The Beauty of Upcountry: Jacaranda Trees

The Beauty of Upcountry: Jacaranda Trees

  The first image that often pops into mind when thinking of Maui is that of palm trees and sun-soaked beaches, but take a jaunt upcountry and you’ll be privy to a far different world. Kula, Ulupalakua, Makawao, and Pukalani are a much lusher realm, where...
Haleakala Weather

Haleakala Weather

  Perennially blue skies, eighty-degree temps, surf warmer than bathwater—is it any wonder that Hawaii is thought to have some of the finest weather in the world? But on the island of Maui, a wholly different kind of weather occurs within Haleakala Crater—while...
Favorite Upcountry Maui Restaurants

Favorite Upcountry Maui Restaurants

With emphasis on fresh, farm-to-table produce, bold flavors and tropical inspiration, its no wonder Hawaiian food has taken the country by storm. While we absolutely recommend a local plate lunch (or ten) during your next visit to Maui, we also suggest these Upcountry...
The Best of Makawao Town

The Best of Makawao Town

Maui’s south and west sides are often abuzz with sun-seeking tourists and locals relishing a day off on the sand. Escape the hustle and bustle by taking a jaunt upcountry to Makawao Town. Tucked into the gem-toned hills above the North Shore, this historic outpost...
One Day on Haleakala

One Day on Haleakala

Meaning ‘House of the Sun,’ Haleakala Volcano is widely touted as the world’s largest dormant volcano, despite the fact that it’s technically still active. There’s no need to worry, though – the most recent eruption was way back in...

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