Everyday Maui

An insider guide to making the most of every day on Maui.

Maui Ocean Center

Southern Hospitality: Kīhei Day Trip + VIDEO

Plan a fun day in Kihei using our local tips to guide your adventure through South Maui.

Sneak peek inside Roy Yamaguchi’s new Humble Market Kitchin (VIDEO)

Take a first look inside the brand new Humble Market Kitchin by Roy Yamaguchi, located at Wailea Beach Resort, Marriott, Maui.
Iao valley

Maui Perfect Day on a Budget

Explore Maui on a budget.
Haleakala Crater Sunrise Photo

I “Heart” Haleakala

Explore the third largest volcano in the world in this photo essay featuring sunrise, camping, hiking, the rare silversword and more from Haleakala on Maui.
kapalua coastal walk

Just Coast + VIDEO

Follow your local guide and make the most of West Maui on this perfect day tour.
kula country farms

Get Your Fill: Maui Food Tour + VIDEO

Follow your local guide and make the most of Maui on this 'foodie tour.'
Waihee hike

Wailuku Attractions + VIDEO

Follow your local guide and make the most of central Maui on this perfect day in Wailuku tour.
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Aloha, From Maui!

EverdayMaui.com blog is now at the Maui No Ka Oi magazine website.

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.
Vince Mina

It’s a Dirty Job—HFUU is Doing It.

Two words have been on my mind a lot lately. If you live in Hawaiʻi, you probably know these words well: FOOD SECURITY.
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A Clean Beach is a Happy Beach

A beach cleanup at Ukumehame Beach on Maui, Hawaii, uncovers unsightly and harmful litter across the shoreline. Everyone can protect marine life by picking up debris on Maui beaches.
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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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Poke for days (literally) + poke recipe

This local-style staple is making waves across the Pacific—but the best spot to enjoy poke will always be here in Hawaiʻi. One West Maui eatery is honoring our poke traditions with a tasty twist on "The 12 Days of Christmas."
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Citizen Canine + VIDEO

Follow your guide and make the most of Maui. This issue we explore the island along with a friendly furry companion from the Maui Humane Society.
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Perfect Day Upcountry + VIDEO

Follow your local guide and make the most of Upcountry Maui.
japengo sushi

Grab those chopsticks, it’s International Sushi Day!

Eenie ... meenie ... miney ... you don't have to choose—Japengo's Sushi Trio Special is three times the yumminess. Celebrate International Sushi Day by digging in!
maui ocean waves collage

Chasing Waves on Maui

Maui surfer and photographer John Patao gets inside the barrel to snap action photos of waves.

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.

Saltwater Supremacy

What happens when the world's best paddlers migrate to Maui for a race along one of the most famous downwind courses? You get the OluKai Hoʻolauleʻa.
Maui obon

2015 Maui Obon Festival

Move beyond the beach this summer. Maui's Buddhist temples come alive during obon season, a favorite island tradition. Here's this year's schedule.
Lahaina Obon Festival

Maui’s Obon Season + Schedule

Maui's 2014 obon festival season begins June 7. See this summer's obon festival schedule here.

Have you hugged a firefighter today?

I was on assignment and this was my fourth outing to observe these guys—and one incredible woman—train for potential emergencies. I was that pesky reporter tagging along and asking questions. I wanted to know what it takes to be a Maui County firefighter. The short answer: lots of training.

Instructions: How to Make a Lei

Celebrate May Day in Hawaii with a fresh flower lei. Here are step by step instructions on how to sew your lei.
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Luxury Cruisin’ + VIDEO

Follow your local guide and make the most of Upcountry Maui.
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Hina Matsuri (Girls’ Day) Traditions

Hina Matsuri, or Girls Day, is a favorite Hawaii holiday celebrating the ladies in your life. This Japanese tradition is widely celebrated across the islands.

Hāna Kū: Native practitioners team with top chefs (VIDEO)

Hāna Kū—I've never experienced anything quite like it. Equal parts cultural classroom and chef's table, this intimate weekend was no doubt sprinkled with a bit of Hāna-style magic.
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Go on a Date Upcountry!

Follow your local guide and make the most of Maui on this perfect day for two.

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