Nov 17, 2013 | Maui Made, Maui-Made Gifts, Paia, Sand and Sea
Paia is the first official stop on the Road to Hana, and a great place to find Maui-made gifts. Sand and Sea in Paia sells all Maui-made souvenirs, and they have a great selection and a knowledgeable staff that can help you choose the perfect Maui-made item to...
Nov 11, 2013 | Maui Made, Maui-Made Gifts, Paia, Sand and Sea
If you’re hoping to find that perfect Maui-made souvenir on your journey to Hana, check out Sand and Sea in Paia. Paia is the official first stop on the Road to Hana, and Sand and Sea truly has that local flavor. They sell Maui made wood carvings, Maui made...
Sep 28, 2013 | Maui Made, Maui-Made Gifts, Paia, Sand and Sea
Looking for a great Maui-made souvenir of your day on the Road to Hana? We suggest checking out Sand and Sea in Paia, which is the town in Maui officially designated as the first stop on the Road to Hana. On Maui we love our sea turtles – they remind us of...
May 23, 2013 | Maui Made, Maui-Made Gifts, Paia, Sand and Sea, Tips and Essential Blog
The turtle or Honu, as it is called locally, has always had a special meaning to Hawaiians. It is depicted as a simple sketch of a turtle with its four flippers out as if swimming in the ocean, and a vertical line down its shell. The turtle also symbolizes the...
May 3, 2013 | Maui Made, Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Hawaii is the only state in the USA that is able to commercially grow coffee. Maui coffee grows on the moist foothills of Mauna Kahalawai—which is the proper name for the “West Maui Mountains.” The coffee is harvested normally in the fall months extending...
Apr 6, 2013 | Maui Made, Ono Gelato, Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
If your first question was “what is an affogato”, don’t worry – we didn’t know until we tried one, either. However, now that we’ve had this amazing dessert consisiting of a scoop of gelato with a hot shot of espresso poured over...
