The Aloha 360

We’re going to our inbox for this week’s episode! Podcast listener, Mark, sent us an awesome debrief about his recent honeymoon to Maui. It was so helpful and detailed, we wanted to share it with everyone. It’s a great plan for your Maui honeymoon! But even if you’re traveling with your family, friends or by yourself… there are some great ideas and insights. Mahalo, Mark!

Rain or shine, there’s plenty to keep you busy on Maui! It’s a tropical paradise, and spotty tropical showers are normal. What if you’re here on the odd day that it’s a complete wash out? On Episode 126 we’ll share some of our favorite activities for rainy days on Maui. Honestly, these are all great any day: rainy, getting out of the sun, off the beaten path, or departure day activities.

Some people call it the “other Road to Hana.” Have you ever wondered what’s around the corner from Kapalua? On this episode we’ll take you on a virtual drive from Honolua Bay, around the West Maui mountains, to Wailuku town. Find adventurous places to explore, a remote gift shop, and some of the best banana bread on the island. It’s definitely the road less traveled!

Before the activity planning even begins, the first question you may have is, “When is the best time to visit Maui?” There are high and low seasons, weather, family schedules, and varying costs to consider. On this week’s episode John shares what to expect throughout the year as you’re planning around the busy tourist seasons.

Humpback whales appear in Hawaiian waters between November and May every year. They migrate from Alaska, where they’ve been spending all summer eating in nutrient-dense waters. The whales come to Hawaiian waters to mate and birth their calves. Whale watching has become a popular activity during the winter months, so we’re here to get you prepped for your whale watching adventure.

We just got through the holidays, and now it’s time to start planning your Spring Break or summer vacation on Maui. Here’s a big question: How do I keep my kids happy and entertained while on vacation? There’s so many experiences on Maui, but not all of them are great for the little ones. On today’s episode we’re going to share some of the top activities for kids on the island.

On today’s episode we’re looking back on some of our favorite experiences and podcast episodes of 2019. We’ll also share our most downloaded episodes of the year. Just briefly we’ll look behind us at the past year, but our focus will be to the future and the new year!

Mele Kalikimaka from Maui! Wishing everyone aloha and happiness as we close out 2019 and look forward to new adventures in 2020.

On today’s show we’re giving some ideas if you want to send your loved one a Maui Christmas gift. (See what we did there?) You may be on the island celebrating the holidays and want to take something home as a gift. Many of the gifts and souvenirs we’re going to talk about are available to order online. These are unique to Hawaii, and most of them are made on Maui. Join us for a shopping trip and supporting local businesses!