The travel brochures should read, “Snorkel Molokini with hundreds of people you’ll never see again!” It’s true, each morning upwards of 12 boats and 600 to 800 snorkelers visit the crater at any one time.
According to Jim Coon the president of the “Ocean Tourism Coalition” and co-owner of Trilogy Excursions there are 42 commercial […]
Our hats off to Sheila at govisithawaii.com for suggesting “Volunteering On Vacation.”
We enjoy visiting Maui so much, that it seemed like time to “give something back.” We looked around a little and found Pacific Whale Foundation’s “Volunteering On Vacation” program. As Brook, the manager of the program explained, “Pacific Whale Foundation helps provide […]
The Papawai Scenic Lookout, near mile marker 9 on hwy 30 is a great spot for whale watching. The vista from here takes in a view from Lanai nearly all the way to Ma’alaea Harbor. If there’s a whale anywhere in the area you’ll probably be able to see it from here.
Pacific Whale […]
With more than a month to go before the peak of whale watching season sightings are beginning to heat up. On a Christmas day whale watching trip out of Ma’alaea harbor with Pacific Whale Foundation we observed several pods of whales. According to Casey, the boats captain, this time of year they’re generally […]
The island of Maui is one of the world’s premier golf destinations. Maui boasts 15 courses open to the public, several ranked at or near the top of their catagories worldwide. Whether you’ve played all your life, or are just learning the game, you’ll find golf on Maui the experience of a lifetime.
So, now the […]
Here’s an activity you won’t find offered by any activity broker.
The Kihei Canoe Club invites visitors to paddle their outrigger canoes with club members on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. They will provide all needed instruction and equipment. No previous experience is required. A donation of $25 per […]
Authors Note: This article first appeared in www.govisithawaii.com.
Ka’eleku Caverns records a moment, frozen in time, from Maui’s distant past. A walk along it’s passages brings one face to face with Maui as it was long ago. A place where lava flowed from inside the earth and built the island we know today.
About 30,000 years […]
After the third fatality this year Haleakala National Park has suspended all commercially guided downhill bicycle tours effective Wednesday October 10, 2007. This Safety Stand Down affects the seven commercial companies holding permits to operate within the park. The Safety Stand-Down is scheduled for a minimum of 60 days. Individuals bicycling in the park are […]
