Know Before You Go
01
LEAVE THE TOXIC SUNSCREEN AT HOME
Active ingredients such as oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Avobenzone, & Octocrylene are toxic to coral reefs & marine life. Maui County has banned ALL non-mineral sunscreens in an attempt to protect the unique marine biodiversity of the island. Marketing terms like "ocean-safe" & "reef-friendly" are not regulated and can be misleading. Please confirm that the ingredients of your sunscreen are natural mineral ingredients. Look for zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
02
PRACTICE LEAVE NO TRACE
We invite you to travel intentionally with the goal of leaving the places you visit how you found them or better. Conservation is the #1 goal of "leave no trace" to ensure natural & wild areas can withstand the impact of tourism. Stick to designated trails, dispose of waste properly, enjoy wildlife from a distance (touching turtles is illegal!), & leave what you find (shells/ rocks) behind!
03
NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON THE OCEAN
The ocean is powerful and unpredictable. When in doubt, don't go out! Never swim alone: if no one else is in the water, it is likely an unsafe swimming area. If you find yourself caught in a rip current, remain calm and go with the flow. NEVER fight against the current. Once the rip current releases you off-shore swim at an angle toward the beach while calling out for help. Look for lifeguard protected beaches!
04
LEAD WITH ALOHA
We encourage you to research prior to your trip. Not just about the best beaches to visit, but about the history and rich culture of the Hawaiian Islands. The spirit of Aloha is a mutual regard and respect for those around you partnered with a reverence for the land that sustains you. While on the island, seek out opportunities to learn about and immerse yourself in Hawaiian tradition. Make an effort to support native Hawaiian owned business. And acknowledge that you are a visitor on indigenous land.
05
PACK A SWEATER!
While mostly tropical, Maui is home to many microclimates. It is rare, but snowfall can occur atop Mt. Haleakala. If you plan to visit "the house of the sun" be prepared for temperatures ranging from the low 30's to high 40's.
06
RENT A CAR
Maui is the second largest Hawaiian Island. It takes about 9 hours to drive from one end of the island to the other. If you plan on venturing outside of your resort, we wouldn't recommend relying on Uber!