Maui Tops Romance Rankings, but High Costs Weigh on Visitor Numbers
Travel + Leisure named Maui the most romantic destination in the world, edging out Paris in a survey of Americans. Despite the flattering ranking, Maui visitor counts and spending were down in August 2026, even as year-to-date arrivals showed modest growth. Maui edged Paris 34% to 33% as the top romantic destination in a Funjet […]
Maui Resorts Roll Out New Dining, Rooms, and Spa Upgrades
Several major resorts across Maui and Lānaʻi have recently unveiled renovations and new offerings, including new restaurants, redesigned guest rooms, and expanded spa facilities. The upgrades span properties in Hāna, Kāʻanapali, and Wailea. Hāna-Maui Resort opened Paniolo Bar, offering island-inspired food and cocktails Wednesday–Saturday until 10 p.m. — the latest closing time of any East […]
Free Hawaiian Music Night at Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Nov. 6
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is hosting a free public concert featuring singer-songwriter Justin Kawika Young on November 6 from 6–9 p.m. at Alaloa Lounge. The event is open to guests and the public with no reservations required. Justin Kawika Young, a Hawaii-born artist with 11 No. 1 Hawaii radio hits, performs at the Kapalua Concert […]
Festivals of Aloha Falsetto Contest Draws Competitors from Hawaii, Mainland, and Japan
The fifth annual Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Haʻihaʻi Falsetto Contest was held at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, drawing nine competitors internationally. The event is part of the 2026 Festivals of Aloha, which spans more than 20 cultural events across Maui Nui. Pōʻai Lincoln won the falsetto competition with 384 points, performing at […]
Made in Maui County Festival Returns Nov. 6–7 with 140+ Local Vendors
The 2026 Made in Maui County Festival will bring together more than 140 local vendors and food trucks at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului on November 6–7. The event showcases makers from Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi across food, jewelry, apparel, art, and more. The festival runs Friday–Saturday, November 6–7, 2026, at the […]
Hawaiian Falsetto Contest Highlights Festivals of Aloha at Wailea Resort
The 5th Annual Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Haʻihaʻi Falsetto Contest was held at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, with Pōʻai Lincoln taking the 2026 championship. The event is part of Festivals of Aloha, a multi-island cultural celebration featuring more than 20 events across Maui Nui. The falsetto competition drew contestants from Maui, Oʻahu, […]
Fall Shoulder Season Draws Budget-Conscious Visitors to Maui’s Ka’anapali
Late fall is emerging as a popular, lower-cost window for Maui travel, with flights, rental cars, and accommodations significantly cheaper than summer or holiday peak periods. Visitors are increasingly targeting this shoulder season to stretch their vacation budgets. Fall airfare to Maui can run $300–$1,000 less per person compared to summer and Christmas peak seasons. […]
New South Maui Cultural Org Launches Free Visitor Events at Wailea This Weekend
Ulu-a-Paeahu, a descendant-led cultural organization based in Honuaʻula, is hosting three free public cultural events at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea October 23–25. The group aims to share Hawaiian history with visitors and fund ongoing cultural programming across South Maui. Three free Festival of Aloha events — featuring falsetto, hula, and Hawaiian music […]
Maui Musicians Headline Chicago Benefit Concert Supporting West Side Families
Ukulele artist Taimane and Maui musician Naiwi Teruya will perform at a Chicago benefit concert to support the Hua Momona Foundation’s food distribution efforts on Maui’s West Side. The event stems from their performance at August’s Maui Music & Food Experience fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency Maui. The Hua Momona Foundation is hosting a Chicago […]
Maui Songwriters Festival Returns to Kapalua Jan. 6–9, 2027
The 12th annual Maui Songwriters Festival will take place January 6–9, 2027, at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, headlined by Lauren Daigle, Brett Young, and The Band Perry. The four-day event features a mix of free showcases and ticketed concerts ranging from $150 to $250. The festival runs January 6–9, 2027, at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, […]