It's a Great Day

On a Sunday we went upcountry. There’s nothing else like it. Beautiful flowers everywhere, incredible sweeping vistas, horses, cows and sheep. And so many quaint shops…There’s a lot to do upcountry but we just went for a Sunday drive. We saw these horses and this view of Kihei from on high. Sometimes getting above the floor of the island can give a sense of perspective, Maui is really small way out here in the middle of the Pacific. So much blue and green and in Summer, plenty of yellow too.  In the 1700′s and 1800′s, loggers removed the sandalwood from the mountain and with it went he Kihei watershed. Sometimes I imagine what Kihei would be like. Full of green lush vegetation like Haiku and flowing pools.

These horses were across from Rice Memorial park on Lower Kula Highway. IT’s a beautiful palce to stop with the clearest sweeping vista. You can park and just take in the view or get out and stroll the park. If you have kids with you, bring a few cardboard boxes. Tear them so they are just a long piece of cardboard and the kids can sled them down the steep grass hill. They don’t go very fast but it makes them happy. Stop on over to Grandma’s Coffee when your done or the Ulupalakua Ranch Store. Both of them have great lunches and Grandma’s has great coffee. Wherever you are, we hope you have a great Sunday too… we’ll be thingking of you and wishing you were here at Luana Kai Resort. Aloha!

It’s a great Wednesday at Luanakai! Thew sun is shining, birds are chirping, the island is waking up.

Click the image if you want a bigger version! Aloha!

If you haven’t been there yet, the several year old Kealia Boardwalk project along Sugar Beach has been finished and is a great place to stroll out over the pond. Just park in the small parking lot, put on your sunscreen and start walking. You’ll likely see birds like these enjoying the now safer and lower-human-impact environ. This Ae’o (Hawaiian Stilt) searches for fish and worms while the ‘Auku’ (A Black Crowned Night Heron) stands sentinel still.

If you get a chance, come on by and take a walk. You’ll be glad you did. The boardwalk has placards that describe the environment and the animals in it.

Kalama Park is a nice sunny park with a super playground for kids and plenty of picnic tables and barbecues for families. It also has a skate rink, a skateboard park and a big whale sculpture. Come and enjoy the sunny life in Kihei Maui Hawaii!

When you arrive in Paradise, will it look like this? Will the sun be shining? Will he weather be warm? Will the breeze be cool? Will the air be fresh? Will the roads be clear? Will the people be nice? Will you Receive a flower lei? Will someone offer you aloha? Will everyone be smiling? Will you begin relaxing right away? Will you anticipate all the fun your about to have? Will you consider snorkeling or scubaing in the ocean? Will you plan on biking down the steepest 10,000 foot road rising from summit to sea? Will you explore the lava fields? Will you golf? Will you let go of all your cares? Will you laugh loudly and deeply? Will you smile at a stranger? Will you kiss someone you love? Will you feel gracious? Will you dine at world class restaurants? Eat Sashimi? Watch Kiteboarders? Sail board yourself? Or maybe boogie board? Or undress at little beach? Will you take in a Luau? Or a world class show at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center? Or see films under the stars in Wailea? What else will you do? How else will it be?

We don’t know exactly how it will be or what you will do but we know why Maui is called paradise. We know why Maui is called “No Ka Oi”. We know why Conde Nast declares Maui the best island in the world year after year after year. That’s why we live here. And that’s why you come.

Aloha!

Maui doesn’t get much less beautiful, grey at times from weather but Kihei is almost always sunny. This view is from the King Kamehameha golf course between Waikapu and Ma’alaea. In the foreground you can see Kealia pond and in the far back the beginning of Makena Hill.

The birds were singing, the breeze was blowing and the sun was shining bright today at Luana Kai Resort.
Anytime your staying here drop into the office for a chat, peruse our Maui resources or use the office computer if yours is down for the count. We’re always happy to see you here and it’s always a great day at Luana Kai!

Not everyone rides bikes when they come on vacation but we find that some of our guests do. And for you there’s a brand new bike rental shop on Maui by Boss Frog’s. They have top of the line Fuji Aero road bikes and just as high quality Fuji Reveal mountain bikes.

They have hybrids and cruisers too, perfect for tooling around Kihei. Sometimes bikes even move faster than the cars. You can rent the bikes before you even get to Maui online at Boss Frog’s Maui bike rental website. They’re located right at Boss Frog’s shop next to Shaka’s Pizza at 1770 S. Kihei Rd.

It’s a beautiful day at Luana Kai as usual and we’ve got some good news for our visitors. Aloha Grocery Concierge has opened doors to serve Luana Kai guests. Aloha Grocery says they do their best to run their business with Pono in mind.

Pono is the Hawaiian term for doing the right thing, what is correct and proper. (you can look it up at the
Hawaii Dictionary: Hawaiian to English to Hawaiian Dictionary and Translation Tool.) Pono in use is often taken with a great deal of solemnity of purpose and in so doing conveys a deeper and more sincere form of integrity. Pono is active.

In doing what is right by grocery shopping, Aloha Grocery says:”In respect to sustainability…we purchase 90% of our produce and breads from local farmers, farmers markets, and local bakeries. We also buy some of our meats from the Maui Cattle Company.

In respect to the less fortunate local residents of Maui, we make weekly donations to the Maui Food Bank and local churches…We also offer discounted delivery rates for kama’aina seniors and for anyone who is disabled.

In respect to the environment… we offer reusable bags made out of 100% bamboo.”

Aloha Grocery Concierge has preselected grocery packages for various preferences and they make it easy to pick out what you want. They also offer a custom grocery service where you have more precise control over what you want.

For a very reasonable price, Aloha Grocery Concierge frees you from the tedious task of grocery shopping all while helping the environement and local charities. Check them out and get some ‘Ono’ Grinds while you relax here at the resort.

Aloha!

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