Secrets of Maui Blog

Welcome to the Secrets of Maui Blog

Below you will find all of my latest articles on Maui travel. When you follow the Secrets of Maui blog, you will never be afraid that you booked the wrong place or are missing a “must do” activity from your itinerary. I believe that no advice should be generic. Maui honeymooners and young families will have very different goals for their vacation. I honor those differences and try to offer personalized advice in all my content. New posts are always being added, so check back frequently!

Where to Start

If this is your first time to my site and are currently planning a vacation to Maui, I recommend you begin by following the 5 Steps to Your Dream Maui Vacation:

  1. When: If you are planning a trip to Maui and your dates are flexible, start here.
  2. Where: Condo or Hotel? West Maui vs. South Maui? The pros and cons are revealed here. Be sure to take my Maui location quizzes to help you discover the best place for you.
  3. How: Find out how to make your vacation travel as relaxing as your time in Maui. I’ve got you covered with tips on the ground, in the air and at OGG.
  4. Why: Are you seeking relaxation, adventure, romance or family fun (or maybe a little of each)? Start building your customized itinerary here.
  5. What: What are the best beaches, restaurants and things to do on Maui? Check out my recommendations here.

Latest Posts

Souvenir Shopping in South Maui

I have to admit, I’m not much of a shopper. So on a recent girls trip with 3 of my closest friends from college, I probably did more shopping than all 20+ of my previous trips combined. While I would have rather been relaxing on the beach, I decided to appreciate the time spent “researching”...... Read More

Alaska Airlines’ Saver Ticket — Deal or No Deal?

Every few years, my college best friends get together for a girls weekend. This year, we thought we were going to Napa for a spa retreat. When we finally identified a weekend we were all free, I realized it was the same time as a rare opening at Anthurium House (due to a last minute...... Read More

Maui Sacred Garden — My Perfect Paradise

Maui Sacred Garden, the perfect place to slow down during your Maui vacation. ... Read More

Whaler’s Village — A Family Tradition

Even though we stay in South Kihei, we try to get to West Maui for at least one night a trip. One of our favorite West Maui traditions is an evening at Whaler’s Village, an outdoor mall in Ka’anapali.... Read More

Take a Mental Spa Day in Maui (or anywhere)

My summer Maui vacation couldn’t have come at a worst time. It was supposed to be a work trip with just my husband at Anthurium House. Our California house had just gone on the market (totally unplanned), and we had 30 days to sell it. Have you ever had to keep your house perfectly clean...... Read More

Is Your Sunscreen Killing Maui’s Reef?

This is a long overdue post, but our crazy summer is finally over — and I’m trying to write again! Reef Safe Sunscreen Today I want to talk to you about the importance of reef safe sunscreen in Maui. Did you know that Hawaii is the first US state to pass a law banning the...... Read More

Best Luau on Maui? Depends on Who You Ask

  I’m on several Maui Facebook groups and at least once a week someone asks what is the best luau on Maui. The comments that follow usually go back and forth between two options and looks something like this: Old Lahaina Luau Feast at Lele Old Lahaina Luau is the best luau on Maui! Feast...... Read More

Hurry to My Favorite West Maui Beach…Early!

Kapalua Beach might just be my favorite beach in all of Maui. White, perfect sand. Calm, clear water. Bathrooms. Kayak rentals. And some trees on the north end for natural shade. A turtle often comes in pretty shallow at Kapalua, so that’s fun for kids (and adults) to check out. Unfortunately, parking is limited, rain...... Read More