Maui Style

The top twenty six things we love about living on Maui.

The Maui County Fair returns with orchids and livestock and thrill rides—oh, my!

Just in time for Halloween, Sarah Ruppenthal explores the haunted history of the historic Iao Theater, where scary ghost tales linger even today.

Old Lahaina Luau's Michael Moore gives tips on great employee relations.

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

Islanders have a deep appreciation for treasures inspired by the sea. Who better to know their net worth? Check out five Maui must-haves.

Join the ancient Japanese traditions of the annual obon season, where revelers from across the island come together for a festive night to honor the departed.

The United Nations has declared 2005–2014 the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. The UN could learn a thing or two from a little school on Maui.

Under the direction of canoe builder Charlie Noland, the entire staff of Kaanapali Beach Hotel, housekeepers to general manager, worked on the canoe, used traditional tools and techniques to carve, sand and make a traditional Hawaiian canoe seaworthy.

Winter on Maui is a special time to see humpback whales.

Will kiteboarding be the newest Olympic sport? Several Mauians hope so.

People once called E.K. Fernandez the Barnum of the Pacific, but he was beyond compare, a Hawaiian original.

25 reasons to wave your thumb and pinky, and feel "lucky you live Maui."

Our annual love song celebrates the things we love most about Maui.

On a quiet stretch of coastline along Maui’s western shore lies a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it-town: Olowalu.  Apart from those who stop at the famous Leoda’s Kitchen and...

Tom Stevens reminisces about the ultimate Christmas anthem of Hawaii, Mele Kalikimaka, and shares his memories of this beloved island inspired song.

To millions of enchanted admirers, Maui comes as close to perfection as nature probably allows. But even this best of all possible worlds has a few shortcomings.

Want to know where to find the ultra-rich on Maui? Kahului.

Maui's "Big Beach" celebrates the return of much-needed lifeguards.

Tales of treks through Haleakala Crater.

Like our island gifts? Before buying and wrapping those goods this season, check out our web-exclusive items. We think you'll like them.

These florists will help you lei your graduate.

Read four more "bests," then give us your nominees for best things on Maui.