To be honest, aside from being a nicer hotel than the Sheraton, half the reason I chose the Westin Maui was for easier access to Waicoco Maui. Naturally, this meant our first dinner on-island ended up being dinner at Waicoco Maui. … [Read more...] about Dinner at Waicoco Maui
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Airbnb Removes 1300 Maui Listings
Even before the pandemic, home prices in Hawaii were just about unattainable for most. The solution? Get rid of illegal vacation rentals. And the Valley Isle did just that as Airbnb removes 1300 Maui listings from its platform. … [Read more...] about Airbnb Removes 1300 Maui Listings
Safe Access Oahu Ending on March 5
For about five months now, proof of vaccination has been a requirement to dine-in at Oahu restaurants and bars and enter gyms. However, that'll change soon, as statements from Mayor Rick Blangiardin point to Safe Access Oahu ending on March 5. … [Read more...] about Safe Access Oahu Ending on March 5
Review: SixtyTwo MarcKet Wailuku Brunch
Knowing that our room wouldn't be ready for a while, I made brunch reservations for our day of arrival on Maui. Wanting to try something new this time, I chose SixtyTwo MarcKet in Wailuku for our first meal on-island. … [Read more...] about Review: SixtyTwo MarcKet Wailuku Brunch
Review: National Car Rental Kahului
For this trip to Maui, I chose to get our car from National Car Rental Kahului. The overall experience was similar to that of Vegas, only there was no shortage here, though the car I ended up with wasn't as good as the one I had in Sin City. … [Read more...] about Review: National Car Rental Kahului
Grand Maui Adventures – Introduction
Before we planned a trip to Vegas with my in-laws, I had planned a trip to Maui for Mrs. Island Miler and me. The goal for our grand Maui adventures was to have Mrs. Island Miler experience the Grand Wailea for the first time. But the trip ended up being so much more. … [Read more...] about Grand Maui Adventures – Introduction
What Hawaii Restrictions Changed Yesterday
As previously announced, Governor David Ige issued a new emergency proclamation transferring rule-making authority to the county mayors. But only Honolulu announced its rule changes ahead of time. So let's go over what Hawaii restrictions changed yesterday as the new emergency proclamation took effect. … [Read more...] about What Hawaii Restrictions Changed Yesterday
Maui Loosens Restrictions
With infections and hospitalizations falling to levels not seen since before the Delta-variant fueled surge, the Valley Isle is now following Oahu's lead. Yup, just as Hawaii's most populous island, Maui loosens restrictions too. … [Read more...] about Maui Loosens Restrictions
Maui Sugar Museum Plans Expansion
Back in December 2016, the Pu'unene Sugar Mill in Central Maui shut down after 145 years processed its last crop of sugar cane. However, the mill's legacy lives on at the Pu'unene Sugar Museum. And, now, we get news that the Maui Sugar Museum plans an expansion with new exhibits on the way. … [Read more...] about Maui Sugar Museum Plans Expansion
Maui Safer Outside Begins Today
The other week, I reported on new safety measures coming to the Valley Isle called Maui Health Pass. Well, county officials decided to change the program's name. The now Maui Safer Outside begins today, bringing with it a bevy of new restrictions. … [Read more...] about Maui Safer Outside Begins Today