The 2009 Travel Leaders’ “Fall Travel Trends Survey” reports that Maui is the 5th most booked domestic destination among U.S. travelers for the rest of this year. Mind you, that doesn’t mean the island is over-run by tourists. But it does mean that main-landers seeking the perfect luau are taking advantage of the low travel […]
If you live or are staying on the south or west side, or even hugging the shoreline in Paia, take a break from the heat and head upcountry to Makawao. Baldwin Avenue is a beautiful drive with vistas of the West Maui mountains and on a clear day, Molokai. At approximately 1600 feet, Makawao’s air […]
In my 20s I tackled the same question many of today’s undeterred travelers also face: What am I willing to sacrifice to see the world? The answer, as I watched my budget disappear into the coffers of innkeepers, was privacy. My budget wasn’t the only thing that drove me into the dorm-like, semi-harried arrangements of […]
I am a sucker for drug stores. Growing up overseas, our bi-annual family summer trips to the U.S. always included numerous visits to these icons of America. My sister and I would breathe in the smell of air-conditioning and run our eyes eagerly across treasures of grape-flavored Bubble Yum and Lifesaver lollipops. As an adult […]
Alexander’s Fish & Chips is making you a pretty good deal right now: buy one dinner special and get one for half price. Every night of the week from 4pm ’til close, but choose your day carefully, because the featured special changes: Mahi Mondays Teriyaki Tuesdays Wahoo Wednesdays (Wahoo is also called Ono) BBQ Rib […]