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Free things to do on Maui

Jill and I are often asked what the best things are to do while on Maui. While there are many outstanding things to do, there are some exceptional things that are free. Here are some of our favorites.   The Bailey House Museum   Built in 1833, the Bailey House is now a museum of ...

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The Tsunami and it’s effects on Maui

As of March 15, 2011, officials were investigating both Lahaina and Maalaea harbors and a few other areas on Maui for damage from the tsunami that was caused by the earthquake in Japan. The tidal wave hit Maui on the morning of March 11, 2011.  Kanaha Park, one of Maui’s best spots for wind and ...

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Insiders guide to Maui

So many times Jill and are asked what we suggest doing on Maui. Here is how we spend our time and what we suggest for you.  About a mile from the airport is Costco. They have outstanding local produce – papayas and pineapples. Do not pass up pineapple while on Maui. You have never had ...

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Royal Hawaiian Hotel Waikiki Beach $1000 resort credit

 The Royal Hawaiian Hotel You read it right and it’s not a joke. This is one of our all time favorite resorts in Hawaii. I personally have spent at least 20+ nights at this property. I would visit from Maui and spend every extended weekend I could here. Why? The old world opulence. The views ...

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Maui Onion Festival Whalers Village Kaanapali May 7, 2011

Maui onions are considered to be the absolute sweetest onions in the world, and they are the star of the Maui Onion Festival, held in Kaanapali at Whalers Village May 7, 2011. Last year, this event saw the best of the best Maui chefs. David Paul Johnson, from David Paul’s Lahaina Grill, D.K. Kodama – ...

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Hula Grill on Kaanapali Beach

Jill and I are frequently asked where to dine while on Maui.  Hula Grill is hard to not like. The ambiance, the location, the food. The place where culinary excellence goes barefoot. In the Maui News reader poll, Hula Grill has been voted ‘best ambiance’ 6 years in a row!!  Peter Merriman, the renowned chef ...