Aloha kākou. Our hearts go out to our ‘ohana on Maui and Hawai‘i Island following the devastating wildfires across our islands. Find ways to support relief efforts below.
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How you can mālama:
• Postpone your travel to West Maui to allow those who need resources access to them
• Donate to local relief efforts: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/strengthening/maui-strong-fund
Every contribution, large or small, will make a difference as we work to support local communities through services including shelter, food, financial assistance and other needs as they arise.
#MauiStrong #MālamaMaui
9th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival
The Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival was created to stimulate our island’s economy by boosting sales and awareness of Maui County’s locally made products. Shop local and support your community! Coming up on November 4 & 5 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
www.madeinmauicountyfestival.com
#MIMCF2022
#VisitMaui
Stewarding the Islands
Traveling to Hawaii comes with a kuleana (responsibility, privilege). A kuleana to not only care for the land, but for all the people and wildlife who call the islands home. Mahalo for your commitment to malama (care for) Hawaii when visiting.
Kuleana
Traveling to Hawaii comes with a kuleana (responsibility, privilege). A kuleana to not only care for the land, but for all the people and wildlife who call the islands home. Mahalo for your commitment to malama (care for) Hawaii when visiting. #MalamaHawaii
Hawaii Travel Tips: Astute Renting
With so many beautiful rental options on the island, many properties often seem too good to be true. And in some cases, they are. Maui resident Malika Dudley shares local insight, encouraging all visitors to do an online search to vet rentals and avoid any potential scams. Just a few minutes of research can save you your entire deposit and make for a much better vacation experience the next time you visit Hawaii. Visit https://www.gohawaii.com/ to discover more about the Hawaiian Islands, experiences, culture, and all your travel planning needs.
Malama Maui County Pledge
When you visit Maui County, you enter into a relationship with the aina (land), waters, and all the living things that inhabit them. Mahalo for your pledge to travel with aloha. #MalamaHawaii
Get involved and preserve Hawaii’s wildlife with the Hawaii Wildlife Fund and Malama Hawaii.
HI Now featured how to get involved and preserve Hawaii’s wildlife with the Hawaii Wildlife Fund and Malama Hawaii.
Learn how you can help protect Hawaiʻiʻs native wildlife and assist local communities in their work to restore native habitat. Join Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund in the field and in the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Discovery Center where you can learn more about how to be a responsible visitor.
About Hawai’i Wildlife Fund: Founded in 1996, Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of Hawaiʻi’s wildlife. They protect native species and habitats and provide environmental education opportunities for our community members and visitors.
HWF’s mission is to protect native wildlife, focusing on coastal and marine wildlife species across Hawaiʻi, including the hawksbill sea turtle (honuʻea) and the Hawaiian green sea turtle (honu), and many other species.
#MalamaHawaii
HI Now Sierra Club Maui Malama Hawaii Program
Hawaii News Now HI Now recently featured the Sierra Club Maui hike leaders and volunteers as they help care for ancient Hawaiian archaeological sites in South Maui as part of the Malama Hawaii program.
Sierra Club Maui was established in 1976 and is part of America’s oldest established nationwide environmental advocacy group, Sierra Club (founded 1892). Sierra Club Maui is well known for its safe and exciting hiking program.
For more information on the Malama Hawaii program visit https://bit.ly/3FM0zW7
#MalamaHawaii
8th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival
The 8th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made In Maui County Festival, Maui County's largest products show, is back November 5 and 6, 2021. Presented by the Maui Chamber of Commerce with Title Sponsor Hawaiian Airlines and supported by the County of Maui and Office of Economic Development, this year's online festival promises to be a worthwhile experience. Consumers and buyers can register and shop online for locally made food, art, crafts, jewelry, fashions, home goods, gifts, and more through virtual booths at https://bit.ly/3jbNUTK.
Start the gift giving season and support local!
Malama Maui County Pledge
When you visit Maui County, you enter into a relationship with the aina (land), waters, and all the living things that inhabit them. Mahalo for your pledge to travel with aloha. #MalamaHawaii
Malama Hawaii
Noelani Lee believes people are tied to the aina (land), so when we malama (care for) it – we care for each other. Tending to two loko ia (fishponds) on Molokai, she invites the community and visitors to roll up their sleeves and open their hearts with aloha while volunteering. #MalamaHawaii
Malama Maui County Pledge
When you visit Maui County, you enter into a relationship with the aina (land), waters, and all the living things that inhabit them. Mahalo for your pledge to travel with aloha.
Malama Maui Nui
Going back means giving back, when you travel mindfully and safely. For the safety of our ohana and yours, remember face masks are mandatory in Maui at all public areas. (Violations could result in fines and/or imprisonment.) Mahalo for helping to keep our community safe. Also, travelers must have their negative COVID-19 test results before boarding the final leg of their trip as an alternative to Hawaii’s mandatory 10-day quarantine. Please visit https://bit.ly/3uYtYIC for the most up-to-date travel requirements.
Molokai Travel Pono
To travel pono is to travel mindfully. Cultural Practitioner Kanoelani Davis invites you to experience a deeper connection when you visit her island home of Molokai by coming with humility, an open mind and a readiness to embrace the aloha spirit. https://bit.ly/3iJarpL #Molokai #RespectTheCulture #TravelPono
Malama Maui Nui
Going back means giving back, when you travel mindfully and safely. Travelers must have their negative COVID-19 test results before boarding the final leg of their trip as an alternative to Hawaii’s mandatory 14-day quarantine. And for the safety of our ohana and yours, please remember that wearing a mask in public is mandatory. Visit https://bit.ly/372pDdj for the most up-to-date travel requirements.
MolokaiKHP2019
We wanted to relive some of the beauty from Ka Hula Piko. This event was organized as a cultural and educational event, to be utilized as a vehicle to educate and enlighten all people of the undocumented, pre-Western history of Molokai. 🌺 #Molokai
MoloFishDive2018
We want to share a quick snorkeling PSA for your visit to #Molokai :
1. Know your swimming ability. (Yes! You must know how to swim when you snorkel. You can always use a floatation device to assist.)
2. Keep an eye on the weather as things can change quickly.
3. Be sure to read and obey warning signs--they are there to protect you.
4. Enjoy all sea life and coral from a distance.
5. Always swim/snorkel with a buddy.
Your safety is our top priority! 🐠🐠🐠
Molokai Fish & Dive
KKAIwharf2017
Did you know: Kaunakakai has the longest pier in the state of Hawaii? It extends well past the reef and offers stunning sights of Molokai, Lanai and Maui. This charming paniolo (cowboy) town is also the island’s main harbor, where some locals still fish for their dinner. Be sure to add a stroll here to your itinerary when you #VisitMolokai
purdymacnut2019
Did you know there's a 5-acre Hawaiian homestead and macadamia nut farm on Molokai?! Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm is a favorite attraction among many visitors to the island. Ask questions, crack some nuts, sample some of their products and you can purchase some to take home! Add this to your itinerary when you visit.
http://molokai-aloha.com/macnuts/
Molokai: Halawa Valley Hike
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time? Book a tour and take a guided hike through private property to Molokai's classic cathedral valley to see the Hawaii of long ago—a majestic landscape blessed with beautiful vistas, towering waterfalls, and many hidden heiau (places of worship). #VisitMolokai
Halawa Valley: http://bit.ly/2Oj3n5l
