John Tallis is considered to be one of the most renowned cartographers and publishers of the 19th century. His work is considered to be the last of the lavishly decorated and ornamental maps. John’s maps are geographical maps that can be classified as works of art. Tallis’ maps represent the end of an era when atlases […]
You can feel the Nostalgia as you view Ben Saber’s vibrant world of Maui with his masterful Acrylic paintings as Gicleés or originals. My personal favorite painting from Ben Saber’s collection is Front Street Moon. As a Maui native, I have many memories at Front Street, Ben Saber’s perspective gives a beautiful perspective of the […]
If you are looking for a sandy beach, Honolua Bay would not be what you are looking for. However, the bay is a popular spot for snorkeling. The beach itself is a narrow path of boulders and sand with the water being the focus. Reaching the bay is a short trek in itself as you […]
If you have ever traveled between Maui and Lanai, you would know that travel is only possible by ferry or plane. However, a plane would take a lot longer since the commercial flights are made via Honolulu on Oahu. There are not many ferry companies that transport people between Maui and Lanai. Ferries also only transport […]
Lahaina Harbor is located in downtown Lahaina off of Front Street behind the large banyan and in front of the Pioneer Inn. Ocean adventures include some of the best sportfishing, sailing, diving, and whale-watching in the world. Pretty nice sunsets too! Snorkel and Diving adventures can bring you close to dolphins, green sea turtles and humpback […]
The 1784 Cook General Chart by Capt. James Cook is the first map of the world with any sort of true accuracy. This is the most important and accurate world chart of the 18th century. World maps that were created during this era had incomplete glimpses of the Pacific region. Captain James Cook was able to […]
The Big Island of Hawaii is known for many things including being the largest island in the Hawaiian chain. However, another name for the big island is the “orchid isle”. Orchids were commercially grown as early as the early 1900s when Hawaiian business people first began growing imported orchids in large shade-houses. They were primarily […]
Tourism makes up a large part of Hawaii’s economy. Tourism makes up a large percentage of the state’s economy, with many of Hawaii’s largest industries revolving around the constant flow of tourists. Today’s travelers like to share their hotel experiences. The right art can encourage photo and video sharing which can reach future possible guests at your hotel. Today’s hotel and […]
The rising of Makaliʻi at sunset marks the beginning of the Hawaiian new year, known as Makahiki. Makahiki usually begins mid-November and ends in late January or February, aligning with the rainy season. It is a time set aside for tribute, harvest, sport, and play. The word Makahiki can refer to a time of celebration, […]
