Secrets of Maui Blog

If you book far enough in advance, you will be lucky and have your choice of open seats when purchasing your ticket. Depending on if you need more leg room or like to sleep, the aisle and window seats are usually the coveted seats. The front of the airplane is desired for faster exit upon...... Read More

I always start a flight search on a favorite travel site like Kayak or Travelocity to see which airlines offer the best flight schedules and best prices. Remember, cheapest round trip isn’t always the best. Consider number of stops and length of layovers. (I prefer 1-2 hours to give a cushion for delayed flights and...... Read More

If you know you want to go to Maui (or anywhere), but are flexible on dates, there are two steps you should do before booking anything — 1) review ticket prices and 2) lodging availability/pricing during your potential travel timeframe. You might find a cheap last minute condo deal, but flights could be more expensive...... Read More

No Available Seats? No Problem! (2019 Edit: If you booked an Alaska Airlines’ Saver Ticket, the information does not apply. Please read Alaska Airlines’ Saver Ticket — Deal or No Deal?) As I was standing in line for the restroom on my recent flight home from Maui, another woman and I started up a conversation...... Read More

Congratulations!  You’ve decided to travel to Maui. You’ve booked your flights and now need to decide where to stay. South Maui, West Maui, Upcountry…what does that even mean? And the names of the towns all sound the same! Don’t panic, I’m here to help.... Read More

When I think of relaxing or watching a sunset in Maui, I automatically think of Mai Tais. The Mai Tai is an alcoholic cocktail based on rum, Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup, and lime juice. This easy to drink, fruity rum beverage can be found on just about every Hawaiian Happy Hour menu and always makes...... Read More

You know that you want to go to Maui, but do you know when? If your travel plans aren’t dictated by an event, kids’ school calendar or work schedule, you are in luck — there are deals to be found and empty beaches to be discovered!... Read More

Today is the first day of a new adventure for the Larsen Ohana. We closed on our one bedroom, 2 bath, ocean view condo in South Kihei, Maui. It doesn’t seem real and we are so thankful for this opportunity. Huge thanks to our Realtors, Jeff Simon (South Maui) and Jeff Onderko (West Maui), with...... Read More