Posts tagged with: kids

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

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

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

  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

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

Ulua Beach is my favorite all-around beach in South Maui. Located on the north end of Wailea, it’s easy to get to from Kihei. Just take South Kihei Road into Wailea. Once you are on Wailea Alanui Drive (the main road that the hotels are off of), look for a small sign pointing to Ulua...... Read More

I’m writing this post at 4 am in Maui. I’ve been up for an hour even though I’m exhausted. Probably my biggest pet peeve with going to Maui is the lack of sleep I get the first few nights due to the time change. I’m actually lucky that as a Californian, we are only 2...... Read More

First off…congratulations on the birth of your child and for being brave enough to fly with your baby! I have two sons who have probably been on a plane at least 6 times a year since birth, and we’ve never had any major disasters (knock on wood) so I know it can be done. With...... Read More

Ho’okipa Beach on the north shore of Maui alongside the Hana Highway (a few miles past Paia) is perhaps the most renowned windsurfing site in the world, but it has more! It also provides a great vantage point to watch local surfers and kite surfers enjoying the big waves and the beach is usually covered...... Read More

For the best sweet (banana cream) and savory (pot) pies on the island, stop at Leoda’s on the way to West Maui.... Read More