One of the must-do experiences on Maui is the scenic drive known as the Road to Hana. It begins on the outskirts of Paia and winds its way to the town of Hana on the eastern side of the island. Although we’ve visited Maui many times, I believe we’ve completed the entire drive only a…

Since the early 1980s, the rear parking lot of the University of Hawaii Maui College has hosted the Maui Swap Meet every Saturday. A blend of farmers market and craft fair, it runs from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and admission is just one dollar. Visiting the Swap Meet has become a tradition for us…

The time change is still wreaking havoc on us—everyone was up super early today! I even found Nana sleeping on the outdoor couch before 5:00 a.m. After a quick breakfast, Karen, Darlene, and I headed out for our first whale-watching adventure. We always book with Ultimate Whale Watch, a locally owned and operated company that’s…

Today was a very special day because it was Joan’s birthday, and we had a full slate of activities planned. Everyone appreciated the fact that, for the first time in several days, we were not heading to an airport this morning. Instead, we enjoyed a leisurely breakfast out on the lanai, where Joan opened her…