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Best Japanese Food on Maui
(UPDATED JUNE, 2019) Choosing the best Japanese restaurants on Maui is difficult. There are so many great Japanese restaurants, it's nearly impossible to choose the best. So instead of naming "the best Japanese restaurant on Maui," we're going to list these...
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Canada Bans Captivity of Whales and Dolphins
In a good bit of conservation news, Canada has banned the captivity and breeding of whales, dolphins and porpoises across the country. The Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act, AKA the "Free Willy" bill, introduced in 2015, was signed into law on Monday....
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2019 Maui Obon Schedule
Visiting Maui this summer and looking to try something new? Below you'll find a schedule of this year's Obon dance festivals. Similar to Mexico's Day of the Dead, Obon is an annual Buddhist festival for celebrating one's ancestors. It is believed that each year during...
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Maui Destinations: Pools of ‘Ohe’o (Seven Sacred Pools)
After literally years of openings and closings, the Pools of ‘Ohe’o, AKA the Seven Sacred Pools, has re-opened to the public. One of the most popluar tourist destinations on Maui, the Pools had been closed while park staff made software updates and repaired the stream...
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Rare Flower In Hawaii Thought To Be Extinct… FOUND!
Easter has come and gone, but a flower once thought to be extinct has risen. A member of the hibiscus family, the Hibiscadelphus woodii, had not been spotted since 2009, and in 2016 it was officially added to the extinct species list. However, in February researchers...
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Saying Aloha to the Whales
It's that sad time of year when the North Pacific Humpback Whales depart Hawaii. At the time of this writing (mid-April), the whales are still abundant, but we are definitely seeing fewer than we saw last month. So, if you happen to be on Maui through the end of...
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Sunset Dinner Cruise and Lahaina Luau Packages
For anyone coming to visit Maui, a dinner cruise and luau is a must. The Sunset Dinner Cruise and Royal Lahaina Luau Package, operated by Hawaii Ocean Project, offers one price for both experiences. The first evening, we will welcome you aboard the Maui Princess,...
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Maui Scores High in Latest Travel Awards
Maui was named the number two travel destination in the United States in the most recent Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice Awards. Oahu finished 3rd and the Big Island landed at number 10. New York City was voted the top destination. Trip Advisor also ranked the best...
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Can Maui’s Coral Reefs Be Saved?
Finally some good news for Maui's coral reefs. After years of declining health, it appears the state may be able to enhance the resiliency of our coral reefs. A recent survey of over 51 sites in Maui’s south (Kihei side) and west (Lahaina side) shores showed the most...
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Top Five Maui Beaches
Hawaii Magazine recently took a poll and published their list of the top five beaches on Maui. While it's a great list, we're going to re-order it... and swap in a couple of our favorites. First, here are the results of the Hawaii Magazine readers poll: Kaanapali...
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When a Trip to Maui Becomes a Trip to Hawaii
When you take a 10 day trip to Maui, you will spend most of your time at the leisure activity of your choice. Let's face it, 10 days at the beach, on the golf course, at the pool, hiking in the mountains... is, well, paradise. But due to rapidly dropping airfares,...
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Hawaii Named Happiest State in the Country… Again!
Is there a reason people choose to live in and visit Hawaii? Beyond rainbows, tasty waves, migrating whales and gorgeous scenery, happiness is certainly a good reason! And for the seventh consecutive year, the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index finds Hawaii...
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Why are Hawaii’s Whale Populations Declining?
In an upcoming article scheduled for release in the journal “Royal Society Open Science” titled “Fluctuating reproductive rates in Hawaii’s humpback whales, Megaptera novaeangliae, reflect recent climate anomalies in the North Pacific”, Rachel Cartwright of California...
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Scientifically Counting Whales in Hawaii Matters
Keeping tabs on Hawaii's humpback whale population is important, particularly so in light of recent reports that they may be on the decline. One group of local researchers responded to this concern by performing aerial surveys of Maui Nui (greater Maui region) based...
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Entangled Humpback Whale Spotted Off of Lahaina
Over the weekend, a humpback whale was spotted entangled in lines used to catch crab and lobster. The lines wrapped around both the whale's mouth and tail, while cutting into its body. Trained rescue crews were able to reach the whale, but they were not able to...
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Best Rainy Day Activities on Maui
Holy Poseidon, we've had a wild winter here on Maui. While Wailea, Kihei and Lahaina tend to be dry pretty much year-round, this winter has been something else. Normally, the rains come in the form of showers that last less than 10 minutes. But if you happen to be...
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More Snow Coming to Maui
Maui is experiencing a winter for the ages. To quote "Game of Thrones", winter is here. OK, our high temperatures are still near 80 degrees by the ocean, but the nights are lower 60's or even upper 50's. That's downright frigid for Maui! But the real winter weather is...
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Top 10 Restaurants with an Ocean View on Maui
If you've flown all this way to our humble little rock in the middle of the ocean, one thing you should definitely partake in is dinner with a view of... the ocean! While not all of Maui's best restaurants have views, many do. But before we get to the list of the best...
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Whale Tales 2019
Whale Tales 2019 is coming to Maui from February 15 - 18. Hosted by Whale Trust at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, Whale Tales is a fully immersive educational (and fun!) weekend featuring marine biologists, whale researchers and award-winning photographers from around the...
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British Couple Nearly Crushed by Humpback Whale
If you need another reason, besides staying dry, better sight lines and comfort, to book a whale watch trip on a larger boat like those sailed by Hawaii Ocean Project versus a smaller, rubber boat, you can add safety to the list. A British couple kayaking in Monterey...
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