A Symbol of Hope One of the most recognizable landmarks of Lahaina (and all Maui) is the banyan tree at the appropriately named Banyan Court Park on Front Street. It’s hard to believe that just one tree could cover so much area—nearly a full block. Miraculously, it...
People come to Maui for the ocean, palm trees and balmy weather. So why on earth would you want to use up one of your precious vacation days in the center of the island where you won’t find any of that? Simple. This part of the island has green, rolling hills,...
So you’re in Hawai‘i and want to eat some local cuisine. The options can be overwhelming, with most everyplace having at least one item that’s considered a local dish. (Heck, even McDonald’s carried saimin—the Hawaiian version of ramen—until...
The road to Hana is without question the most famous and desired drive in all Hawai‘i, the crown jewel of driving. It’s been compared to driving through the garden of Eden: a slow, winding road through a lush paradise that you always knew existed—somewhere. Many of...
WHAT HAPPENED? Maui was devastated by fires that swept across some parts of the island on August 8th and 9th, 2023. Residents of Lahaina had almost no warning as the fires destroyed homes, businesses and the harbor, wreaking havoc on the historic town and robbing the...
