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Mākena Beach, Maui

Discover Maui's wildest stretch of coast.

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2026: What to Expect, Who's Cooking and How to Get Tickets

Everything you need to know about this year's Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, Hawaiʻi's premier culinary event.

A Local’s Guide to Wailuku, Maui

Local mom-and-pop restaurants, tiki cocktails, the ʻIāo Needle and historic Market Street — why Wailuku is the Maui town worth the detour.

Your Guide to Maui's Haleakalā

Sunrise reservations, hiking Sliding Sands, Kīpahulu waterfalls — everything you need to plan your visit to Hāleakalā National Park on Maui.

Discover the Maui North Shore Town of Pāʻia

Spend an afternoon boutique shopping, eating and strolling the day away in Pāʻia, Maui.

Shopping on Maui

A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to the best shopping on the Valley Isle.

Whale Watching on Maui

Spotting humpback whales can be a thrilling and rewarding experience. As these majestic creatures migrate to the warm waters of the islands during the winter months, there are several ways you can increase your chances of seeing them up close.

7 Things to Do on Maui for the Adventure Seeker

From hiking and snorkeling the most epic spots on Maui to whale-watching by raft, boat or kayak, here are our top favorite adventures.

Surfing on Maui

Whether you're just starting out or are a more advanced surfer looking to rip, Maui has you covered — as long as you know where to go. These are Maui's most popular surf breaks.

The Complete Guide to Maui Ocean Center

Discover the Maui Ocean Center, where you can experience the vibrant marine life of Hawaiʻi without needing to dive or snorkel.

Catching the Ferry from Maui to Lānaʻi

Visiting Lānaʻi from Maui is just a short ferry ride away. Expeditions, the Lānaʻi-to-Maui ferry company, has served the islands for more than 30 years and offers three daily round trips.

Black Sand Beaches in Hawaiʻi

Explore Hawaiʻi’s famous black sand beaches with our expert tips on where to go, accessibility, ocean conditions, and important safety considerations.

Returning to Lāhainā: A 2026 Visitor’s Guide

As Maui continues to rebuild Lāhainā after the devastating 2023 fires, one question remains for visitors, “Is it OK to come back?”

A Different Kind of Ocean Adventure on Maui with Hawaii Ocean Rafting

On the west side of the island, whale watching tours offer a rare opportunity to turn a bucket-list activity into something deeper: an authentic, small-group ocean adventure that directly supports the Maui community.

3 Must-Try Restaurants on Maui – Editor’s Picks

Over the past few years of food-hopping on our neighbor island, three restaurants have stood out to me for different reasons. All of them...

Best Maui Farm Tours – Editor’s Picks 2025

Maui is home to over 800 farms. Over a dozen host farm tours, but these four offer something extra special.

The History of Poke

There are 3,108 poke shops in the United States — more than 240 of them are in Honolulu. That’s a 22% increase since 2020, according to IBISWorld, which expects that number to grow over the next five years. In 2016, Eater reported that the number of restaurants serving poke had doubled since 2014 — from…

Hawaiʻi Biking Tours: The Best Trails, Routes & Downhill Rides

Explore the thrill of biking in Hawaiʻi with stunning coastal rides and volcano descents. Find the best trails for your adventure.

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Mākena Beach, Maui

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2026: What to Expect, Who's Cooking and How to Get Tickets

A Local’s Guide to Wailuku, Maui

Your Guide to Maui's Haleakalā

Discover the Maui North Shore Town of Pāʻia

Shopping on Maui

Whale Watching on Maui

7 Things to Do on Maui for the Adventure Seeker

Surfing on Maui

The Complete Guide to Maui Ocean Center

Catching the Ferry from Maui to Lānaʻi

Black Sand Beaches in Hawaiʻi

Returning to Lāhainā: A 2026 Visitor’s Guide

A Different Kind of Ocean Adventure on Maui with Hawaii Ocean Rafting

3 Must-Try Restaurants on Maui – Editor’s Picks

Best Maui Farm Tours – Editor’s Picks 2025

The History of Poke

Hawaiʻi Biking Tours: The Best Trails, Routes & Downhill Rides

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