Maui Blog

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Maui’s Best Bars and Lounges

A tropical destination like Maui might evoke visions of overpriced umbrella drinks, but the island’s bar scene might surprise you. Maui's best bars suit...

Maui Food Innovation Center Wins $50,000 Grant

Maui Food Industry X-Celerator wins $50,000 grant from U.S. SBA and will be able to expand its classes to agribusinesses, chefs, and restaurateurs.

Spectacular Ways To Stargaze On Maui

As sun-drenched days give way to starry nights, Maui’s nightlife scene comes alive. But “nightlife” on the Valley Isle isn’t defined by brassy clubs...
foreign exchange students in maui

Foreign Exchange Student Program

25 French students visit Maui during the Summer Home-stay Program in July.

10 Essential Stops on an Upcountry Road Trip

Upcountry Maui, with its rolling pastures and sweeping bicoastal views, is often overlooked in favor of the island’s coastal regions. But Upcountry offers more...

Kahoʻolawe: bombs, sharks, and 2.71 tons of trash (+VIDEO)

See what it's like to spend four days on this uninhabited Hawaiian island, avoiding bombs, watching for sharks, and caring for this sacred place.

10 Free Things to Do on Maui

It’s no secret that visiting (or living in) Maui can be expensive. But the good news? There are a ton of fun free things...
Waihee hike

Wailuku Attractions + VIDEO

Follow your local guide and make the most of central Maui on this perfect day in Wailuku tour.
Broadway plays in Maui

A Broadway Century!

Special guests Kathy Collins and Jerry Eiting guide you through this spectacular musical journey of Broadway through the ages.

Q K C Magazine

Announcing the premiere issue of Q K C, the magazine of Queen Ka’ahumanu Center. The inaugural issue features fashion trends and dining, the queen’s legacy, popular throwback memories, community support and stories, along with an event calendar.
Hyundai golf tournament on Maui

Hyundai Tournament of Champions

An intimate and elite PGA TOUR event held at the Kapalua Plantation Golf Course in Maui. Gates open January 8-12th.
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Hotel Wailea Welcomes Zach Soto as Chef de Cuisine

Hotel Wailea welcomes a new Chef de Cuisine, Zach Sato.
maui environment jobs

Calling All Conservationists!

Hawaii Conservation Alliance is hiring a program coordinator, and looking for qualified applicants. Here's how to apply.
Maui bookmobile

New Maui Bookmobile is State-of-the-art

The Holoholo Bookmobile will be based at Wailuku Public Library and has a capacity of 3,000 books, CDs, DVDs, audio books and periodicals.
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Top Five Places to Wine & Dine Your Date on Maui

Looking for the perfect place to enjoy a romantic meal?
rainbows in Hawaii

The Rainbow State? Yes, we are.

Ever wonder why are there so many rainbows in Hawaii? Discover the science behind the creation of our beloved rainbows.
kapalua coastal walk

Just Coast + VIDEO

Follow your local guide and make the most of West Maui on this perfect day tour.
100 holes of golf 2017

Ka Lima O Maui’s 100 Holes of Golf

What makes this fundraiser special? It has raised more than $1 million for Ka Lima O Maui and a majority of the participants come from outer-islands to support a Maui organization.

10 Places to Shop Maui-Made Gifts this December

Shop local on Maui this holiday season! Finding the perfect holiday gift is easy when you shop locally on Maui. The island offers a...
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Maui Boy Scouts Donate Toys to Needy Keiki

Maui Boy Scouts donate toys to needy keiki instead of exchanging gifts with one another.
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Camp Imua Goes Green with Zero Waste Plan

Camp Imua is week-long recreational camp that provides children with disabilities and special needs an opportunity to experience camp with the help of supportive volunteer caregivers. This year, Camp Imua will partner with the Maui Huliau Foundation for a zero waste event.

The Secret Life of Cocktails

The Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival will be celebrating good taste throughout the weekend—from a food-infused golf tournament to intimate wine dinners to an epicurean smorgasbord featuring thirteen chefs.

Maui Beaches for Every Personality

There is a lot to love about Maui, but beaches are among the island’s biggest allures. With 30 of Maui’s 120 miles of coastline...
Taro in Maui

Taro for Sale and I’m Buying!

Purchase rare varieties of taro while supporting Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.

Remembering Lāhainā: One Year Later

One year ago, life on Maui changed abruptly. Many of us will never forget August 8, 2023, and the days that followed. But today, we...
Jamba Juice Maui

Putting Jamba Juice to the (Taste) Test

We put Jamba Juice Hawaii's new line of juices through a taste test. Find out which flavor is right for you!
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Soccer FEST 14

Hundreds of Maui kids will participate in a soccer event to set a World Record for the Biggest Pick-up Soccer Game on Earth.