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Jul 18
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Top 5 Maui Luaus

Top 5 Maui Luaus

By | Hawaiian Islands, Maui | 20 Comments

Few things say Hawaii like a luau.

Do a quick search of Maui luaus, however, and you may get lost in the abundance of options. Which luau is best for the whole family, and which luau presents fire dancers? With that in mind, we’ve pulled together a list of top five Maui luaus. Here they are—and what makes them magnificent:

5 best Maui luaus


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Keep in mind that as of this publish date (July 18th, 2020, most events and luaus are waiting for the 14-day quarantine to be turned off due to COVID-19. Most luaus are still booking for the future, but we’re not sure how soon things will open up again. Mahalo for understanding!
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Apr 22
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Tahiti French Polynesia Vacation

10 Days in Tahiti, Moorea, Tikehau Islands

By | Tahiti | One Comment

Our recent 10-Day trip to French Polynesia


Even those of us quarantined at home in Hawaii yearn to travel!  In doing so, we’re reminiscing about our recent trip to the islands of Tahiti.  What an experience!  It was my first time visiting, and I’d love to share some of the highlights, my impressions, and ultimately the impact the Tahitian people had on my family.

PAPEETE • MOOREA • TIKEHAU

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Jan 16
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Pacific Whale Foundation dinner cruise

Pacific Whale Foundation Dinner Cruise Review

By | Hawaiian Islands, Maui | No Comments

Maui dinner cruise review

PROS:

  • Delicious dinner, great service and just about the best way to enjoy an evening on Maui.
  • The pace is unrushed, fun and very relaxing.  Everything is done for you.
  • Perfect photo opportunities.  There are plenty of people around to assist in getting a shot of you during a perfect sunset over the water!

CONS:

  • You can’t plan the perfect sunset.  We had a good one, but sometimes the colors don’t come out.
  • This is only available in Lahaina.  If you’re in south Maui, you’ll probably want to do the Maalaea or Makena sunset cruises (no dinner, only pupus.)

SUMMARY: Pacific Whale Foundation will take you from Lahaina Harbor on the Ocean Discovery or Ocean Quest (both double-decker stable catamarans) for a 4-course dinner by Threes Restaurant with complimentary drinks lasting about 2 hours during sunset (departure time varies seasonally.)

book nowADULTS: $92.95 • CHILD (ages 3-12): $56.95 • PREMIUM SEATS: $112.95

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Take a second to picture some of your favorite Maui moments.

Tara enjoying herself

What do you see? Enjoying a stunning tropical sunset while sipping on a Mai Tai? Dining on fresh, delicious meals from some of Maui’s top-rated restaurants? Whale watching?

Or maybe you’re dreaming of simply enjoying warm tropical breezes while gazing out into the Pacific Ocean.

Now, what if I told you you could pack all of these experiences into one evening?

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Sep 23
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tulum cenotes

Cenotes of Tulum Mexico

By | Mexico | No Comments

Our recent trip to Cancun, Maya Riviera & Tulum

Earlier this year, we took our families to Mexico to explore, listen to some live music, and enjoy some delicious Mexican food (something we don’t have a lot of on Maui.)  Our trip did not disappoint!  An unexpected surprise came as we learned of the many cenotes (freshwater underground pools) dotting the Yucatan Peninsula.  Below are some highlights from our Mexico trip!

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Jun 13
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Big Island Volcano Tour

Hawaii Grand Circle Island Tour

By | Big Island, Hawaiian Islands | No Comments

The Big Island of Hawaii is arguably the most dramatic in the Pacific archipelago, boasting everything from snow-tipped volcanoes and green-sand beaches to active lava flows.

And yet, the island is precisely as its moniker suggests: Big. Coming in at 4,028 square miles, it’s larger than all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined. Translation? Visitors are often flummoxed by the most expedient way to absorb all of its beauty during their stay.

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Jun 11
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Grand Wailea Maui

10 Things You Should Know About the Grand Wailea Before Arriving

By | Hawaiian Islands, Maui | 4 Comments

grand poolThey don’t call it grand for nothing: The Grand Wailea—a Waldorf Astoria Resort on the south shore of Maui—has it all: beauty and romance, leisure and play, elegance and authenticity, glee and tranquility.

So spectacular is this spot, in fact, that U.S. News & World Report named it one of the top ten luxury resorts on the Valley Isle, while it caters to more than half a million visitors annually.

Planning to count yourself as one of them? Whether you’re on your way there or are dreaming up the vacation of a lifetime, here are 10 things you should know about the Grand Wailea before arriving:

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