Aaron and Mimi

October 5, 2012

October brought about many blessings and one of which was the union of Aaron and Mimi. This beautiful couple left rainy Seattle for a beautiful sunset beach wedding here on Maui. They selected their own beach and had an EZ Weddings Ceremony. With more than 15 people flown to the island to witness their beautiful union, their ceremony went along with the only hiccup being the young ring bearer’s misfortune of playing too far into a wave and being soaking wet for the reception following the ceremony. In my book, […]

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Where can you find sea turtles on Maui?

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One of the popular things to do when visiting Maui is to watch the turtles. Since the turtles tend to come close to shore to eat the vegetation, it’s fairly common to find tourists standing along the shore pointing excitedly at these majestic creatures. A lot of times you’ll even see them grabbing their snorkel […]

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A Simple Walk… Ramblings of an Island Girl

Last night I announced that before dinner we should go take a walk on the beach and appreciate what it is about Maui that brings us to live here.

To each of us that meant something different. Tay took off along the waves, jumping and splashing in the ocean’s foam. Our visiting friend tied her dress up high enough to allow her to enjoy the feel of the wet sand between her toes. Penny went directly to the tide pools to look for beautiful tiny creatures. I listened to all the earth’s sounds as I watched how my family’s happiness was exploding around […]

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Best Beach in Maui for Lifeguards?

We have to admit that we love our lifeguards on the Kamaole Beaches in Maui’s South Side.They’re not only polite, but also responsive and in great physical condition.

Maui ensures that their lifeguards remain both physically and mentally in shape and as regular beach-goers, we are thankful for this!!

Just this morning a tourist called 9-1-1 to report a swimmer that was “drowning” on Kamaole Beach II.

Withing minutes the lifeguards were out in the water searching where they thought the swimmer went under.

Another few […]

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What better way to remember a vacation! The Indich Collection

The Indich Collection – Bill Indich may have created his vision in his store, but his employees carry on and enhance the concept. Walk into the store on E. Kaahumanu Avenue and experience the volume of youthful energy and all-round family aloha reverberating within the walls. You can tell instantly that this is a shop designed around helping you, the customer, meet your needs, not just a group of salespeople trying to reach a quota.

Now, you may not be thinking, “I want a rug this vacation.” […]

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Maui Wild Dolphin Days

This weekend is Maui’s celebration of Wild Dolphin Days! To commemorate this weekend, the Pacific Whale Foundation held its Wild Dolphin Sand Sculpture Contest out on Keawakapu Beach in South Kihei! Prizes were given out in 5 categories to participants to encourage all ages, abilities and family sizes to participate.

Wild Dolphin Days not only celebrates the spectacular wild dolphins that grace us around all 3 Maui islands, but also commemorates the tenth year since Maui County passed a law to not allow the display of captive dolphins (and other cetaceans) to ensure that they […]

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The Miracles at Haku Baldwin Center

You’ve probably passed the ranch in Makawao a dozen times without realizing the magic nestled on the side of the road. Back behind unmarked fences lies a 33 acre ranch known as Haku Baldwin Center. They don’t advertise a lot and in fact, don’t even have a website yet – but you’ll be amazed at the lives they’re touching with their emotional support animals and the strives they’re making to bring free therapeutic horseback riding to as many families as possible.

“Where special people and animals come together.” Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Pet Therapy & Animal […]

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If The Shoe Fits, Wailuku

The name, If The Shoe Fits, struck me as cute at first glance and within the first 5 minutes with shop owner, Teri Edmonds, the name became cleverly appropriate.

Teri is one of those owners that greets each customer with the compassion of a long lost friend… Her warm aloha and bubbly personality resonate within If The Shoe Fits and you can’t help but smile. When asked how her dream came to be, she answers with a broad smile and a short tale. She began her designing career with the goal of providing stylish shoes […]

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Maui Specialty Chocolates

Nestled in an out-of-the-way location is a real local gem called Maui Specialty Chocolates. You would be most likely to discover them as custom made chocolate treats for local hotels and vacation condo complexes; but thankfully you needn’t have to stay in one of these establishments to enjoy the rich, deliciousness they offer. In their store here on East Wakea Avenue, you can select the chocolate treats that most appeal to you without the cost of a night in the client hotel.

After 22 years in business, the family continues to work together to make […]

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Native Intelligence, Wailuku

Among our Wailuku stops was an interesting visit with Jenny Molitau, owner of Native Intelligence. Go ahead and let the name intrigue you – it’s a fantastic place. Plan to spend enough time to really enjoy everything the shop has to offer.

Native Intelligence has been in business for 4 years but last May they moved into their new location. As you drive by you can see authentic pieces of art lining the walls and display cases. This isn’t a museum but the cultural history that’s for sale here can enhance any home décor – […]

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Where can you find sea turtles on Maui?

Leave your camera at home & let us do the work… Come with us and we’ll show you!