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Sunday Photo: Kama'ole Beach I

2008-10-05T12:20:00.003-05:00

Kama'ole Beach I
Taken by Kris Nelson on April 22, 2008
Location: Kama'ole Beach I in Kihei
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How's up for a little beach hopping? I'm starting a beach theme for the next few Sundays and the first in that series is the above photo of Kama'ole Beach I taken this past April. Although it was a partly cloudy day for a good amount of the time we spent there that day, one of the things I like about this photo is the details in the water right at the bottom. I just love walking along the shoreline and snapping photos, but when you can look down and the water is so crystal clear as it washes over your feet, it's pretty neat.

Kama'ole Beach I was the first stop on our beach hopping day during our '08 Trip, and it was a great way to start the day. For us, coming from the Lahaina/Ka'anapali area, it is a little bit of a drive, so to get the most out of your trip down to South Maui, be sure to make a day out of it and plan to stay awhile. Kama'ole Beach I is actually the northern most of a series of 3 beaches that share the Kama'ole name. Beaches II and III each offer something a little different, and are more popular with the local residents than Beach I. Still, with a view of Molokini, parking nearby (that fills up fast), lifeguard, restrooms and showers and a mini mall across the street for a quick snack, you pretty much have everything you need for a day in the sun.

What I thought was neat about this particular beach in the chain of 3 was that there were a few hours along the north end right up against the sand, with only a small line of bushes separating them. The one below, for example, looks like it would be a blast to live in, having full sized windows and stunning views of the ocean. The sunsets alone will probably make you weep with joy. I can only imagine, though, that buying a house like that comes with a pretty hefty price tag. Oh well.

Mahalo.

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PWF Whale Regatta Race '09

2008-10-04T20:27:00.003-05:00

Get Your Whales Ready

It's just about that time of year again when the Pacific Whale Foundation is preparing for their annual Whale Regatta race to take place during their annual Whale Celebration Day, which will be held on Saturday, February 19th, 2009.

It is a Maui spin off of the familiar ducky races that they have in various cities (including here in Chicago), but instead they use little rubber whales, darn cute ones I might add. There is no cost to enter, although they to suggest a $5 donation per whale. Last year, our little entourage of 10 whales didn't take home any prizes, but this year, we'll be there on Maui to cheer them on in person.

This year's prize is round trip airfare to Maui from any major US city, and at the rate things are going with the airlines, that's quite a big deal. You don't have to be present to win, but in reality, just being there is just as good as winning anyway.

You can find more details about the race and how to enter at pacificwhale.org, and if haven't looked into their annual memberships, be sure to check it out. We've been members for about 3 years now, and visiting their store in Lahaina, talking with their staff and going on their boat tours, they are truly a great group of folks doing a lot of great things not only for the whales, but the environment, the communitity and childhood education in the islands.

Mahalo, and good luck.

Sunday Photo: Molokai from Maui

2008-09-28T21:41:00.004-05:00

Molokai from Maui
Taken by Kris Nelson on June 4, 2006
Location: Sheraton Maui Resort in Ka'anapali
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As mentioned in the comments from the previous Sunday Photo, this photo was also taken from our time at the Sheraton, and to my amazement, I haven't featured it yet in our Sunday Photo series. Of all the photos from our trips to Maui, this has to be one of my favorites. You can read more about the details at my photography site.

This shot was also one from of my first days with a DSLR camera, and I just remember being so overwhelmed with all the options. I am living proof, however, that a little luck and a beautiful canvas can still lead to magical things. Now, two years and a few thousand photos later, this is still the desktop wallpaper on my primary computer at home and I even have a 20" x 30" version of this hanging on the wall in my home office.

Even though I see this photo everyday, this scenic view at the Sheraton is still one of the first spots we go to every year. It really has that "welcome back" feel for us. I hope you enjoy it.

Mahalo.

Sunday Photo: Maui Vista

2008-09-14T15:01:00.003-05:00

Maui Vista
Taken by Kris Nelson on April 19, 2008
Location: Sheraton Maui Resort in Ka'anapali
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It's been raining nonstop here in Chicago for the last 48 hours and I really need to see the sun again. For our Sunday Photo this week, I chose one of the many shots I enjoy taking from our lanai at the Sheraton. This one has just about everything but the sand.

