Maui No Ka Oi Magazine

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wreath makers

Maui Wreath Makers

Every year, a magical holiday ritual unfolds at Kaluanui.
Mushrooms

Cultured Fellow

Our dining editor learns how to produce edible mushrooms from mycologist Charles Tresidder.
year of tiger cocktail

Tiger Balm

Make this fun cocktail to celebrate 2022, the Year of the Tiger, or simply to ring in the weekend!
kure atoll albatross

Our Kūpuna Islands

Kūpuna (ancestor) islands form the core of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Maui chefs giving back to community

Care and Feeding

How Maui chefs nurture community.
west maui trail

Roller Coast

Hairpin turns . . . single-lane roads . . . sheer cliffs. Rugged beauty and thrilling discoveries await those who dare.
Leoda's

Country Comfort

With renowned Chef Sheldon Simeon at the helm, Maui’s newest dining hot spot is Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop in Olowalu. Treat your taste buds with their homemade pies in all flavors and sizes.

House of the Rising Sun

Smart design and the latest sustainable-energy technology make this home thrive in Ha‘ikū’s windward weather while generating almost all of its own power.

Don’t Rock the Volcano

Have you heard of "Pele’s Curse?"
Maui vacation tips

All the Right Moves

Experts share their tips for a safe and memorable Maui vacation.
komoda's donuts

Donut Dynasty

Ninety-two years after Takezo Komoda started the family business, the last of the Makawao mom-n-pop stores is still winning customers, still making dough.
rex Haleakala

Uncle Rex and the Mountain

Alvin “Rex” Ornellas shares history about Haleakalā National Park, one of Maui’s most popular attractions.
Paia Maui beachfront home

A Home by the Sea

Location gives this beach home the privacy of a seaside retreat, even though it’s only a stroll away from the bustle of Pā‘ia town.
Maui Beach Home

A Place of Time and Tide

Knocked down by tsunamis and battered by time, this beach house refuses to quit.
maui makeup artist

A Day in the Life: Ry-n Shimabuku

Whether he’s doing makeup, hairstyling, or constructing a theatrical accessory, creativity is essential.
snorkeling

First Resort: Perfect Day in Kāʻanapali + VIDEO

First Resort: we spend a perfect day in Kaʻanapali, Maui. Explore with us!
makena family retreat

Modern Family Retreat

Curating a modern living space for an art collector.

How to Walk down a Waterfall (Rappelling on Maui)

Wanna walk down a waterfall? Rappel Maui is the only company on the island that takes you rappelling down waterfalls.

Welcome Home

Sometimes the greatest luxury is having room for all your friends.
Sassabella Boutique

Sassabella Boutique

Sassabella showcases local designers. Choose from one-of-a-kind jewels and handbags, plus cozy and versatile clothing not found elsewhere.
kanaha beach

2007 Environmental Heroes

MNKO recognizes a few of Maui County’s resident eco-heroes—those who work hard at the grassroots level to restore and protect all things natural to the Islands.

Craving Maui

Bartender showdowns and an epic wine festival are on the isle agenda.  By Carla Tracy, Dining Editor CHINESE AND THEN SOME... Situated in the Shops at...

Kalakaua’s Coins

Vintage Hawaiian half dollars fetch a hefty price at auction.
maui gardening

Ideas to Inspire Your Own Great Outdoors

Maui offers a wealth of opportunities for creating an outdoor space perfect for you.
Hotel Wailea Treehouse

The Treehouse at Hotel Wailea

The Treehouse at Hotel Wailea specializes in romantic rendezvous and private cocktail parties.
hala

Hala: The Hawaiian Aphrodisiac

When foraging for plants to kindle romance, the love-struck Hawaiian had no further to look than the distinctive Hala tree.
publisher's note

From the Publisher

Our publisher wishes everyone a year of joy and hotel rooms with hot showers.