Here are my favorites from my first time to Hawaii. We went to Maui and I finally understand what the “big deal” was about the beautiful islands. I can’t wait to go back!
Cliff Diving Ceremony at Sheraton Maui Ceremony at Kaanapali Beach: Beautiful, traditional and perfect at sunset.
Banyan Tree at Courthouse Square, Lahaina: The Banyan Tree located was brought to Maui from India when the tree was a mere eight-feet tall. Today, you can climb, linger and dream on it as someone snaps our picture. It’s really majestic.
Mama’s Fish House was simply amazing. It was comparable to Gary Danko’s, but set on a quiet beach on the North Shore of Maui as opposed to the foggy Wharf in San Francisco. The second I left I began to think of the moment I’d be back. I understand and agree with everyone who told me it was “a must.”
Coconuts Fish Cafe: Delicious fish tacos with fresh mango salsa!! I want some now! Only draw back is that the restaurant lacks atmosphere, but who cares when the fish tacos are good.
Foodland Supermarket (the best POKE): The Poke bar at Foodland’s Market was so LEGIT!!! There were at least 1/2 dozen different kinds of fresh, delicious, big pieces of Poke. Best of all was that a generous amount over fresh rice was only $4.99! One of the best dinners we had was when we hit the Foodland Poke Bar and packed a picnic on the beach before sunset.
Road to Hana: Worth it only to arrive at the Seven Sacred pools, past Hana, and then discovering Laulima Farm just beyond. The tiny Laulima Farm was by far the best discovery on Maui for me! The fresh banana bread and organic shakes (that you blend yourself by peddling a stationary bike) easily become imprinted in your mind as something so special yet simple. Update Days after my visit, I read that the tiny farm was shut down because they did not apply for proper permits after serving people for years. This is a sad loss!! Here’s a post from the Maui Time News Feed: http://mauifeed.com/maui-news/hawaii-health-department-closes-laulima-farms-cafe-kipahulu/
Aloha!