In the distance, you have the island of Lanai with it's fluffy white clouds overhead. Aside from that, the bluest of blue skies. Next, one of the few palm trees that greet us every morning on the oceanfront lawn at the Sheraton, standing tall and dancing in the gentle ocean breeze to get my attention. Last, but not least, a quiet reef area behind Black Rock that, for late on a Saturday morning, is currently absent of the regular snorkelers that often frequent these waters.

This photo makes me miss the island, yet it also makes me feel fortunate that all of our hard work throughout the year gives us the opportunity to enjoy such a paradise, even if only two weeks at a time. Some sources will argue that paying extra for an ocean front room isn't worth the money, but we feel differently. We know it's a big splurge and we could save a ton of money by getting a room in the different part of the resort and just walking a few steps to see the ocean, but for daily views like this one from your own private balcony whenever you step outside, I'm okay paying extra for the time being.

Mahalo.

Sunday Photo: Warm and Golden Maui Sunset

2008-09-07T20:43:00.003-05:00

Golden Maui Sunset
Taken by Kris Nelson on June 6, 2006
Location: Offshore near Kahekili Beach in West Maui
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By my estimates, it's time for another sunset photo in our weekly series. Checking the posts here filed under the sunset category, it looks like it's about every month or so. I was just writing about sunsets the other day on my newest photography site, so I was sort of in that type of mood this weekend.

In any case, this shot was taken from the Teralani on our first sunset cruise back in 2006, which nowadays seems like ages ago. The orange sky at this time of day and under these conditions leaves a warm and inviting impression on you and it makes you feel so alive and ready to do it all again tomorrow. While some of my favorite sunsets are the ones that drop right down to the ocean at the horizon and leaves a sparkling reflection in the water, this one is a keeper, too. Here, the sun is escaping behinds clouds as they hover above the island of Moloka'i, and catching it at halfway through the event gives it just enough definition around the edges to come out perfect.

Mahalo, and have a great week.

Maui Weather Stats Now Available

2008-09-06T13:03:00.002-05:00

The latest feature here at Ka'anapali Dreamin' is an addition to our existing weather page, which now, only featured the current conditions and the local forecast.

Now, I've also added the new Maui Climate page that features stats and graphs from across the island and for all year round. You can view information both for a particular month or see data from just one location.

At some point, I'll gather up enough notes to include narratives about the windard and leeward sides, and also include this data in some of our maps, but for now, this should be a good start.

Mahalo.

Seeing HAPA in concert a second time, pinch me

2008-09-03T00:35:00.004-05:00

Last year, when we found out that HAPA was going to be playing the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center the same week we were going to be in Maui, we were ecstatic. It was truly a magical night, not to mention the fact it was only 3 days after spending my birthday in Maui.

So imagine my joy this afternoon at lunch when I'm checking Maui News on my mobile phone and find out that HAPA will be back at the Castle Theater for a show on February 27th, the last Friday of our next vacation. Way cool.

This will be our third trip in a row where we're lucky enough to see live performances by well known Hawaiian artists. In September of 2007, we were in Maui for the Taste of Lahaina (just realized I need a link for that and never uploaded those photos), where we saw Beach 5, Brother Noland, and Sean and Robi. Anytime you can make live, local music a part of your vacation just adds to the memories of it all.

Have any stories of concerts you've been to on Maui or in Hawaii? We'd love to hear them.

Going to Hawaii without paying airfare

2008-09-02T13:12:00.003-05:00

Maybe not the most practical way to save on airfare, but there was an article at the Honolulu Advertiser about a British woman that sailed her way from San Francisco to Waikiki in a row boat. It only took 99 days.

99 days of rowing are over

Turns out it's only part of a plan to go all the way across the Pacific on her own. Her reward? Six months in Hawaii before she leaves for Australia.

Better watch out for the Superferry. :)

Kidding aside, she does have a good purpose for doing this, so be sure to take a read of the full article if you haven't seen it yet.

New Spa Coming Soon to the Sheraton Maui Resort

2008-09-01T09:54:00.002-05:00

Spotted this little piece of news over the weekend while looking at rates for the Sheraton Maui Resort for our upcoming trip in February.

Spa at Black Rock Opening Soon

The spa at the Sheraton had been closed for a few years during this renovation, so Cindy has been going over to the Westin Maui Spa instead. Now, come February, she'll either have to make a choice to try out the new Black Rock Spa or do both.

