Publisher’s Note
Inside this “Best of Maui” issue are treasures to inspire a new adventure or rekindle a fond memory—a thoughtfully chosen list that is quintessentially Maui.
Round Trip, Full Circle
Diane discusses the annual lilikoi tasting at her house and the launch of Mo‘okiha o Pi‘ilani, the double-hull voyaging canoe of Maui.
Dim sum, kugel or Christmas pudding, we’re all family.
Wishing you a holiday season filled with gratitude and tolerance, fond memories, laughter, and good health. And perhaps a little dim sum!
Lilikoi Hunting
Maui No Ka Oi magazine publisher, Diane Haynes Woodburn, shares the perks of living in a tropical paradise on an afternoon excursion to collect lilikoi.
From the Publisher
MNKO’s publisher offers a sneak peek at the fashion-themed fall issue, introduces new staff and bids a fond farewell to others—all while balancing a giant rose on her head.
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.
Days of Awe
Visiting the east coast for a wedding, Maui No Ka Oi publisher, Diane Haynes Woodburn, experiences a sense of awe while seeking inspiration through thoughts of her ancestors.
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 New Year!
Maui No Ka Oi magazine publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn discovers the real meaning of luxury living this holiday season.
Up and Away
In celebration of our twentieth anniversary, we have been sharing some of our favorite stories from the archives.
Romantic anniversaries . . . oops, missed it.
This issue offers just about everything to make your special day perfect . . . unless you forget.
From the Publisher
It’s clear to me what I love most about Maui—our sense of connection: to our past, to our island culture and environment, most importantly, to each other.
Publisher’s Note
The publisher of Maui no ka 'oi Magazine relates the story of her jaguar xk8 going up in flames in the Pukalani Foodland parking lot.
Publisher’s Note
Maui No Ka Oi Magazine Publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn recalls a birthday celebration that began with disaster and ended with another great Maui memory.
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.
Just Keep Swimming
Whether your style is to blindly jump in, or to simply test the water with your toes, I hope you find your perfect beach.