West Maui starts reopening to tourists as thousands still displaced after fires Some local residents are being shuffled from one temporary location to another two months after wildfires devastated West Maui. Oct 9, 2023 Some Lahaina residents return after devastating wildfires: "Unrecognizable" ...
Popular tourist stop on Maui open to residents only Saturday, more plans to prioritize residents April 10, 2023 Twin Falls is one of the most popular stops along Hana Highway for tourists.The area was a safety … Read More ʻĪao Valley State Monument Will be Closed at the Start of ...
The buildings are not generally open to tourists (but grounds are.) If you can get inside, there are stunning Buddhist works of art adorning the walls and ceiling. The grounds are home to what is often claimed to be “the largest Buddha statue outside of Japan.” It is definitely impress...
Makena Beach, also known simply as "Big Beach," is one of the longest undeveloped beaches on the island. It sits south of Kihei in the village ofMakena, a great alternative to the more crowdedWailea beaches. Tourists should be aware of beach warnings, as this beach is known for having r...
He also underlined the importance of tourists patronizing businesses that remain open on parts of the island that are unaffected by the fires. "It's a time of mourning, but we are all going to be mourning a whole lot more if we don't have that income from tourists coming," he said. ...
If you have limited time, it’s a good idea to base yourself in West Maui where you will find a greater concentration of attractions, such as Ka’anapali Beach and Lahaina; restaurants, and shopping. Q:Is Maui dangerous for tourists? A: No. Maui is generally a safe destination, ...
"We want to do the right thing, but we are getting mixed messages," Richards said of conflicting reports advising tourists to leave or stay away from Maui along with messages encouraging travel to areas outside of West Maui. "We don't want to be insensitive to the tragic loss and the ...
Maui business owner Javier Cantellops discusses how the island needs tourists to return for businesses on ‘Cavuto: Coast to Coast.' It's been almost a year since thedeadly Maui wildfires devastatedparts of the island, killing over 100 people, and wreaking havoc on the local economy. ...
restaurants, etc. The second camp is the Hawaiians living on Maui who do not want tourism to come back – period. One doesn’t have to go far on social media to read/hear the comments- Tourists are not wanted. I feel that unless the two sides come together tourism on Maui remains fl...
Surfrider Foundation has chapters on the 4 major Hawaiian Islands (Oahu, Kauai, Big Island and Maui) where they host monthly beach cleanups open to all. Attend one on Maui and you’ll even receive a free t shirt and meal if you’re one of the first 50 eco friendly visitor volunteers ...