In an age when culturally appropriate tourism is so important, it's great to see Ka’anapali Beach Hotel leveraging what they've always been good at: being “Hawa’i’s most Hawaiian hotel.” KBH, as locals affectionately call the resort, has had a cultural education program for guests, long before it got trendy. Their Po’okela program was started by general manager Mike White, who … [Read more...] about Maui Staycation: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel, West Maui
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2019 MauiTime Charity Guide
Ah, the holidays. It’s that time of year when our lattes get pumpkin spiced and pepperminted, loved ones reconnect, carols are played (and sung) on loop, and all join in the spirit of giving. But it’s also a time when shopping lists get cluttered with all the best stuff, and it becomes easy to succumb to the consumerist frenzy that surrounds “the most wonderful time of the … [Read more...] about 2019 MauiTime Charity Guide
50+ Products We Love From the Made on Maui Festival
The Made on Maui County Festival has huge buzz, with 128 vendor booths filled with amazing creations by folks from Maui County. Some of these pop-up boutiques only have this sale to meet with customers face to face; others have a brick and mortar shop but use this festival for exposure. We combed the festival over two days last week to find all the life altering stuff you need … [Read more...] about 50+ Products We Love From the Made on Maui Festival
Weaving Past, Present, and Future: How the Na Akua Akea exhibit celebrates and inspires a lahui
When I step foot in the “Nā Akua Ākea, the Vast and Numerous Deities” exhibit at Hale Hōʻikeʻike, a powerful rush of mana both ancient and modern envelops me. The 11 kiʻi look back at me while I stare in awe of these beautiful pieces of craftsmanship. This is the climactic point of a year’s work with a cohort of Maui haumana (students) that took an immersive study into the … [Read more...] about Weaving Past, Present, and Future: How the Na Akua Akea exhibit celebrates and inspires a lahui
Illustrating a Love for Hawai‘i: Talking story with local artist Noble Richardson before Maui Comic Con
The fourth annual Maui Comic Con is upon us and one of the featured guests is a local hero in the most profound sense. Maui native Noble Richardson has created eye-catching, emotionally stirring murals in Wailuku and Kahului. His art, in addition to being beautiful and rich in detail, often interweaves Hawaiian history and culture. Richardson, who teaches at Wailuku Elementary, … [Read more...] about Illustrating a Love for Hawai‘i: Talking story with local artist Noble Richardson before Maui Comic Con