November 7th, 2007 by
susan j
This brief overview of Maui’s Baldwin Home comes courtesy of our Hawaii Destination Manager, Kathy Stafford:
Dwight Baldwin, a Christian minister, traveled to Hawaii to be a priest at Lahaina’s oldest church, Wainee Church. In 1830 Dwight Baldwin and his new bride came to the island of Maui, from Durham, Connecticut. Dr. Baldwin gave up his family’s wealth to live a more humble life on Maui.
Some of the roles that Dwight Baldwin took were as Doctor, Veterinarian, Dentist, and Priest. When the patients didn’t have enough money they would pay Dr. Baldwin with arts, furniture, and other possessions. When Dwight Baldwin came to Hawaii he came with very little furniture, all the furniture in his home were all made from resources or as gifts from patients. The minimum amount of money that the Baldwin family made in a month was $100.00. Dwight Baldwin learned to speak the Hawaiian language, and used some of the Hawaiian medicines.
The Baldwins moved into their Lahaina home in 1838, and lived there for 33 years. The walls were made out of coral, stone, and hand-hewn timbers which were 2 feet thick. The second floor wasn’t added until 1840 after they had 6 children, they did have eight but two of them died before the age 3. Since the Baldwin house was a Christian house, Mr. Baldwin believed that their doors should resemble Christianity, so the doors all had a cross on it. People say that “he was a man of natural talents,” and that he didn’t just prosper himself, but he prospered others. Dwight Baldwin helped the Hawaiians in many ways. For example, he healed the Hawaiians from their illnesses, cared for them, and respected them, and soon after he gained their respect.
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October 29th, 2007 by
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If you’re a traveler on a budget who wants to get the most out of your Hawaiian experience, these local favorites for cheap eats are perfect for your trip!
For breakfast…
The Kihei Cafe is well-known for wallet-friendly meals and very large portions. Enjoy some banana and macadamia nut French toast with coconut syrup or a unique breakfast burrito. With a wonderful open-air setup, you can enjoy the sun while you eat.
At Java Jazz & Soup Nutz, you can enjoy their wide range of coffee and espresso drinks as well as a Hawaiian style omelet with a signature smoothie!
For lunch…
As the New York Times raves, Aloha Mixed Plate is “paper plate meets million dollar views.” Two scoops of rice and one scoop of macaroni salad are traditional plate partners with Kalua pig, Lomi Lomi salmon, or coconut prawns. If you want to fit in with the locals, this is the place to be.
At Maui Tacos, you can experience the fusion between Mexico and Hawaii in their deliciously unique dishes. There’s mango chicken salad and fish tacos with their signature pineapple salsa along with all your traditional favorites.
For dinner…
If you’d like to mingle with the locals, Lahaina Coolers is known to attract the hip local crowd to its colorful bar. With excellent vegetarian and vegan selections in addition to the regular menu, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Get ready for Sushi Go’s fast-paced conveyor belt sushi. All freshly made, watch delicious meals go by and snap them up when you find one you like! With traditional sushi favorites, Sushi Go also serves their own specialties of Ahi Poke, Lomi Salmon and Tako Poke. There’s ever all you can eat sushi every Wednesday from 4-8 pm.
For more information on cheap eats in Maui, check out the book 50 Thrifty Maui Restaurants: Dining on a Budget, Island Style.
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October 18th, 2007 by
susan j
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Lahaina is known throughout Maui and beyond for its spectacular Halloween celebration and this year promises to be no exception. Organizers predict that more than 20,000 people will turn out for this annual event, starting with the kids parade at 4:30 pm and going well into the evening.
Other activities include Halloween-themed crafts and activities and and food & beverage booths. This About.com article suggests that revelers arrive early to find parking and bring candy to give out during the kid’s parade.
While in Lahaina, you might also visit the Sugar Cane Train or Maui Surf Clinic.
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October 15th, 2007 by
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Conde Nast Traveler recently confirmed what we’ve known for years - that Maui is the most beautiful, inviting island in the Pacific. Maui was listed as its top island, ahead of Kuai and the Great Barrier Reef Islands. Read the complete list here.
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October 12th, 2007 by
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Given its picturesque beaches and friendly locals, it’s no surprise that travel writers love writing about Maui. Here are some recent write-ups:
- Awesome! Maui with teens! on MSN
- in the NY Times
- Why I Loved… Maui in The Indianapolis Star
- Great American Beaches in Travel + Leisure
Still need a reason to plan a trip to Maui? Good news: Go Maui Card is offering 20% off now through Thursday, October 18.
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October 8th, 2007 by
susan j
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