Publisher’s Note
Pursue happiness. It’s all over so fast, and what really matters isn’t form—it’s content. Pass the cookies, please.
Happy Trails
Isao Nakagawa monitors the largest known colony of wedge-tailed shearwaters in Maui, nestled along the idyllic Kapalua Coastal Trail.
The Lap of Luxury: Maui Resort Spas
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but every body needs some over-the-top indulgence now and then.
Tequila & Mezcal 101
The pros who tend our island's bars are wizards at balancing flavors—and generous about sharing what they know.
From the Publisher
Maui Nō Ka ‘Oi publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn welcomes the Year of the Dragon, which promises big changes for the world – and this magazine.
Miracle on the Mountain
Pull on some boots, grab a digging stick, and help bring a Hawaiian dryland forest back from the brink.
Writers, redux!
The redone Maui based writers conference, now the Aloha Writers conference launches at the Ritz Carlton, Kapalua featuring Kaui Heart Hemmings, John Lescroft, Jaquelyn Mitchard, Daine Lake and William Bernhardt.
Eh, Show Respeck!
This popular legend set in the forests of Kauai shares the story of Hawaiian fire goddess Pele and her sacred ohelo berries.
Tita Would Go
Pidgin-speaking Tita answers the question: Where does someone from Hawaii go on vacation? She shares all about getting off the rock and exploring.
HOLIDAY WRAP-UP: More For You
Like our island gifts? Before buying and wrapping those goods this season, check out our web-exclusive items. We think you'll like them.
Steals & Splurges
Here are ten penny-pinching tips for having food, fun, and a fabulous time on the Valley Isle—and ten more worth breaking the bank for.
Three for the Money
XTERRA World Championship 2014 is Sunday, October 26. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a triathlete to participate because XTERRA is also a spectator sport.
Radio Shack
Folks who regularly drive Hana Highway watch for a small concrete structure between Ho‘okipa Beach Park and Maliko Gulch, because every week or two, somebody repaints it.
2015 Made in Maui Festival
The 2nd annual Made In Maui County Festival returns showcasing a wide variety of Hawaii valued-added products, including foods, produce, art, crafts, jewelry, fashions, gifts, and collectibles.





























