With West Maui's reopening coming up, many in the community had questions. For example, since roughly 7,000 of them are in hotels, are they going to be kicked out? Will they now be neighbors with visitors? For these questions, at least, we now have answers - visitors and survivors will be separated. … [Read more...] about Visitors and Survivors Will Be Separated
Maui Wildfires
West Maui to Tentatively Reopen on October 8
On Friday, the one-month anniversary of the devastating Maui wildfires, officials made a bold announcement: West Maui to tentatively reopen on October 8. Of course, this reopening excludes Lahaina, which will remain closed to almost everyone. … [Read more...] about West Maui to Tentatively Reopen on October 8
Maui is in Financial Trouble
Immediately after Lahaina's tragic and devastating fires, officials, celebrities, and residents swiftly and strongly asked visitors to stay away. Unfortunately, even after the message began to change, people are continuing to stay away. That's not good, and as a result, Maui is in financial trouble now. … [Read more...] about Maui is in Financial Trouble
Lahaina Search Efforts Have Ended – Clean-Up Begins
Three weeks after a devastating firestorm ripped through the former capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii, officials have announced that Lahaina search efforts have ended. Next, the long and arduous clean-up efforts will begin. … [Read more...] about Lahaina Search Efforts Have Ended – Clean-Up Begins
How to Visit Maui Responsibly Post-Fires
It's only been a bit over two weeks since intense, hurricane-fueled fires incinerated Lahaina. And while travel is absolutely a no-go in West Maui, the island still needs visitors. So here's how to visit Maui responsibly post-fires. … [Read more...] about How to Visit Maui Responsibly Post-Fires
West Maui Hotels Take In Survivors
It's been two weeks since fires supercharged by Hurricane Dora decimated the historic town of Maui, displacing thousands of residents. And while things are still far from normal, emergency shelters are already in the process of closing, as West Maui hotels take in survivors to give them more humane accommodations. … [Read more...] about West Maui Hotels Take In Survivors
West Maui Recovery Will Take Years
It's been about a week and a half since fires ravaged the historic town of Lahaina. The town, as I'm sure everyone knows by now, is almost completely gone. And I'm here to tell you that West Maui recovery will take years to accomplish. Not weeks or months. YEARS. And it's not going to be easy. … [Read more...] about West Maui Recovery Will Take Years
What Are People Thinking?
Honestly, I wasn't planning on writing about Maui again today. But the news coming out of the island is infuriating and has me wondering what are people thinking? Why? Because tourists and wreaking havoc on the island's attempt to recover. … [Read more...] about What Are People Thinking?
Call to Reschedule Your Maui Travel
If you have upcoming travel to Maui and decide to do the right thing, you'll need to make changes. However, don't just jump online to make those changes. I think you should call to reschedule your Maui travel. … [Read more...] about Call to Reschedule Your Maui Travel
Why You Should Stay Away From Maui
If you haven't already heard, Maui is suffering. Specifically, the town of Lahaina has been completely decimated. And that's why officials are now asking tourists to stay away. But it seems some aren't getting the message. So here's why you should stay away from Maui for the foreseeable future. … [Read more...] about Why You Should Stay Away From Maui