Westin Maui Unveils Holiday Suite and Season-Long Festivities in Kāʻanapali
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is launching a themed holiday suite package and a full calendar of Christmas events running from late November 2026 through early January 2027. The programming targets families seeking a festive Maui vacation during the peak holiday travel period. The Mele Kalikimaka Suite Package offers a decorated one-bedroom luxury suite […]
99th Maui County Fair Draws Community and Visitor Spending to Wailuku
The 99th Annual Maui County Fair ran October 1–4, 2026 at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku, featuring agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, Hawaiian cultural performances, and local food vendors. The four-day event drew broad community participation and contributed to Maui’s autumn tourism economy. The fair took place October 1–4, 2026 at the War Memorial Special […]
13 Hawaii Beaches Named Top Sunset Spots, Including Two on Maui
A Hawaii travel roundup highlights 13 beaches across the islands known for sunset views, with Kāʻanapali Beach and Hanakaʻōʻō Park representing Maui on the list. Both are located on the West Maui coastline. Kāʻanapali Beach is featured for its three miles of white sand and the nightly sunset cliff-diving ceremony at Black Rock. Hanakaʻōʻō Park […]
Aloha Classic Windsurfing Event at Hookipa Runs Oct. 19–30
The 43rd annual Aloha Classic windsurfing competition returns to Hookipa Beach Park from October 19–30, drawing over 120 competitors from more than 30 countries. The multi-day event historically boosts business for local shops and restaurants in the surrounding area. The Aloha Classic runs October 19–30 at Hookipa Beach Park on Maui’s North Shore. This year’s […]
Candlelight Concerts Bring Fleetwood Mac, Hans Zimmer to Grand Wailea
Fever’s Candlelight Concerts series is hosting two performances at the Grand Wailea in Wailea on Saturday, featuring a classical string quartet playing music from Fleetwood Mac and Hans Zimmer film scores surrounded by thousands of artificial candles. Two Candlelight Concerts are scheduled for Saturday at the Grand Wailea’s Haleakala Ballroom in Wailea. The performances feature […]
Lahaina’s Annual Community Coastal Cleanup Set for Saturday, Oct. 10
Multiple sources report that the 22nd Annual Lāhainā Town Cleanup has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to noon, after Hurricane Nolo forced postponement of the original September 26 date. The free event welcomes residents, visitors, and volunteers to clean beaches, parks, harbors, and neighborhoods across more than seven square miles of […]
Travel Writer Highlights Wailea Luxury and Hāna’s Remote Appeal for Visitors
A travel feature profiles two contrasting Maui experiences — the upscale Andaz resort in Wailea and the remote Hāna-Maui Resort — showcasing the island’s range of visitor destinations. The piece highlights both the Road to Hāna drive and charter flight options as ways guests access the east side. The Andaz Maui at Wailea is featured […]
Whalers Village Hosts Free Halloween Event for West Maui Families Oct. 31
Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali will hold its annual ‘Ohanaween celebration on October 31 from 4–7 p.m., offering free trick-or-treating, entertainment, and complimentary parking for families and visitors. The free event runs October 31 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali, with complimentary parking from 3 to 8 p.m. Activities include trick-or-treating at […]
253-Year Coral Core Reveals West Maui Reef Decline Tied to Land Use
A new study using a centuries-old coral sample from Olowalu Reef found that land-use changes — including sugarcane agriculture — contributed to declining coral growth beginning in the late 1960s. Researchers say understanding these historical impacts can guide future reef and watershed management decisions. Scientists analyzed a 253-year-old coral core from Olowalu Reef to track […]
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Tops Maui in 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Rankings
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has been named the top resort on Maui in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, placing second among all Hawaii resorts. The recognition highlights continued high-end traveler interest in Maui’s West Side. The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua earned the No. 1 resort ranking on Maui and No. 2 in all […]