go to Maui We all know that traveling as a family can be pricy, and Maui is not a cheap place to visit. However, family vacations don't have to break the bank. Avoid the busy season price tags and come during the "shoulder" seasons

Any music aficionado will enjoy Maui— while there aren't many music venues Maui has a plethora of places to enjoy live music. Traditional Hawaiian music goes back a thousand years. It's rhythmic, simple and haunting. Today, you can hear diverse varieties. Check out Hawaiian reggae, rock'n'roll and even jazz! Check out the best ones below!

Are you planning a family reunion or just trying to get the group trip out of the chat? If you are, you're probably trying to nail down the best Maui vacation rentals for large groups! Once accommodation is handled you can start planning the fun stuff— like whale-watching excursions or a Haleakala sunrise tour. If you've clicked on this post, chances are you've already decided you want to rent a couple of condos next to each other as your home base. If you haven't, you

You've probably heard of the spirit of Aloha— if you haven't, it's often simplified as love. Aloha is an important aspect of Hawaiian culture, and an easy way to spread it is to shop local! While you're on Maui, why not check out these local shops and restaurants and support the community here? (Some of these businesses even ship to the mainland, so you don't even have to wait until your trip!) Maui Cookie Lady This charming, boutique bakery offers

While there's no bad time to visit Maui, there's distinct advantages to planning your trip at different times of year. As you think through your priorities, you can choose times of year that aid you in your vacation goals! Think, budget, wildlife, surfing, snorkeling or just extra sunny weather. Let's get into it!