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11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!

09/15/2024

Here are some great ways to see Maui and enjoy the Valley Isle's diverse regions while learning about its rich culture and history.

08/17/2024

Kyle Kawakami, chef and owner of the food truck Maui Fresh Streatery, is featured in a new Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau destination campaign titled “The People. The Place. The Hawaiian Islands.”

07/23/2024

21 things you didn’t know about Hawaii. 🌴
1. **Hawaii is the Only U.S. State That Grows Coffee** - The volcanic soil and ideal climate make it perfect for coffee plantations.

2. **Home to the World’s Most Active Volcano** - Kilauea on the Big Island has been continuously erupting since 1983.

3. **The Aloha Spirit** - Hawaii is famous for its welcoming and friendly culture, encapsulated in the Hawaiian word "Aloha."

4. **Unique Time Zone** - Hawaii has its own time zone (Hawaiian Standard Time) and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

5. **Rainbow State** - Hawaii has the most frequent rainbows in the world, often visible after the island’s frequent, brief showers.

6. **Birthplace of Surfing** - Ancient Hawaiians invented surfing, which they called "he’e nalu" or wave sliding.

7. **Hawaii’s State Fish** - The Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, also known as the reef triggerfish, has the longest name of any state fish.

8. **No Billboards** - Billboards are banned in Hawaii to preserve its natural beauty.

9. **Hawaii is Growing** - Due to volcanic activity, the Big Island is continuously growing as lava flows add to the landmass.

10. **Royalty Rules** - Hawaii is the only U.S. state that was once a royal kingdom.

11. **Hawaii's Unique Wildlife** - It’s home to many species that are found nowhere else on Earth, including the Hawaiian monk seal and the nēnē (Hawaiian goose).

12. **The Most Isolated Population Center** - Hawaii is 2,390 miles from California, 3,850 miles from Japan, making it the most isolated population center on the planet.

13. **Hawaiian Language** - Hawaiian is one of the state's two official languages, and the alphabet only consists of 13 letters.

14. **Largest Marine Reserve** - The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is one of the largest protected areas in the world, covering 582,578 square miles.

15. **Hawaii Has No Snakes** - Thanks to strict laws, there are no native snakes in Hawaii.

16. **Honolulu's Bustling Business** - Honolulu is the largest city in the world, if measured by its city limits, which span to the ocean.

17. **The Land of Many Islands** - Hawaii is made up of 132 islands, although most are uninhabited.

18. **Hawaii's Stunning Beaches** - The islands are home to beaches with sand in various colors, including white, black, red, and even green.

19. **Pearl Harbor** - The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, led the U.S. to enter World War II.

20. **Highest Life Expectancy** - Hawaiians enjoy one of the highest life expectancies in the United States.

21. **The Spirit of Ohana** - Family (Ohana) is incredibly important in Hawaiian culture, fostering a strong sense of community and support.

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July!

06/21/2024

Guidebooks will only get you so far on Maui. Here are 8 places on Maui you may not have heard of where you can snorkel, hike, relax, and more!

05/05/2024

Rated as one of the best aquariums in the United States, visit our exhibits to experience the wonder and awe of the oceans.

05/05/2024

Upcountry Maui spots you should see! From botanical gardens and restaurants to the Haleakala sunrise, here are our favorite Upcountry spots.

03/31/2024

Happy Easter!