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Best Eats in Maui

February 29th, 2008 by stacy b

Charely’s Restaurant in MauiCharley’s in Maui Photo uploaded by D’Arcy Norman

Though Hawaii is part of the U.S., it might feel like a journey out of the country for many travelers given its unique culture and local traditions. Some visitors want to fully experience the culture, while others want to stay in their comfort zone.

Whether you are looking for a traditional Maui dining experience or a classic American meal, the “Top 10 Local Eateries” on Maui.net will help you choose the perfect meal you crave. This list chooses the top breakfast place, steakhouse, ethnic food, and other dining experiences that Maui has to offer.

Make sure to keep these eateries in mind next time you visit “The Valley Isle!”

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Tips on Taking Travel Photos

February 20th, 2008 by susan j

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They say a picture’s worth a thousand words.  If that’s true, then you’ll want to snap tons of photos to remember your vacation. GoGirlfriend has some tips on snapping strategies to help capture your favorite travel memories.

My favorite tip is the one on bringing extra batteries. It seems almost inevitable that whenever I go on vacation, the batteries in my digital camera mysteriously die, so that I have to hightail it to the convenience store for replacements. Next time, I’m bringing extra batteries! Do you have any tips on taking cool travel photos? Leave a comment and let us know!

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Sun Safe Tips for Travelers

February 13th, 2008 by susan j

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If you’re as fair-skinned as I am, then you probably already know the importance of wearing sunscreen. Experts tells us to wear sunscreen daily, even when it’s overcast, but it’s even more important when you’re visiting a warm, sunny locale like Maui or Oahu and spending lots of time relaxing on the beach. If you have a vacation coming up, then check out this clever article called Smear Campaign: Savvy sun protection for winter escapees.

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Maui Brewing Company Expansion

February 8th, 2008 by jamie a

Support your local brewery by heading over to the Maui Brewing Co. to see their new additions!

Fellow bloggers over at the Hawaii Blog published an article about the company, letting us know that they’ve added two 100-barrel tanks and new equipment to the facility. There’s a great demand for their brews and they’re prepared to give the public what they want.

The interesting fact about the equipment is that they purchased it from the now closed Maui Land & Pineapple cannery, which used to can local pineapple. They take great pride in their 100% Hawaiian brews and hope you’ll come and give them a try!

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Traditional Hawaiian Guitar Concert

February 1st, 2008 by jamie a

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The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents Jerry Santos, Hawaiian guitarist, teaming up with Hoku Zuttermeister, guitarist and falsetto singer, and guitarist Barry Kimokeo. The three will present a show of traditional Hawaiian favorites mixed with new blends of exciting tunes on February 2nd at 7:30 pm.

They aim to bridge the past, present, and future of Hawaiian music and love to share this goal with their audiences. The show will be held at the McCoy Studio Theatre, with tickets available here.

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