January-February 2008

January-February 2008 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

Pali hike Maui

Ridge Story

You'll trek it on the Lahaina Pali Trail, but Kalaloloa means much more to Hawaiians. Read the legend of ‘Ele‘io and Kanikani‘a‘ula.

Short-term Aloha

Transient vacation rentals, long a quiet part of the Maui tourism industry, are a noisy new controversy.
Maui chinese new year

Kung Hee Fat Choy

Maui celebrates Chinese New Year with a bang.

Pau Hana

How huli huli chicken and Ted’s Bakery pies helped me cross Ka‘iwi Channel.
Wailuku fridays

First Friday in Wailuku

Local merchants heat up Wailuku's sleepy streets with a monthly block party.
publisher's note

Publisher’s Note

Happy Birthday, 2008! Sound the noisemakers, pop the champagne, and don’t forget the confetti.
whale breach rainbow

Still Saving the Whales

The Hawaiian humpback whales that visit Maui each year are doing well, but threats remain.
Wine sommelier

The Perfect Picnic Wine

Perfect pairings for the picnic basket.
golf course homes maui

Living on the Greens

New Maui developments reflect a trend toward maintenance-free golf course living.
picnic for lovers

Eat You Heart Out, Lovers!

Three romantic picnics: what to bring, where to go. (With whom? Up to you.)

Side Dish: Good Korma

Indian fare finds Maui at last.
Tita Kathy Collins

Da Muddah Tongue

Wala‘au with our newest columnist, Tita, a.k.a. Kathy Collins.
Pali hike Maui

Pali High

Hoofing it up Kealaloloa Ridge, we hike the winding pali trail and rediscover Maui’s past along the way.
design tips

Ask the Experts

Design tips from Maui’s home professionals
designer bathroom

Beautiful Baths

Whether you love the warmth of tradition, customized whimsy, or elegance on a dime, your bathroom is all about value added: style, charm, and selling points. Here are three we’d shower with praise.
homemade dried fruit mix

Dried Fruits-Rehydrated

Tips for incorporating dried fruits in savory dishes.
Wailea old blue golf course

Golf tips

Tips from Maui's top golf pros will have you swinging like a tiger in no time.

The League of Extraordinary Golfers

Legends of the game tee up for Skins glory at Ka‘anapali