Swimming at night with manta rays is an incredible experience, and perhaps the most exciting thing that I have ever done in the ocean. With wing spans reaching over 20’ across, manta rays are one of the largest animals in the sea. The thought of jumping into pitch black waters Read more…
Watching the sun rise above the clouds is an incredible experience that can be had at Haleakala National Park. At 10,000 feet above sea level, Haleakala Crater is Maui’s highest point. Once up here, you feel like you are on top of the world and this destination should certainly be Read more…
At 10,000 feet above sea level, the Haleakala Crater is Maui’s highest point and a great place to watch the sunrise above the clouds! Photo taken at: Haleakala Crater – Maui, Hi. Elevation 9,740 ft. View in Instagram ⇒
The great fish-hook of Māui is called Manaiakalani and it is baited with the wing of Hina’s pet bird, the ʻalae. Māui is said to have created Hawaii’s islands by tricking his brothers. He convinces them to take him out fishing, but catches his hook upon the ocean floor. He Read more…
We had a lovely stay at the Sheraton Kona. The hotel is home to both swimming with manta rays and the Island Breeze Luau. Although there is no beach, our kids loved the pool, and we never had a problem finding chairs. We stayed here for four nights as a Read more…
Rise above more than 9,000 feet to stargaze at the Mauna Kea Vistor’s Center. A Stargazing program is conducted few nights a week. Telescopes are on hand for visitors to look into the heavens. A staff member gives a star tour of the sky using a laser pointer on these Read more…
Maui is ranked on TripAdvisor as the number one island in the world! I am looking forward to driving on the road to Hanna and visiting Haleakala. Pics will surely follow. But first I must examine this exotic drink! It looks simply irresistible! Photo taken at: The Westin Maui Resort Read more…
This is how an engineer packs for a family vacation! Photography equipment for land water and air! The most useful tool on this table is the TripAdvisor mobile app. I wouldn’t leave home without it. Photo taken at: Sheraton Kona View in Instagram ⇒
Aerial view of Lanekai Beach in Kailua, Hawaii
Video taken at: Shark’s Cove, North Shore, Oahu View in Instagram ⇒