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The Poet and the Forest
Seeking solitude and renewal, W.S. Merwin turned
a scarred Maui hillside into a sanctuary
of palms & poetry.
Brewed Awakening
Brewed Awakening Maui’s craft beer scene has matured, driven by bold entrepreneurs, shaped by fire and brimming with a sense of place. story by Todd A. Vines photographs by Chris Archer From radiant lagers to dusky stouts, local beer is stepping into the spotlight at home and beyond, carried by ingenuity and island...
A Place of Time and Tide
A Place of Time and Tide Knocked down by tsunamis and battered by time, this beach house refuses to quit. story by Paul Wood photographs by Nina Kuna Nestled among swaying palms on Maui’s North Shore, this 1930s beach house drew Susan and Jim in 1984 with a quick glance and a deep...
Across the Great Pacific
Across the Great Pacific The journey of the Humpbacks photographs by Daniel Sullivan story by Maui Nō Ka ʻOi staff Each winter, a familiar rhythm stirs in the Pacific. It begins almost imperceptibly, with a turning of bodies and a shared pull toward warmer water, until thousands of whales are on the move,...
Sicilian Soul, Pacific Flair
Sicilian Soul, Pacific Flair Chef's flavors cross oceans at Montage Kapalua Bay by Chris Amundson and Ariella Nardizzi Chef Justin Purpura’s earliest culinary memories are steeped in Sicily – even though he grew up in Baltimore. At just 4 years old, he was in the kitchen with his grandparents, tossing dough and...
Holiday Spirits at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
Two festive favorites from Kāanapali’s oceanfront oasis – crafted with island warmth and a dash of holiday cheer. Set along the golden sands of Kāanapali Beach, Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows blends laid-back luxury with island tradition. Guests linger under palm-fringed sunsets, where the rhythm of the surf sets the...
What’s Open Lahaina?
Following the 2023 wildfires, some restaurants in Lahaina are beginning to welcome back guests. Lahaina’s culinary scene was once a tapestry of tastes and experiences. Shave ice shops were nestled near iconic oceanfront restaurants. A luxury luau thrummed alongside neon-lit dive bars. A historic Japanese okazuya was within steps of...