Near Hana, you’ll find an island that will probably peak your curiosity – Alua Island. This island seems to appear out of nowhere, but what surprises me most is that there’s palm trees growing on top. For years, I had wondered how those palm trees were established. I ...
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If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to drive the road to Hana , this video by GoHawaiiTV will give you an idea. The video shows the coast, the incredibly curvaceous road, fruit stands, a bamboo forest on the Pipiwai Trail , gardens and waterfalls. (Email subscribers: click here to access the video...
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Let me tell you something — luau providers change their pricing, schedules and websites almost as often as some people change underwear. It’s a bear to try to keep up with it. As often as I can, I aim to update the Maui luaus post that I created back in 2008. So, if...
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After being a longtime proponent of touring Maui’s famous Road to Hana independently, I decided that I’d give a guided tour a try .? After asking around, Wade Holmes of No Ka Oi Adventures was highly recommended, so I booked his one-day Discover Hana Adventure...
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If your time and fitness level permits when you’re exploring Maui’s famous road to Hana , I recommend hiking the Pipiwai Trail. This four-mile round-trip hike leads you past streams and a bamboo forest to the base of a towering waterfall. Just to give you an idea of what the trail is like,...
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Magnetic Peak is a cinder cone near the summit of Haleakala National Park . This peak gets its name from its mild magnetic field caused by the iron-rich cinders. The field is actually strong enough to deflect a compass needle . You can see Magnetic Peak by visiting the summit of Haleakala. I...
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My feet first touched Hawaiian soil in April 2003. That’s when I was first infected by Hawaii. I was on a nine-night, “once in a lifetime” vacation to the state of Hawaii. At least that was what I thought before ...
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The above photo is of a Giant lily, also known as a Spider lily, from the amaryllis family. We found this flower at Maui’s Garden of Eden ? Blooms and birds abound here. There’s also an excellent look out to Puohokamoa Falls .? See more photos from ...
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Wondering if driving Maui’s famous Road to Hana is worth planning into your vacation? Let’s allow some photos to do the talking and help you decide. First, let’s check out the view from Wai’anapanapa State Park which is a must...
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Today’s Aloha Friday Photos come to us from Fidel. He and his wife took their very first trip to Maui back in May. Fidel and his wife took the early morning drive up to the top of Haleakala to watch sunrise , making sure they arrived early...
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