Maui Travel Tips

Why Mineral Sunscreen Is Non-Negotiable in Maui Maui isn’t just another sunny vacation spot—it’s home to one of the most delicate marine ecosystems on Earth. The island has taken a firm stand: since 2021, sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate (common chemical filters) are banned. These chemicals damage coral reefs, harm marine life, and linger in the water long after you’ve left the beach. It always amazes me how many tourists spend months looking forward to their Maui vacation and then promptly acquire a flaming hot sunburn on day one. What a miserable way to start your trip! The average UV Index in Hawaii ranges from 8 in the winter to 13 in the summer, which generally implies a 10-15 minute time to initial burn. That’s […]

While there’s no single “best place to stay” on Maui, Wailea and Ka’anapali are two of the more popular options. In this quick post, we’ll break down the major differences to help you decide where to stay on your next trip to The Valley Isle. It’s not only first-time visitors to Maui who struggle to decide whether to stay in Wailea or Kaanapali. While both locations offer plenty of vacation rentals and resort options, access to fantastic beaches, and great restaurants, they feature completely different vibes. Making the best choice for your next Maui vacation is all about understanding each location’s strengths and matching them up with your personal vacation priorities. Wailea is more spread out, quieter, wilder, and a bit upscale. Kaanapali is dense,

For Whom the Beer Tolls Hemingway may have famously downed a dozen daiquiris in an afternoon, but I’m usually making the switch to beer after a single mai tai. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of original ales, lagers, stouts, and other assorted delights conceived and brewed right here at the very best breweries in Maui. Maui’s Current Brewery Line-up In 2023, Maui had 4 on-island breweries with a total of 6 locations. The tragic fires sadly destroyed Kohola Brewery’s sole location and one of Waikiki Brewing’s two locations, leaving only 3 breweries with a total of 4 locations in 2024. In 2025, Kohola Brewery opened a new location in Wailea, while Maui Brewing Company closed their Kahana outpost and opened a new restaurant in Kā’anapali. So that

Oahu may have more golf courses, but Maui’s are easier to get on and a lot less crowded. From one of the country’s first munis (Waiehu) to a reliable PGA tour stop (Kapalua Plantation), there’s something on Maui for every hacker, Spackler, and aspiring tour pro. Fore! Here’s what you want to know about every golf course on Maui… Maui Golf Public Course Highlights at a Glance Course Challenge Level Views Accessibility Public/Private Kapalua Plantation Championship, PGA Tour host Panoramic ocean, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i Resort guests + public tee times Resort Public Kapalua Bay Moderate, forgiving fairways Oceanfront cliffs Open to visitors Resort Public Wailea Gold Toughest of Wailea trio Haleakalā + ocean panoramas Public tee times Resort Public Wailea Emerald Scenic, mid-level play Colorful landscaping