Hale of Hope
story by Mona de Crinis
photographs by Daniel Sullivan
As diverse and culturally rich as the island itself, houses of worship have long sheltered and ministered...
A Hui Hou
Star Power
Photograph by Carl Yoshihara
Sony A7r3, 1/8 sec., F/2.0 ISO 250, 85mm lens
Carl Yoshihara has been snapping photos his whole life, but don’t call...
In Their Own Words
Hōkūlani Haila Hi‘ileiali‘i Holt
Kumu Hula of Pau O Hiiaka
Director of Kahokuala, Hawaiian Cultural Arts
Institute at University of Hawaii Maui College
“I want every Hawaiian child...
Talk Story
Humuhumunukunukuapuaa
Hawaiis Reluctant Celebrity of the Sea
story by Mona de Crinis
photographs by Cesere Brothers
Sporting a rad retro look — dramatic eyeliner, blue lips, neon stripes...
Craving Maui
by Carla Tracy
Dining Editor
LOVE FOR LAHAINA ... Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco, but I definitely left mine in Lahaina....
Paradise Regained
story by Mona de Crinis
photographs by Ryan Siphers
Laurelee Blanchard sips coffee as dawn spills across eight lush acres nestled in the embrace of...
This Maui Lū’au Has Been Voted the Island’s Best for 20 Consecutive Years
As the sun sinks behind Mala Wharf, hula dancers sway and whirl rhythmically before an enchanted audience. A live band croons in Hawaiian, torches...
Your Guide to Nāpili
Five miles beyond bustling Kā‘anapali, high-rise resorts give way to charming coastal neighborhoods. Infinitely long beaches are replaced by rocky coastlines and protected coves....
Try These 12 West Maui Restaurants on Your Next Visit
West Maui Eats: 12 Restaurants To Try on Your Next Visit
West Maui is a hub for great eats, home to some of the best...
Remembering Lāhainā: One Year Later
One year ago, life on Maui changed abruptly.
Many of us will never forget August 8, 2023, and the days that followed. But today, we...
Listen to Local Live Music at These Unique Maui Venues
For a small island, Maui has a wealth of talented musicians – and a slew of excellent local venues to complement their sounds. From...
Ten Things To Do In Kā‘anapali This Summer
Kā‘anapali is Maui’s ultimate summer playground. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a foodie or just looking to unwind, there is something for everyone on Kā‘anapali’s...
Popular Pā‘ia Eatery Gets Stylish Upgrade
Pā‘ia has long been a renowned foodie destination, home to popular Maui eateries like Flatbread Company and the original Pā‘ia Fish Market. However, one...
8 Reasons to Love Olowalu
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...
Your Walking Guide to Wailuku
This historic, off-beat Maui town is laden with ‘ono bakeries, quirky shops and showstopping murals.
Once an easy-to-miss sleepy town, Wailuku is experiencing a contemporary...
5 Ways to Mālama Maui on Your Next Visit
Maui is known around the world for its postcard-perfect beaches and perennially warm weather — ranking the island among the best vacation places on...
10 Essential Stops on an Upcountry Road Trip
Upcountry Maui, with its rolling pastures and sweeping bicoastal views, is often overlooked in favor of the island’s coastal regions. But Upcountry offers more...
Fork & Salad
Where freshness meets flavor on Maui
By Savy Janssen
When most people think of “farm to table,” they think of fine dining: candles and white linens,...
Editor’s Letter
Mauka to Makai
My mornings start mauka to makai.
I strap on my helmet, turn on my high-intensity headlight and check the tire pressure on my...
Waihou Spring Trail
Upcountry hike traces history of reforestation, preservation efforts.
By Kyle Ellison
There’s a saying that inventors and entrepreneurs are mildly hallucinogenic because they often see things...
Talk Story
Shaping Generations
The legacy behind the popular Maui surfboard brand, Kazuma Surfboards Hawai‘i.
By Serene Gunnison
When Matt Kazuma Kinoshita was a teenager, he was...
A Hui Hou
Wonderful Waterfall
Photograph by Jenni Matthews
Professional landscape photographer Jenni Matthews knew she had found something special when she first visited a picturesque waterfall down a dirt...
Maui Ocean Center
Hawaiian Culture and Plant Tour
By Serene Gunnison
At the Maui Ocean Center, visitors might hardly notice the plants that line the aquarium’s outdoor walkways. After...
In Their Own Words: Pomaika‘i Krueger
Cultural Advisor
The Westin Ka‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas
“I grew up in Wailuku, in the same house that my paternal grandfather built. My mother's side...
A Zoom with a View
Aerial photographer Chris Archer explores Maui from above
By Mona de Crinis
A lone red car snakes along the Road to Hana under a rich canopy...
Craving Maui
Dining scene ‘Breaking Good’ with new pop-up, chef’s table, canoe culture, Wailuku eatery, Pa'ia coffee, more.
By Carla Tracy, Dining Editor
BREAKING NEWS... When the chemistry...
Simple Pleasures
The lesson of this Ha‘iku home: Less can truly be more
Story by Sarah Ruppenthal | Photography by Ryan Siphers
Melissa Newirth lives by one rule:...