Day or night, exploring Lahaina on foot is a unique experience. You’ll find historic sites and modern hangouts dotting the landscape of this famous port city. Hale Pa‘ahao, an old stone jail that stands at the corner of Waine‘e and Prison streets, has a colorful past. Built in 1852, it was once the site where… Continue »
Known as one of the Pacific’s premier art cities, Lahaina boasts more art galleries per capita than any other U.S. town. Instead of sneaking into a gallery or two during the day, sandy slippers and beach towel in tow, to get your art fix, make a night of it. And the perfect opportunity—whether you’re hoping… Continue »
You need to check out of your hotel room by noon by don’t fly out until evening. How do you spend your last few hours in paradise? Head to Kahului to find a great meal. The town’s proximity to the airport and diverse array of dining spots make it the prefect place for a last-minute… Continue »
To get an authentic glimpse of Hawaiian culture, visit the Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel. This hotel has gained widespread recognition for its efforts to infuse Hawaiian traditions into its guest experience. Most of the hotel’s executives were born and raised in Hawai‘i—50 percent of them are Native Hawaiians. A staff of cultural advisers conducts daily Hawaiian-focused… Continue »
“So ono” or “broke da mouth” is what locals say when they eat delicious, or onolicious, grinds (good food, in Hawaiian Pidgin). While on Maui, try some of these simple, affordable grinds such as plate lunches and poke (said “poh-keh”) for a meal that travels well and is an authentic taste of the Islands. The… Continue »
A Polynesian village celebrates a good harvest with mesmerizing music and acrobatics. Cirque Polynesia transports audiences to another time and place where they are entertained by a story told in dances, song and feats of bravery, such as aerial feats, high-wire acts and even a performer who challenges the Wheel of Death. Kupanaha weaves Hawaiian… Continue »
The Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum in Pu‘unene, just 10 minutes from Kahului Airport, is located next to Hawai‘i’s largest working sugar factory. Once the plantation manager’s home, the museum contains information and exhibits about an era when the sugar industry ruled the Islands. Photomurals and artifacts dating back to 1878 are on display, as… Continue »
Send the kids to Ocean Discovery Camp, where they’ll learn fun skills from a variety of experts. The camp, conducted by the Pacific Whale Foundation, is geared toward children entering grades one through six. It’s staffed by the foundation’s marine education team, which is headquartered in Pacific Whale Foundation’s Discovery Center classrooms at Ma‘alaea Harbor…. Continue »
“Lucky We Live Wailuku” was the motto of one of Wailuku’s first Friday events that celebrates local flair and offerings each month. Hit Market Street on any first Friday to check out the town’s block-party event. Musical and dance performances are held in the Wailuku Banyan Tree Park and street-side, booths feature local artists and… Continue »
Experience a journey to the past aboard the Sugar Cane Train. During harvest time in Hawai‘i’s plantation era, steam locomotives hauled sugar cane from the fields to the mill to be processed. Today, the Sugar Cane Train transports visitors on nostalgic tours from Ka‘anapali to Lahaina several times daily. The ride in the reconstructed 1890… Continue »
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