There weren't many details available yet about the new spa opening at the Sheraton, except for the fact that it's going to be the entire first floor of the Hale Nalu building at the resort. We're there every year, so we know that's a big building, but you can see for yourself on their property map.

On a side note if you're looking at the map, we always stay in the Hale Moana building all the way on the left. It's usually a safe distance from all the keiki in the Hale Ohana building. :)

Hale Moana building at the Sheraton Maui Resort

Sunday Photo: Black Rock Torches

2008-08-31T10:07:00.003-05:00

Black Rock Torches
Taken by Kris Nelson on Sept. 17, 2007
Location: Black Rock at Ka'anapali Beach in West Maui
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It's Labor Day Weekend, and if you're having a BBQ and spending some time outside tonight, you might have a few tiki torches nearby. Well, if not, here's one that's about 4,000 miles away.

This shot is a close-up of one of the torches that is lit atop Black Rock as part of the nightly cliff dive ceremony at the Sheraton Maui Resort. Obviously there isn't much to this photo, but for West Maui fans, it means a little something extra.

Mahalo, and enjoy the holiday weekend everyone.

Baby Turtles at the Maui Ocean Center

2008-08-30T14:00:00.002-05:00

After reading the notice in the Maui Ocean Center newsletter, I found this article in Honolulu Advertiser that shows off the six baby honu (sea turtles) that have just arrived to the center this week.

We've been to the Maui Ocean Center in our past trips and Cindy's favorite exhibit is the Turtle Lagoon where you can get up close and personal with the sea turtles (for those of us that don't snorkel, anyway). According to the new article, these six little guys will have their own exhibit next to the Turtle Lagoon and will be cared for over the next 2-3 years before being released into the ocean waters. We'll be certainly stopping by to check in on these guys in February.

If you happen to be there before us, stop in and let us know if they're really as cute as they sound. :)

Mahalo.

Keeping Tabs on Maui

2008-08-24T23:46:00.005-05:00

Not many people will argue that RSS Feeds and the adoption of personalized portals like iGoogle have drastically changed way we receive content of our choosing on a daily basis, and for the better.

I have just recently finished adding a Blogs page to the site here in the Reviews section to highlight the different blogs I check in on every day as part of my morning routine. As shown here, I created my own Hawaii Blog tab (hence the pun in the post title in case you missed it) using iGoogle to get all of my Hawaii and Maui content delivered right to me when I want it.

There are details about each blog in the Reviews section, but I wanted to share the links to the RSS feeds themselves straight from the tab in iGoogle.

While I rarely ever get enough time to read all the posts that I'd like to, nor post as much as I would like to either, these blogs help me get my fill of Maui and the islands whenever I need a little pick-me-up or a distraction. These blogs, as well as various news stories and feeds, help me to keep in touch with what's happening in Maui just as if I was living there today.

So, if I've found your blog and liked it enough to list it here and check it regularly, great job on sharing the Aloha spirit with the blogosphere and keep up the great work. If you have a blog or know of a blog that I haven't mentioned, share it here and I'd love to take a look. You can never have too many feeds of Maui. :)

Oh, and by the way, our blog has a feed, too. Would you like to subscribe?

Sunday Photo: Sailboat at Ka'anapali Beach

2008-08-24T11:36:00.002-05:00

Sailboat at Ka'anapali Beach
Taken by Kris Nelson on Sept. 17, 2007
Location: Ka'anapali Beach in front of the Westin Maui
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While a good amount of ocean tours operate out of Lahaina or Ma'alaea Harbor, a few of the come right to you! This photo is a shot of the sailboat Gemini approaching the beach in Ka'anapali just in front of the Westin Maui Resort. For those staying in Ka'anapali, having these vessels come right to your door is a big plus rather than having to drive to the harbor, finding and paying for parking, and then waiting for your boat to exit out into the ocean (which can be an event in itself).

The Teralani is another boat you'll see often, and one that we did back in 2006. It was great because we were able to hang out at Whalers Village a while after check-in for the tour and after the cruise was over, we went back for ice cream at Ha'agan Dazs. :)

Only the smaller ships are able to pick up passengers along the beach, so those tours are usually limited to cocktail cruises and snorkel or scuba adventures. The bigger whale watch tours and dinner cruises all have larger ships and those are out of the harbors mentioned above.

