Auntie’s Hawaii Blog

The Legend of Waianapanapa Caves

Posted by Auntie Snorkel on Nov 10, 2011 in BLOG | Comments Off

Once upon a time, a Hawaiian princess named Popoalaea fled from her cruel husband, the Chief Kakae.  She hid on a ledge just inside the underwater entrance to the cave at Waianapanapa.  A faithful serving maid sat across from her fanning the princess with (more…)

Maui Beaches

Posted by Auntie Snorkel on Oct 19, 2011 in BLOG | Comments Off

Kapalua Beaches: The northern most beaches on Maui which are found in the resort areas of Honokowai, Kahana, Napili, and Kapalua. These beaches include a wide variety of experiences, from the white sand resort beaches of Napili and Kapalua, to the isolated but popular Slaughterhouse Beach, as well as the rocky coastline of Honolua which offers some of the best snorkeling on the island. This area is a little more subject to inclimate weather than the southern beaches, but beautiful days still are still plentiful!

Lahaina Beaches: These beaches extend north and south from one of the most popular cities on Maui. Here you will find Kaanapali Beach, a mile-long stretch of white sand which makes our “Best Of” list for the island. In truth, the other beaches in the area are not the best that Maui has to offer, but each one has something going for it which may suit your needs for the day, including great spots to learn to surf and (more…)

Welcome to Auntie Snorkel!

Posted by Auntie Snorkel on Oct 12, 2011 in BLOG | Comments Off

We are up and online with our rebuilt website!  This Maui blog will have plenty of great articles about the Hawaiian Islands.  We live and work on Maui, so most of our posts will be about this incredible island.  We hope you enjoy what we share!  ALOHA!