Where to Stay on Maui
The valley isle is well known for its climate diversity, incredible scenery and huge variety of vacation activities on, off and in the ocean. Where you choose to stay can determine the ease at which you accomplished your vacation goals. Here are some important considerations to help decide where to stay on Maui.
Maui Budget Vacation
there are many ways to reduce the cost of a trip to Maui. Here are our top 10 tips for a fun AND inexpensive Maui budget vacation.
Hawaii Wildlife
You may come into contact with a variety of unusual and fascinating animals in Hawaii. We’ve listed 12 of the most common Hawaiian wildlife for a quick fact reference to impress your vacation companions.
Post Pandemic Maui
The freedom to travel has opened the gates for those businesses reliant on island visitors and vacationers are celebrating long awaited air travel to paradise. Tour operators are reporting high demand while activities such as luaus and boat trips are continuing to operate at a reduced capacity. These tours are consequently sold out months in advance.
Maui Vacation 2021
Many visitors are encountering a lack of transportation options on the island. Avoid vacation stress with our vacation planning tips for 2021.
How Fast Do Electric Bikes Go?
Are you planning on renting an electric bike or maybe even buying one? Whether you want one for a quick and easy way to get around town or run errands, or you need more power for long-distance rides, an electric bike is a convenient and affordable alternative to...
How Long Should A Paddle Board Be?
While surfing may be intimidating to some, paddle boarding is a sport almost anyone can enjoy. This activity doesn’t need a ton of equipment. Plus, paddle board rentals can be found near many beaches throughout the islands. Paddle boarding is a popular activity among...
Local Art on Maui
Maui is home to many creators of local art. Culture and tradition lives on in the practice of paintings, carvings, textiles, music and dance. Experiencing local art on Maui in any of these forms is an ideal way to appreciate Hawaii in an authentic and culturally...
Going Coconuts in Hawaii
For all that I thought I knew, I actually had no idea. My quest to go 'Coconuts in Hawaii' unveiled the legacy of this precious and most versatile plant. A Little History of Coconuts in Hawaii If I were stranded on a desert island with only one plant, I now know...
ATV Tour With Maui Off-Road Adventures
There’s nothing quite like a smiling through a mouthful of dust and mud. What at first glance might look like the seasons latest lip color trend is actually evidence of some serious off road ATV tour bliss. The engines were loud enough that fellow ATV-ers couldn’t...
Healthy in Hawaii
Hawaii is consistently ranked as the happiest AND the healthiest state in America, for good reason. Fueled by the freshest local ingredients and natural vitamins, the most secluded island chain in the world is overflowing with ways to achieve those resolutions for...
Reef Safe Sunscreen
Some of the most beautiful sights in Hawaii lay just below the surface of the ocean. Exploring the underwater world and viewing the tropical marine life that thrives in it is one of the best reasons to visit the Aloha state. Will you experience it snorkeling, scuba...
Hawaiian Pineapples
Hawaiian pineapples are an iconic symbol of the islands and it seems like they’ve gotten even more trendy as of late, the image or illustration being representative of a laid back tropical lifestyle and inducing some serious vacation vibes. There’s nothing...
Eating Local In Hawaii
The Hawaiian island chain is essentially a series of dormant and active volcanoes that continue to shift and grow due to their location above a ‘hot spot’ on the earth’s tectonic plates. Lava becomes the land and the soil is filled with one of nature’s most...
Historic Lahaina Town By Electric Bike
Lahaina town is one of the most bike friendly towns on the island of Maui (possibly in Hawaii) with plenty of worthy stops along Front Street to shop, eat and hit happy hour for one of those famous Mai Tais. Our mission today, however, is to soak up some of...
The History of Hula
The History of Hula Since the dawn of time Mankind has had a need. A need for entertainment. A need for social interaction. A need for artistic expression. And when music hits the ears these needs are transformed into a compulsion for rhythmic...
Interesting Facts About Hawaii Sand
Hawaii Sand: There is no place in the world more synonymous with the beach than Hawaii, and this honor is well deserved. Hawaii is home to hundreds of beaches in every size, shape, and most notably: color. Each of these uniquely colorful coastlines...
Stand Up Paddle Boarding: A Beginner’s Guide
Aloha from Boss Frog's! We're one of the Hawaiian Islands' favorite places to rent stand up paddle boards (SUPs), surfboards, boogie boards, snorkeling gear, and bicycles. We've also got the hookup when it comes to discount activities, including learning how...
