So about a month ago in our annual MauiTime Summer Guide, we said that Jurassic Helicopters was operating tours of Molokai and Haleakala from its home on the rooftop of the Hyatt Resort in Kaanapali. It was at least somewhat disconcerting to see helicopters four or so times a day flying low over water, then land on the Hyatt's southern-most rooftop heliport. But this … [Read more...] about Jurassic Helicopters stops tour flights from Kaanapali Hyatt rooftop
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Chinese Kite Festival at the Wo Hing Museum and North Beach
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation (LRF) explores the world of kites this Friday and Saturday during their Chinese Kite Festival at the Wo Hing Museum and Kaanapali's North Beach. The celebration on Friday at the museum will highlight cultural arts, kite-making, stunt flying, tea brewing and more. Indulge in cultural favorites, including steamed manapua with beef brisket, pork … [Read more...] about Chinese Kite Festival at the Wo Hing Museum and North Beach
Joey Macadangdang’s New Maui Restaurant Joey’s Kitchen
You may recognize Chef Joey Macadangdang from Roy's Ka'anapali, but now he's opened his own new Maui restaurant in Whaler's Village in the former Ruby's Dinette spot (which years ago was a McDonald's). Macadangdang wanted to focus on taking Filipino cuisine to the next level, but in a fast casual setting. "We knew from the beginning we wanted to highlight some Filipino foods," … [Read more...] about Joey Macadangdang’s New Maui Restaurant Joey’s Kitchen
Staycation: Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa Maui Vacation Resorts
The Sheraton Maui's claims to fame is that they were one of the first resorts in the Ka'anapali area and have put on a traditional cliff dive ceremony at sunset since 1963. Today, they're trailblazing new menus, restaurants and nightlife scene, as well as hosting some of the best cocktail and foodie forward events this year. The resort recently added a new restaurant, Hank's … [Read more...] about Staycation: Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa Maui Vacation Resorts
Grammy Winner John Keawe Playing Hula Grill in Kaanapali
Born in Hawi on the Big Island, John Keawe says music has been a part of his life from the very beginning. Given the 11 or so albums he's produced and all the awards he's won through the years (including a Grammy and multiple Na Hoku Hano Hanos), this isn't surprising. "After a four year tour in the Navy, John returned to his home and was drawn to the sound of Hawaiian … [Read more...] about Grammy Winner John Keawe Playing Hula Grill in Kaanapali