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Best Restaurants in Lahaina: A Local's Guide

From plate lunch counters to upscale oceanfront dining, here's where locals and savvy visitors eat in Lahaina.

Top 5 Snorkeling Spots on Maui

Maui's underwater world is as spectacular as its sunsets. Here are the five best snorkeling spots — and how to get discounts on tours through Mahalo Rewards.

How to Redeem Offers with Mahalo Rewards

A step-by-step guide to activating and redeeming in-person and online offers at Maui's best local businesses.

First-Time Visitor's Guide to Maui

Everything you need to know before your first trip to Maui — from which side of the island to stay on, to how to get around without a car.

What is Happy Hour Called in Hawaiʻi?

In Hawaiʻi, happy hour goes by a much more meaningful name: pau hana. Rooted in Hawaiian language and plantation-era culture, it's one of the most beloved phrases in local life.

Does Duke's in Maui Have a Happy Hour?

Does Morimoto Maui Have a Happy Hour?

Morimoto Maui briefly offered a happy hour in early 2025, but it has since been discontinued. Here's what to expect at the bar — and where to find happy hour deals on Maui's South Shore.

What Not to Bring to Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi has some of the strictest agricultural inspection rules in the U.S. Here's what you cannot bring to the islands — and how to complete the new digital declaration form before your flight.

What Is a Happy Hour App? How Mahalo Rewards Helps You Save in Maui

Happy hour is one of the best ways to enjoy Maui's bar and restaurant scene without breaking the bank — and the Mahalo Rewards app makes it easy to find active deals in real time.

The Technology Tax: How Silicon Valley Extracts Millions from Maui's Small Businesses

Behind every plate lunch and shave ice sold on Maui, there is a hidden toll — collected not by local government, but by mainland tech platforms whose founders are buying the islands out from under the people who built them.