Sea Turtle Snorkel Tales
Do you dream of snorkeling with a sea turtle in Hawaii? Enjoy these real-life stories of spending time with Hawaiian honu, including guidelines and a turtle video!
The Hawaiian Monk Seal Hospital – Kona’s Ke Kai Ola
This amazing Kona facility works with the endangered Hawaiian monk seal. What might bring a patient to this hospital, and how does one treat this marine mammal? Find out right here!
Top 10 Humpback Whale Facts You May Not Know
One of the main reasons people visit Hawaii during the Northern Hemisphere's winter months is to see the humpback whales who migrate from up north. We have awesome naturalists on our boats who will tell you all sorts of interesting humpback whale facts. In...
Jaws Maui – Pe’ahi Bay Cleanup, May 2016
For anyone who rides a board on the ocean, the tow-in surf break at Pe'ahi - also called Jaws - is wildly famous. In the wintertime, when offshore storms near the Hawaiian Islands have the most clout, Jaws goes off! Big wave surfers are towed into the...
Top 5 Animal Activities for Kids
If you’re an animal lover like we are, Maui is a great island to visit. Today we’re going to tell you about the Top 5 Animal Activities we offer. We have humpback whales to watch through the winter. There are fish to swim with year round. You can take a leisurely horseback ride through the central valley. You and your children can pet and feed miniature horses. And there’s always the awesome coral collection and shark tank at the aquarium! (Who could forget sharks?)
Learn How to SUP on Maui!
So you want to get out in the waves but you don’t have a board. Not a problem. Here at Boss Frog’s we have boards of all shapes and sizes. We have short boards, long boards, epoxy soft top boards, fiberglass performance boards, stand up paddle boards, wood and fiberglass skim boards, and last but not least, boogie boards. Like I said-all shapes and sizes.
Lahaina Skate Park – One of many things to do on Maui
Looking for new things to do in Maui? After at least 12 years of hard lobbying and planning, Lahaina has added one more activity to the long list of things to do in Maui. For just under a year now, the gates of West Maui Skate Park have been open, and the local skate enthusiasts haven’t missed a single opportunity to drop in.
Check out Hawaiian Sea Life in the Underwater World of Maui’s Ocean Center
If you’re visiting Maui with your family, chances are, you want to check out our awesome sea life. Depending on the age of your kids, there are a couple ways to do this. You can snorkel from the shore, take a charter boat to an exciting snorkel destination...
Doors Off Island Helicopter Tour
Every once in awhile, everything goes your way and awesome opportunities just come your way. Last week I was asked to go on an island helicopter tour of Maui. Did you read that correctly? HELICOPTER TOUR! Well of course I said I would love to, and yes,...
Kupanaha, The Best Maui Magic and Comedy Show
If you’re looking for a fun thing to do on Maui, you’re search has ended. After doing almost every activity the island has to offer, I have found Kupanaha to be the funniest and most entertaining of them all. Not only is Kupanaha an award winning magic show, it also includes a delicious dinner, open bar, hula show, and a history of the famous magicians who visited Maui.
Kauai Kayak Adventure
Kauai Kayak Adventure This week we are featuring a Kauai activity. Why? Because I just went to Kauai, did said activity, and think you should do it too. It’s easy. The company is called Hanalei Kayaks and they are (yep you guesses it) in Hanalei. If you are...
Whale Season is Coming to an End
Maui Humpback Whale Watching Rocks Da Boat! It’s been a good season, but all of our beautiful whale friends are heading back to their summer homes. Most of them will be traveling to Alaska where food is plentiful and they can fatten up before returning...
Molokini Snorkel Tour
It’s that time of year again. The season of the South Swell. And while this might be good news for all the surfers out there who can now walk right out their front door to catch a wave here on the West Side, it’s not so great for us snorkelers. The same...
Best Places to Snorkel on Maui
Best Places to Snorkel on Maui Maui offers so many exceptionally fun activities, but snorkeling seems to take the cake for most visitors. And while most snorkeling sites are fine, we have the inside scoop on the 5-star spots that will make your snorkeling adventure...
Best Snorkeling Tips for Every Level
Best Snorkeling Tips for Every Level Don’t be embarrassed if you don’t have your degree in snorkolology when you come to Hawaii! There are a few tips that will make you look like a pro, even if this is your first underwater rodeo! #1 Make friends with your mask If...
Maui Mountain Bike Ride
Early morning ride today started at 6:30. This was a mountain bike ride. I tried to get some good pics, however the lighting was poor and I was filming from my iphone while we were riding. Not a good idea. This ride starts out in Wahikuli and goes up the old cane haul...
