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Going to Hawai’i? How to Avoid Pissing Off the Locals

Going to Hawai’i? How to Avoid Pissing Off the Locals

First time going to Hawai’i? You’re probably planning to relax on the beach, go snorkeling, and enjoy a sunset luau. While that’s all wonderful preparation, it would also be best to learn a bit more about Hawaii beyond the tourist attractions. When visiting another country, […]

A Spectacular Spin on Maui’s Famous Banana Bread

A Spectacular Spin on Maui’s Famous Banana Bread

If loving Banana Bread is wrong, I don’t wanna be right. One…wait two, of my favorite things, aside from banana bread, are chocolate and black sesame. I happened to have a container full of Black Sesame Powder and a bunch of brown bananas. It seemed […]

5 Reasons Why You Need Go to the Myths of Maui Luau

5 Reasons Why You Need Go to the Myths of Maui Luau

1. It’s Maui’s Longest-Running Oceanfront Luau The Royal Lahaina Resort’s has been putting on the oceanfront Myths of Maui Luau longer than anyone else! KHON2 visited them to talk about it in the video below: 2. The Kid-Friendly Menu is available year-round There are several […]

10 of the Most Instagram-Worthy Eats in Maui

10 of the Most Instagram-Worthy Eats in Maui

There’s a lot to snap pictures of / Instagram when you’re on vacation. Honestly, food photos are really what draw us in when picking vacation eats. We’re #EatingForTheInsta and here’s some #instafood that catches our eye…and makes our mouths water: Tin Roof Maui If you […]

This is My Aloha: Parenthood and a Love Beyond Words

This is My Aloha: Parenthood and a Love Beyond Words

Aloha means love… Everyone knows “Aloha” means love. And hello. Oh, and goodbye. However, if you speak more than one language, you also know how difficult it can be to sum up some words into perfect and direct translations. Sometimes words transcend a simplified meaning. […]

Ono Spotlight: Yummy Tacos at Coconut’s Fish Cafe Kihei

Ono Spotlight: Yummy Tacos at Coconut’s Fish Cafe Kihei

Before heading out to eat we usually check websites or call restaurants to make sure they can accommodate children. Coconut’s Fish Cafe in Kihei was at the top of my list based on its proximity to our rental, to other stores to buy supplies from, and […]

Love of the Land: Coconut Farm Treasure at Punakea Palms

Love of the Land: Coconut Farm Treasure at Punakea Palms

We enjoyed a private coconut farm tour during our big family’s trip to Maui last year. After spending the morning drinking poolside smoothies, we made our way from Wailea to Lahaina. Grown with Love Greeted by one of the owners, Kai, who lives on the […]

Know Before You Go: How to Be Prepared for Hawai’i

Know Before You Go: How to Be Prepared for Hawai’i

Hawai’i is the 50th state in the United States of America, but likely contrasts from the rest of the 49 states. While there are comforts of home (like Costco), it is still important to prepare yourself. Here are three ways to be prepared and know […]