The Best Way To Wear Sunscreen On Maui

The Island of Maui averages 276 days of sun a year, so it’s no surprise that sunscreen is an essential part of life here. But not just any sunscreen will do!  

As of January 1, 2021 Hawaii banned sunscreen containing contain chemicals such as oxybenzone and octinoxate which have been linked to coral bleaching and harm our marine wildlife.  

 

Here are three easy ways to make sure that you and the reef can stay protected:  

 

  1. Check sunscreen for the “Reef Safe approved” logo, especially if you brought sunscreen from home. 

 

  1. Consider wearing a UV shirt instead of sunscreen. 

 

  1. Check out one of the many…

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Sweet on Maui 

Our Favorite Island Desserts 

Welcome to our next installment in our #foodiefriday series. We’ve covered breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but what about the most important course of all?  

Dessert!  

From shaved ice to baked treats, Maui has decadent options!  

Ululani’s Shave Ice 

A Maui-must! Don’t be intimated by the lines, it’s worth it!  

 

Surfing Monkey Shave Ice 

You didn’t think we’d only have only one shave ice place on the list did you?   

  

Paia Gelato 

Italian ice cream made fresh on Maui? Yes please!  

 

Coconut Glens 

The vegan ice cream and coconut candy of your dreams! 

 

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2023 Maui Gift Guide 

‘Tis the season to #supportsmallbusiness and #shoplocal and we are here to help! Check out this year's Maui Gift Guide to find a little something for everyone!  

 

Things to Unwrap  

Ocean Obsession  

Maui Chocolate 

Ocean Vodka  

Aloha Maui Creations 

The Market Maui 

Ke Aloha Jewelry  (Pictured left, featuring pieces for both Him and Her!)  

 

 

 

 

Experiences  

Maui Kayak Adventures 

Ocean Vodka (Yup, this one is on the list twice, because you can book distillery tours!)  

Skyline Hawaii 

The Kiddos  

Maui Butterfly Farm Tour (adults and kids alike will be enchanted!) 

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Dinner on Maui 

We’ve talked breakfast, and we’ve discussed lunch, and now it’s time to chit chat about:  

✨dinner ✨ 

Ekolu Kitchen 1279 

A self proclaimed “culinary voyage”, this jaw dropping food will have you coming back as often as you can. Make sure to make a reservation!  

 

Café O’Lei 

Fresh, local, and family owned, Both locations of this classic Maui eatery will remind you why this is such a dining out staple for the island!  

 

 

Fat Daddy’s Smokehouse 

Looking for something a tad more casual, but equally delicious? Search no further than the Fat Daddy’s Smokehouse BBQ!  

 

 

Izakaya Genbe 

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Where to Eat Lunch on Maui

Welcome back to our #foodiefriday series where we chat about some of top places to grab a meal in Maui! Last week we talked breakfast, today is all about ✨lunch ✨ 

Coconut’s Fish Cafe 

An absolute Maui staple if you love fish tacos. Don’t skip their epic salads or shrimp and chips either!  

That’s a Wrap 

Healthy is good, delicious is better, but here you don’t have to choose. Enjoy the fresh and beautiful eats!  

Café Moon 

Enjoy some of the most incredible Asian comfort food on the island, you’ll want to order one of everything.  

 Tante Maalaea Restaurant and Bar 

Just get off a boat at Maalaea harbor? Lucky you! Stop by Tante’s for a fresh array of market…

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