January-February 2008

January-February 2008 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

golf course homes maui

Living on the Greens

New Maui developments reflect a trend toward maintenance-free golf course living.
Lanai golf

Lana‘i Golf Excursion

Golfing on Lana‘i truly is an edge-of-the-world experience. This is an island they will never forget.
King Kamehameha Golf Club

Private Golf Courses—the Latest Trend?

To go private, or not to go private, that is the question island golf course owners have been pondering as they navigate their companies through rapidly changing times for island real estate and the sport of golf itself.
Hawaiian kapa

Kapa: More to Learn

See all eleven kapa Pua Van Dorpe created to honor ancient Maui chiefs, and read their stories.
hapa haole music

Hapa Haole Music

Born in the early 1900s, Hawaiian hapa haole music evolved over the decades to match whatever song style was popular at the time, from ragtime to rap.

Kapa: Fabric of a Culture

Pua Van Dorpe has spent a lifetime pursuing her passion—reclaiming this ancient and lost Hawaiian art

Side Dish: Good Korma

Indian fare finds Maui at last.
whale breach rainbow

Still Saving the Whales

The Hawaiian humpback whales that visit Maui each year are doing well, but threats remain.
Pali hike Maui

Pali High

Hoofing it up Kealaloloa Ridge, we hike the winding pali trail and rediscover Maui’s past along the way.
picnic for lovers

Eat You Heart Out, Lovers!

Three romantic picnics: what to bring, where to go. (With whom? Up to you.)

Talk Story

Fresh off the coconut wireless.
designer bathroom

Beautiful Baths

Whether you love the warmth of tradition, customized whimsy, or elegance on a dime, your bathroom is all about value added: style, charm, and selling points. Here are three we’d shower with praise.
homemade dried fruit mix

Dried Fruits-Rehydrated

Tips for incorporating dried fruits in savory dishes.
design tips

Ask the Experts

Design tips from Maui’s home professionals
Wine sommelier

The Perfect Picnic Wine

Perfect pairings for the picnic basket.
Wailuku fridays

First Friday in Wailuku

Local merchants heat up Wailuku's sleepy streets with a monthly block party.
publisher's note

Publisher’s Note

Happy Birthday, 2008! Sound the noisemakers, pop the champagne, and don’t forget the confetti.
Maui chinese new year

Kung Hee Fat Choy

Maui celebrates Chinese New Year with a bang.