A sunrise bike ride down Hawaii's Haleakala volcano

A sunrise bike ride down Hawaii's Haleakala volcano

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Laughs and luaus on Maui's west coast

Laughs and luaus on Maui's west coast

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The keeper of the flame in Maui

The keeper of the flame in Maui

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A Taste of Maui: Dining on a budget? Here's a guide to 20 yummy meal deals. You'll like the ambience, variety and views, too.

Hawaii keeps the lei-making tradition alive

The 50th state celebrates its floral wreaths on Lei Day and nurtures an ancient custom.

Finding a lei-making class in Hawaii

The art of lei making is demonstrated at a variety of locations - from resorts to shopping centers - throughout Hawaii.

What's new with old Hawaiian favorites?

Hotels, makeovers (Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, for example), Ala Moana Center, the Royal Hawaiian, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Wailea Beach...

Hawaii hotels offer up good deals

Discounts on air-hotel-car packages and flights can also be found, but flexibility and savvy comparison shopping are important.

Maui County and its B&Bs; caught in legal fray

B&Bs; and vacation rentals are ordered to close while waiting for licenses. Officials fear the businesses disrupt local life.

Maui judge gives Hawaii Superferry service green light

A judge rules the inter-island shuttle can operate between Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island without an environmental assessment.

Cheap Maui sleeps: Finding a nice room on a pricey island

If you have only a modest budget, then you need an affordable place to stay. Here, we take the $150.52 challenge.

New developments on Maui's rugged eastern coast

First the Hana Highway was paved, and now comes the updating of a classic hotel, the Hana-Maui.

Maui eats

Local options: From plate lunches and shave ice to pad Thai and foie gras


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