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 Maui For Dummies is the perfect trip-planning resource, whether this is your first time in your hundredth It's all here, from thrilling whale watching to the spectacular sunrise at Haleakala National Park, from a mile-by-mile drive along the Road to Hana to mule rides on neighboring Molokai. No other guide comes close to matching our coverage of the island's beaches, golf courses, and adventure outings, with personal recommendations on the best outfitters, dive sites, and snorkeling spots. Our candid and in-depth hotel reviews, all based on recent personal inspections, will help you find the perfect place to stay: a lavish high-rise resort, a family-friendly condo complex, or an intimate B Pray; Love


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Best Coffee House in Maui

Best Coffee in Maui?
Quick – name the ONLY state of the United States that grows and produces coffee?  Hawaii of course.  When we visit Maui we drink Maui/Hawaiian coffee.  So which coffee-houses on Maui are the best?  Here’s the winners:

1st Place – Aina at the Honua Kai Resort & Spa
2nd Place – Starbucks
3rd  Place – [...]

Hippy Gourmet on Maui with Renee Loux’s Beet Ravioli

www.hippygourmet.com Hippy Gourmet visits Maui, Hawaii and meets Renee Loux, gourmet raw chef! She shows us how to make a vegan, raw Beet Ravioli which is awesome! Plus a visit with Drew Castellini and his off-the-grid-house.

Rough Guide Directions Maui

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Make the most of your time with Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Maui. Slim, stylish and pocketable, the guide is an up-to-date, authoritative and user-friendly companion to this unforgettable destination. Full-colour and richly illustrated throughout, the guide highlights the best Maui has on offer from awesome pacific surf on Big [...]

Best Maui Chef

Best Chef in Maui
In the overall scheme of things the Chef of the restaurant is really what the restaurant is all about.  Now there are things like location, furnishings, staff, etc. but the Chef is THE key component of a great restaurant.
Here are the winners for 2009:

1st Place – Beverly Gannon of Seawatch Restaurant
2nd [...]

Maui Windsurfing Movie

This is Maui

While on Maui why not take a few lessons – it sure looks fun.

Snorkeling on Maui

Here’s what snorkeling on Maui’s Napili and Kapalua Bays looks like.
The coral reef, right in front of the Honua Kai, looks just the same!

Maui Ocean Center

A “Must see” while on Maui

Maui has it’s own aquarium – the Maui Ocean Center.  The aquarium is just a 20 minute drive south from the Honua Kai.  We visit the aquarium each visit to Maui – it’s a lot of fun for the whole family.  This is a great way to support folks who [...]

Maui on YouTube

This is Paradise — Just Watch!
Sometimes reading about Maui just doesn’t impart the activities of Maui.  Here are some YouTube videos that are fun to watch:
West Maui Locations

Aina Gourmet Market

Fantastic Market in the Honua Kai!
808-662-2832
Hours of Operation 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The tacky little store found in most resorts, the ones that sell a pack of gum for $5, just doesn’t exist at the Honua Kai – of course we have a 5-star store/market/cafe to go along with a 5-star resort.

Best Service Restaurants

Restaurant With the Best Service
*** NOTE ***
Since I last published this article 6 months ago Honua Kai’s own restaurant, Duke’s Beach House has opened.  It’s too early for comparisons but if you are in the area or are staying at the Honua Kai you might want to give them a try.  Click here for more [...]