Have a favorite tour company of your own, or have experiences with any of the ones mentioned here? Share your stories with us.

Mahalo.

Announcing Maui Wall Candy

2008-08-23T16:36:00.002-05:00

Maui Wall Candy is now online!

Over the last few weeks, I have mentioned that I was working on an online photo store for my favorite Maui photos from our trips to the Valley Isle. Today, the site has been officially launched and open to the public.

While you can read the full announcement details at my web development blog here, I wanted to give a summary for my readers at Ka'anapali Dreamin' because I know you all love Maui just as much as we do.

The aim of Maui Wall Candy is to Share the Aloha of Maui and give people a way to incorporate Maui into their own surroundings. These photos are available in both print and digital formats, which offers more flexibility than just hanging a photo on a wall. I listed a few photo ideas on the site, but there are many more possibilities.

I have done some due diligence to make sure prices of these photos are very affordable. While I will never claim to be anywhere close to a professional photographer like Ron Dahlquist (one of my favorite Hawaii photographers), I do receive a fair share of compliments for some of my shots. One of the benefits of not being a photographer for a living means I don't need to charge and arm and a leg to put food on the table, which means my photos can reach a larger audience of Maui fans.

Currently, there are about 50+ photos available at Maui Wall Candy, broken out in a few galleries to start. I still have a lot more photos to go through and upload, so I added a Coming Soon page to let visitors know what I'm working on. So, if you've seen something here in the Sunday Photos series or elsewhere on Ka'anapali Dreamin' that isn't available yet, odds are it will be soon.

There is also a Recent Photos Feed that you can subscribe to so you can see when new photos are added.

So please stop on by the Maui Wall Candy site and have a look around. I really hope you like what you see, and hope you see something you like. :)

Mahalo Nui Loa,
Kris.

Sunday Photo: Cool Drinks in Lahaina

2008-08-17T22:10:00.004-05:00

Cool Drinks in Lahaina
Originally uploaded by webnelly

Boy, to say that I've been busy these last few weeks would be a big understatement. I thought posting this little photo would help take the edge off.

This was taken at BJ's Chicago Pizzeria in Lahaina. One of our favorite activities when going out to eat on vacation in Maui is trying different tropical drinks. Not only do they help you enjoy your time on the island, they usually look pretty neat, too.

With this photo, I decided to play around with Photoshop a little bit and bring out the colors of the drinks themselves by graying out everything else. It's a technique I was playing around with last year and something I featured in a previous post for Black Rock.

Now, back to the busy part. I've been working tirelessly on getting photos uploaded to my new photo store. There are still a lot of photos to process and upload, but I should be ready for a formal announcement sometime this week. However, since I feel it's ready enough for a sneak peak, I thought I'd give a first notice here for my readers at Ka'anapali Dreamin'.

So, if you like what you see here in the Sunday Photos series and are looking for some beautiful images of Maui to decorate your home, workspace or to give the gift of Maui to a loved one, be the first to check out Maui Wall Candy. Be sure to look for a formal announcement this week as well and checking back regularly as I process and upload a long list of photos I'm looking to share with all of you.

Mahalo.

Sunday Photo: Beach at Whalers Village

2008-08-10T21:09:00.002-05:00

Beach at Whalers Village
Originally uploaded by webnelly

Not the sharpest photo in my collection, but this shot of the beach at Whalers Village (taken from aboard the Teralani) is nice view of a common pastime of shoppers at Whalers after dinner: sitting along the beach after sunset. In the background, there is Leilani's on the right, the Rusty Harpoon farther back in the center, and Hula Grill on the left. Those familiar with the area will know exactly of where this is. :)

We've been spending quite a bit of time lately thinking about Whalers Village, and Maui in general, as we're starting to get closer to our next trip. We even picked the dates, the last two weeks of February!!! That's only 6 months (and a long Chicago winter away). Kidding aside, here it is nearly the middle of August and we can't believe summer is almost over. Wow.

Also, I've been pretty busy the last week or so working on our new photo store, offering our favorite photos from Maui in a wide range of sizes and all at very affordable prices. We're pretty excited about it and will be sharing more information in the next week or so. Stay tuned.

Mahalo.

