Hawaiian Heirloom Bracelets

Links of Gold

“As Hawaiians, our mo‘olelo [stories] are so important,” says Maelia. “With heirloom jewelry, the mo‘olelo live on in each piece.”
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Surfing the Skies

Paragliding rookies and veterans can catch some serious air with Proflyght Paragliding, located on the gentle slopes of Haleakala, right here on Maui.
raw brownies by Choice Health Bar in Maui

Choosing What Tastes Good

How did a former banker and an anthropology major become accidental restaurateurs? Maybe Choice was Fate all along.
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The Marriage of Food and Wine

Charles Fredy discusses some of the subtle elements that create great food-and-wine pairings, which you can experience at the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival in June.
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Publisher’s Note

Happy Birthday, 2008! Sound the noisemakers, pop the champagne, and don’t forget the confetti.
Akule

Living Calligraphy

In spring, mature akule (big-eyed scad) congregate in sheltered Hawaiian bays. Historically, Hawaiian villages posted lookouts to watch for whenever a big akule school came near shore.
island essence lotions

Great Finds: Everyday Ecology

This environmentally friendly Great Finds shopping guide shows you eight little ways to make a big difference. Mother Earth will thank you.
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Lofty Pursuit

A Wailuku apartment gets a modern makeover—and it’s just what the doctor ordered.
Dalai Lama

Happy Makes Me Happy

Two Maui artists paint His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for a new traveling exhibit.
Spreckelsville home

The Gotta-Be House

Located in Spreckelsville, on the north shore of Maui, this luxury oceanfront retreat has withstood time and elements to retain a true sense of place.
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Specific Beauty

Supermarket-variety orchids are a far cry from their feral parents. At Tropical Orchid Farm in Haiku, Jeffrey Parker and Kathy Klett propagate the ancestral species.
Gannons

Dining Highlights

Maui dining highlights featuring Gannon's and Duke's Beach House.
fish and eggs

Food All Day Wong

At Papa‘aina, chef Lee Anne Wong delights every appetite.
Pali hike Maui

Ridge Story

You'll trek it on the Lahaina Pali Trail, but Kalaloloa means much more to Hawaiians. Read the legend of ‘Ele‘io and Kanikani‘a‘ula.
Maui plein air

Light Studies

Twenty-six artists will participate in the 2010 Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational.
keokea pumpkins

Cruising Sun Country

The Chinatown sector of Maui is hardly a tourist mecca. A drive can include farm-country attractions and some of the Chinese history of the island.
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Blue Skies, White Knuckles

Exploring the world's tallest sea cliffs by air—with a novice at the controls.

The Reign of ‘Ulalena

A West Maui theatrical troupe celebrates a decade of performance art that wears a Hawaiian face.
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Maui’s Night Sky

Its feet on the ocean floor, its head above the clouds, Haleakala offers an unparalleled view for contemplating the cosmos.
Couple in Kaupo Maui

Ready, Fire . . . Aim!

Looking back 20 years to a summer in Kaupo.
who's helping on maui

Who’s Helping

Highlighting outstanding local businesses and nonprofits for all the good they do.
maui trade winds

Fair Winds

Trade winds are the prevailing gusts that blow across the tropics. But here in Hawai‘i, they’re mostly known for delivering perfect weather.

In Their Own Words

Kalikolehua Storer Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, Hana-Maui Resort — Area Cultural and Training Advisor   “My mom is a cultural...
vegan recipes

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Vegan Recipes

Delicious recipes for vegan mac & cheese, lu‘au leaf w/ roasted garlic dip, vegan nut cream, garlic mash potatoes with vegan gravy, and kabocha pie.

Lulu’s Kitchen

While in Provence to visit the legendary vineyard Domaine Tempier, Diane receives an unexpected treat: its matriarch, Madame Lulu Peyraud, agrees to see her.
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From the Publisher

A hui hou and happy holidays to all.

Talk Story

A Farm for the Future Former sugar plantation now producing limes, lemons, oranges... and avocados story by Chris Amundson Photo by Mahi Pono Mahi Pono employees plant lime...