Today, we dive deep into the West Maui reopening debate! We explore the delicate balance between tourism and the Lahaina community's healing after the tragic fires. This episode uncovers the phased reopening strategy, local grassroots movements, and the importance of traveling with Aloha in Hawaii.

What we discuss in this episode:

• West Maui's phased reopening
• Local concerns about the reopening timeline
• Lahaina Strong's grassroots movement and their demands
• The structured three-phase reopening approach
• Economic implications of reopening for Maui's tourism industry
• Traveling responsibly and with aloha to Maui

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Hawaii's Best Website
• Hawaii's Best Instagram
• Episode 108: TravelAge West
• Episode 106: Tutu's Pantry
• Episode 105: Ululani's Shave Ice
• Episode 103: Patrick Parker

👉 Full show notes and resources can be found here.

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This podcast is for travelers looking to plan a trip to Hawaii. Discover travel tips, itineraries, and traveling tips & hacks with guides to help you explore Hawaii. Whether you’re planning a vacation to the Hawaiian islands, dreaming of a Hawaiian getaway, or visiting Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, Oahu, or Big Island we’ll help you travel with aloha.

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