January-February 2010

January-February 2010 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

Wine sommelier

Luxury Wines

Why spend $500 on a bottle of wine? Find out.
maui spa massage therapy

More than Skin Deep

Maui’s most luxurious spas combine ancient tradition with cutting-edge technology to provide authentic healing treatments.
blue rolex

Great Finds For Your Valentine

Who says you can't buy love? MNKO Editors suggest six ways to woo your island sweetheart--from gold keys to deep-diving watches.

Channeling Success

A Maui crew became the first Hawai‘i team to finish the 2009 Moloka‘i Hoe, placing second in this world-championship outrigger-canoe race—unprecedented feats for a Neighbor Island crew.
Maui Country Club

Pro Advice for Your Island Game

Golf tips for playing island courses, courtesy of Hawai'i's top Golf Pros
Il Teatro

Dinner and a Show

Way off Broadway, Il Teatro serves up delicious entertainment to rave reviews.
casanova

Side Dish: My Little Cabbage

Miz G's sage advice for wooing your gourmet valentine.
publisher's note

From the Publisher

Happy New Year! Let’s bring this one in with a roar!
Tita Kathy Collins

Happy New Year!

Tita talks about new year's.
big wave surfing

Big Waves, Epic Tales

Winter is when monster surf pummels Maui’s North Shore—and tempts extreme watermen and women to risk life and limb for the thrill of the ride.
bougenvillia clubhouse

Fresh Greens

From renovated fairways to more challenging bunkers, Maui’s fabled courses have invested a tremendous amount over the past few years in making golf here even better. If you haven’t played them lately, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.

Surf’s Up!

Hawaiian winters show themselves in big surf and salty windshields. Look out!