Maui Kihei Vacation Rental

I'd like to share this video of The Maui Garden House, a lovely two bedroom vacation rental condo in Kihei. Also go to their website and inquire about Summer/Fall specials.

The Road to Hana in 45 Seconds

Kris Nelson, a Maui photographer, had the idea of making 450 photos of a trip to Hana, into a 45 second slide show. Perhaps if you have never been there you need to look at each photo for a longer time, but for me it just brought back the great memories of our many trips to that magical place. Below is the link to his blog post.

http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/07/road-to-hana-in-45-seconds.html

Incidently, Hana is a much nicer experience if you stay in a Hana Vacation Home for a night or 2. That way you can relax and enjoy the surrounding country.

Maui Short Sales

Now is a great time to buy property in Maui if you happen to have some spare cash, or not. There are so many short sales happening now that it is possible to get unbelievable deals on vacation condos as long as you have the patience to wait. It might even be worth it to carry a mortgage and use it as an investment property. Even though tourism in Maui is in a bit of a slump, it is still possible to bring in enough revenue to cover costs, especially if you are renting in the high season. The great thing is that you can claim all your expenses, including the interest paid on a mortgage. If you are not familiar with the term "short sale" you may want to have a look at the following article that I came across today.

Maui Short Sales

Night Blooming Cirrus in Maui

Just wanted to share some photos of night blooming cirrus that we saw in Maui. If you have never caught this wonderful flower in bloom, it is well worth a trip at night to see. First you need to know where it is located. The ones in these photos are along the lower Honoapiilani Rd. between Kahana and Napili on the Makai side of the road. Our friend had tipped us of that the buds were ready to pop, so we left the house around 9:30 that night and the photos tell the rest of the story. They only bloom once a year so we were thrilled that we could witness this special event. If you look closely at the hedge there is no mistaking that this flower is related to the cactus family. The foliage always reminds me of the Christmas cactus that we used to grow indoors back in Canada.

If you know of any other locations on Maui where there are night blooming cirrus, please leave a comment.
For Maui vacation rentals near this hedge try West Maui Vacation Rentals

Why Choose Maui Vacation Rentals

Maui Vacation Rentals
Named for the trickster demigod of Polynesian lore, Maui is becoming one of the most popular Hawaiian islands for tourists. Away from the madness in "Honozoolu", Maui offers the visitor the very best that Hawaii has to offer. Over the last number of years many visitors to Maui now prefer staying in vacation rentals by owner rather than hotels. Choose from Kihei condos, Hana vacation cottages, Kaanapali ocean view homes, beach homes, townhouses and many more Maui vacation home rentals all by owner. From the historic whaling town of Lahaina in West Maui, to the Kaanapali coast with is miles of beautiful beaches and world famous golf courses, to the sun-drenched 10 miles stretch of Kihei in South Maui, or a drive along the winding road to Hana through tropical rainforests, waterfalls and spectacular scenery, the Hawaiian island of Maui, is a treasure, waiting for you to explore, when you stay in one of the many Maui vacation rentals.

Mother's Day Special Brunch at Gian Don's - Maui

More news from Gian Don's, our favourite Kihei Restaurant. They are putting on a fabulous menu for their Mother's Day Brunch for only $19.99 per person from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
There is also live entertainment with Pam and Paul Peterson so don't miss this special day. Here is the menu.

Great value for the money. It makes your mouth water!!!!

Gian Don's Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

COMPLIMENTARY CHAMPAGNE TOAST

SCRAMBLED EGGS, BACON, PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, CANADIAN BACON

EGGS BENEDICT ASSORTED FRUIT

HOMEMADE COUNTRY ROASTED POTATOES

OMELET STATION, FRENCH TOAST

CLASSIC PANCAKES

CEASAR SALAD, MAC & POTATO SALAD

GRILLED MAHI –MAHI, CHICKEN CACCIATORI, KALUA PORK

FETTICCINI ALFREDO ITALIAN SAUSAGE/W PEPPERS & ONIONS WITH PASTA

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

FRIED RICE WHITE RICE

ASSORTED DESSERTS

Call now and make a reservation to avoid disappointment.

GIAN DON`S
ITALIAN BISTRO1445 SOUTH KIHEI RD.

808-874-4041

If you are staying in the Maui Garden House you will only have a short walk.

Visit Makawao in Upcountry Maui

No vacation in Maui is complete without a trip up country to Makawao, the home of lush farmland, sheep, cattle, deer and the beautiful Jacaranda trees. It is also called cowboy or paniolo country dating back to 1793, when Captain George Vancouver brought the first cattle to Hawaii under the reign of King Kamehameha I.

This July 3 -6 Upcountry Makawao will hold its 53rd annual rodeo celebrating Independence Day Maui-style, with qualifying rounds, Bull Bash and rodeo. Read more about the Hawaiian Paniolo and be sure to take in the rodeo if you visit Maui in July.
Today we have a treat for you with more great photos by Maui photographer Jimmie Hepp. He has moved from West Maui to Makawao, and has captured some great photos of the beautiful Jacaranda trees which are now in bloom. Remember he took the fabulous photos of the Hawaiian Monk Seals.

Jimmie also caught some wildlife surprises. See below.

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For a final treat, here is Jimmie's latest Maui sunset.

For more information about Maui Photographer Jimmie Hepp and to purchase photos, visit his website.

Follow this link to go on a great upcountry driving tour.

Find some affordable Maui Vacation Rentals for your Hawaiian summer holiday.