Sunday Photo: Sunset Cruise

2008-08-03T12:11:00.002-05:00

Sunset Cruise
Originally uploaded by webnelly

Time for another sunset shot here for our Sunday Photo series. It's true that you can see a great sunset just about anywhere on Maui (or Hawaii for that matter). One of the extras you can do in West Maui, though, is to hop on a small boat or catamaran with one of the many tour companies offering sunset cocktail cruises and you can get even closer. A nice way to end any day on Maui, for sure. We usually book a cocktail cruise for the last night of our trips as sort of the final send off.

This photo was taken from the lanai of our room at the Sheraton (of course), and forgive me for not being able to remember what particular boat and tour company is pictured in this photo. There are at least half a dozen companies that offer these sunset cruises, and they're all pretty affordable as far as Maui tour standards go. We've gone with two different groups in the past, the Teralani and the Pacific Whale Foundation.

The Teralani was a smaller vessel, and it docked right on the beach near Whalers Village, so that was pretty neat. The PWF boat was much larger and went further out along the West Maui coast than the Teralani, plus part of the cost of the tour goes towards research and education on the islands, so you can't go wrong, either.

If you have had experiences with other sunset cruises while on Maui, don't be shy!!! We'd love to hear from you.

Mahalo.

Good Luck Morton Grove AYSO!!!

2008-07-09T08:36:00.002-05:00

I wanted to take a quick moment to wish my cousins and their friends a big Pomaika`i, or good luck in Hawaiian. Their team is one of about 180 or so participating in the AYSO National Games tournament this week in, where else, but sunny Honolulu. The tournament, while just getting underway, already graced the online version of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin in their Photo Finish section.

Their team is representing Morton Grove, IL, which is a northern suburb of Chicago, and they participate in the Girls U-14 league (meaning everyone is 14 years old or younger). You can find out more about the tournament from this AYSO page.

I was just joking with someone the other day because I grew up playing ice hockey all my life and we used to go out of town for tournaments at least once or twice a year. However, I don't particularly recall ever hearing of a hockey tournament in Hawaii. :)

Of course, what's a trip out to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands without staying a little longer to enjoy a nice vacation, too. And, with the advice of a certain favorite cousin of theirs (who will remain nameless), they're going to be doing a little island hopping next week and staying 5 days on the magical island of Maui. Now, we're really jealous.

Best of Luck, Girls!!!

Halloween in Lahaina Crackdown?

2008-07-06T11:59:00.003-05:00

Read this in the Maui News today from a story they reported yesterday about annual festivities on Front Street for the upcoming Halloween holiday this year.

LahainaTown denied a Halloween permit

We have seen and read about past years where the parties and parades down Front Street for Halloween have had almost a Mardi Gras type atmosphere, with plenty of people and fun all dressed up in their costumes marching down Front Street in Lahaina. It was (and still is) something we're planning on checking out in the upcoming years.

Even though LahainaTown was not given the permit they have had in past years (starting back in the 1980s), it looks like there still will be plenty of people showing up for this annual event.

Let us know if you have any Halloween in Lahaina stories that you'd like to share.

Sunday Photo: A Stroll Down Front Street

2008-07-06T11:35:00.002-05:00

A Stroll Down Front Street
Originally uploaded by webnelly

On an island with so much to do, sometimes you just want to take it easy and just enjoy the beautiful weather outside. This week's photo was taken in Lahaina doing just, that. A nice stroll down Front Street near the harbor after a late lunch with a gorgeous blue sky overhead and just a gentle breeze off the water.

There are quite a few spots along Front Street in Lahaina that you can stop and just look out into the water, this being only one of them. The photo was taken just southwest of Cheeseburger in Paradise to give those familiar with the area a point of reference. We're not ones to say any particular spot is better to watch the boats than another, but we do end up here now and again after lunch or just walking downtown throughout the day.

And, if you happen to see the ship below just outside the harbor, fear not that someone might be in trouble. The sailboat has actually been there for many years now, and only silly people like us, who after seeing it for the first time from our oceanside table at Cheeseburger in Paradise asked our waiter if that boat was in danger of sinking. :)

Mahalo.

Sunday Photo: Black Rock, colorized

2008-06-29T18:24:00.002-05:00

Black Rock, colorized
Originally uploaded by webnelly

This shot was taken at the base of Black Rock in Ka'anapali, Maui about 30 minutes prior to sunset. I colored it up a little bit by isolating the green and the sand in the foreground and a few highlighted spots near the boat.

We were at Black Rock for the nightly Cliff Dive Ceremony there, and spotted a ship nearby that was there for the same reason. On some nights, there are keiki (kids) jumping from the rocks as late as five minutes prior to the ceremony, so what you're seeing here is the last few jumps before the ceremony started. You'll see a lot of photos (including mine) that have the normal view of Black Rock from the beach with it's familiar shape (an example), but if you visit the beach, you can walk all the way up to the base of the cliff and you get a completely different perspective of the cliff itself and where he's jumping from.

Even better, if you're out for a late night stroll after an ono dinner along the beach, why not walk all the way over to the base of the cliff while the torches are still lit. You'll be memorized by the flames of the torches that line Black Rock as they dance in the water and the waves below. If you turn around, you can see the nighttime glow of Ka'anapali along the beach as well, as shown here.

Mahalo.

Video: Inside the Lava Tube

2008-06-24T17:10:00.002-05:00

As a follow up to the Sunday Photo: Inside the Lava Tube, here is the video I shot while walking through the lava tube at the Waianapanapa State Park on Maui.

Not the best quality I could come up with on YouTube, but it should be okay for now.

Sunday Photo: Inside the Lava Tube

2008-06-22T10:40:00.002-05:00

Inside the Lava Tube
Originally uploaded by webnelly

Okay, so the first thing you think of when you see this photo isn't really Maui. It's not a shot you'd find on a postcard or on the front cover of a travel guide at the bookstore, but it's still a neat shot.

This was taken from inside the lava tube at Waianapanapa State Park along the Road to Hana. Lava tubes were formed hundreds of years ago by flowing rivers of lava that ran down from the volcanoes, which also was the foundation for many of the black sand beaches as well. They pretty much like caves with two ends forming a tunnel, and were used in the days of the ancient Hawaiians as a safe haven for women and children during battle.

What was neat about this lava tube was that you could easily walk in from one end (although the clearance was about 3 feet) and on the other end was the ocean, with waves crashing in through that opening just like it was on the black sand outside. It was rather windy when we were there this past trip, and the waves were crashing pretty hard. So you could hear the loud sound the waves were making as they slammed into the nearby rocks, and then you would feel the water rushing into the opening of the lava tube (it was pretty cold). Finally, as the water descended back into the ocean, it would run across the small rocks at the base of the tube opening and would make an eerie hissing sound, almost like a sizzling sound.

I loved it so much after taking these photos that I ran back up the rocky stair climb to fetch my video camera from my wife, who was watching with mom from above. After returning to the lava tube, I shot video for about 5 minutes walking into and through the lava tube, seeing other people inside, others climbing on the rocks and one of the holes in the upper area, and also capturing the waves and that sizzle the water was making as the waves left the entrance.

I haven't had much luck encoding and posting that video online so far, but once I do, I'll add a link from this post.

Mahalo.

Maui Island and Area Maps

2008-06-17T20:27:00.002-05:00

Just added to our site, you can now view the island of Maui using our Island Guide map, put together with Google Maps. This new section features nine main spots on Maui that we have visited over the years, and each has a link to it's own, more detailed area map underneath.

Each area map features beaches, restaurants, and sights that we've enjoyed in that particular area, and as we build it out more, each location will also feature links to photo galleries, videos, blog posts, and external websites related to that activity.

So, if you're not yet familiar with the island or just want to know more about a particular part of it, go ahead and check it out here. We're still looking to add more details, but if you have as suggestion or comment, please help us improve.

Mahalo.

Sunday Photo: Maui Sunset '06

2008-06-15T10:18:00.002-05:00

Maui Sunset '06
Originally uploaded by webnelly

You can never really have too many sunset photos from Maui. This one was actually one for the first ones we took back in 2006. It was taken from the lanai in our room at the Sheraton looking right out onto the ocean, with nothing but a small palm tree off to the lower right in our view.

Not many people will argue that the sunsets anywhere on Maui are absolutely spectacular, but we tend to believe that Ka'anapali and Lahaina sunsets are second to none. But at the end of the day, seeing the sunset anywhere in Hawaii is just as magical.