Love chocolate? If the answer is yes, get yourself ready for an extra special sweet treat this June:
the Taste of Chocolate in Wailea!

Located just moments away from your Maui condo rental in Wailea, this fantastically tasty event happens just once a year as part of the world renowned Maui Film Festival in Wailea. From 10:00pm until midnight on June 17th, the Four Seasons Resort will host an experience of extraordinary flavors prepared by chefs skilled in the extraordinary art of chocolate!

Six "stations" will be erected, each highlighting an array of deliciousness including:

Fresh mini donuts with dark, white, and milk chocolate dipping sauces
Pomelo Confit with Earl Grey Tea Bubbles
Chocolate Streusel
Dark Chocolate Tarts and Banana Jam
Raspberry Fluid Gel over Chocolate Shortbread with Vanilla Cream
Dehydrated Chocolate Mousse topped with Whipped Milk Chocolate and Liliko'i syrup
Mini Mocha Ice Cream Sandwiches
Spiced Chocolate Fondue
Chocolate Baileys Silk Cake
Dark Chocolate Ganache with Carbonated Orange Mousse
Frozen White Chocolate Mousse
Waialua Estate Chocolate Custard
everyone's favorite, the free flowing Chocolate Fountain
and much more!

Guaranteed to be two of the most wonderful hours you have ever experienced, be sure to make plans to attend the Taste of Chocolate while staying at your waterfront Wailea, Maui condo rental this June. For more information, contact us directly via email, or on our Maui Vacation Rental Facebook Page. Mahalo!

Gorgeous luxury condo rentals in Wailea, pristine white sand beaches, romantic sunsets, and . . . onions?! While Maui is known the world over for it's many trappings of paradise, onions typically do not rank at all on ones list of "reasons to visit Maui." Perhaps it's time that perception has changed . . .

While many of those whom visit our Maui home (and stay at our wonderful waterfront Maui condo rentals) know of the wonderfully unique taste of the Maui Onion, few outside of our island home have yet to experience this delicious treat. Grown atop the slopes of Mt. Haleakala, the Maui Onion is best described by those whom have tasted it for themselves as "the sweetest onion in the world!" Unlike traditional onions, this extra special variety of onion takes on an uncharacteristically sweet property. Without the slightest hint of the stinging tartness of a normal onion, the Maui Onion is so sweet and mild that you can literally take a big bite, just as if the onion were an apple or orange, and enjoy the Maui Onion in the same way you would enjoy your favorite fruit. Best of all, onions "made in paradise" are amazingly mild, causing no tears to well up when a bite is taken!

So fantastic are Maui Onions that they even have their own festival; the appropriately named "Maui Onion Festival!"

Taking place this Saturday at Kaanapali's Whalers Village, the Maui onion Festival will feature a family friendly onion fun including:

Maui Onion Food Booths
Onion themed games and prizes
Maui Onion recipe contests
Live Entertainment
Professional Chef demonstrations
Special Maui Onion retailer offers
and much, much more!

As an extra special "thank you" to the Maui Onion lovers; patrons who spend $150 or more will receive a special "Maui Onion Gift" from now through May 5th. So bring the family and enjoy the extra special sweetness of the Maui Onion Festival this Saturday!

For more information or driving directions to the Maui Onion festival, contact your Maui Vacation Rental Advisor, Kathy Englert, directly or via our Rentals Maui Facebook Page. Mahalo!

One of the most rewarding aspects of staying at your own waterfront Maui condo rental in Wailea is the amazing marine life you'll encounter just gazing out from the lanai of your beachfront Wailea rental. Humpback whales, dolphins, seals and a variety of unique fish can be commonly found across Maui's beautiful shores, as can another very special marine visitor: the "Honu," more commonly known as the Hawaiian green sea turtle.

While these magnificent creatures can be seen from shore, getting an up close and personal in the open sea is in fact prohibited by State law. However, thanks to the Maui Ocean Center you can now experience an up close encounter with a Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle without running afoul of the law.

Every last Friday of the month, the Maui Ocean Center will be hosting the "Hangin' with Honu" event from 11am until 2pm at the Centers' Turtle Lagoon. Featuring a casual talk about the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, visitors will learn interesting turtle facts and history, and will have a chance to get up close and personal with one of the Centers' own Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. This event is perfect for turtle lovers of all ages who wish to learn more about their favorite marine animal.

For more information on this event, call 270-7000, contact your Maui Vacation Rental Advisor, Katy Englert, directly, or strike up a conversation on Rentals Maui's Facebook Page. Mahalo!

When taking that "vacation of a lifetime" on Maui, you want to experience all the best our island home has to offer. From magnificent sunsets just outside your waterfront Maui condo rental, to local delicacies not found elsewhere, Maui has much to offer guests staying at our fantastic Maui vacation accommodations all year round. While the sand, surf, and sunsets are always as enjoyable no matter what time of year you experience them, there are a number of special occasions to take part in which only take place during specific dates on the calendar. One such occurrence: the annual Humpback whale migration.

From the end of November until right about now, the magnificent Humpback whale makes its journey to warm waters off the coast of our beautiful island for their own Maui getaway; a bit of time to bask in the warmth of the pacific tides just as we do. Capturing a glimpse of these stunning creatures is truly a sight to behold while here on Maui. If you have yet to see our marine mammal friends, or would like to view them one last time while on Maui, now is your chance as the Pacific Whale Foundation will be hosting a special scenic hike and whale watch trip this Wednesday, April 25th.

An incredibly scenic route through West Maui's Pali Trail, this five and a half mile hike will take you up West Maui's beautiful coastline for a bird's eye view of the Pacific Ocean and any Humpback Whales whom might be playing in its waters one last time before heading out. This is a fantastic opportunity for those whom love the outdoors to experience one of Maui's best hiking trails while enjoying views and learning more about our island with a Foundation naturalist. Space is limited for this hike so call the Pacific Whale Foundation today at (808) 249-8811 to reserve your spot!

If you would like more recommendations on the best places to go whale watching while staying at your beach front Wailea condo rental, contact your Maui Vacation Rental Advisor, Kathy Englert, today via email, or our always up to date Facebook page. Mahalo!

Spring is finally here! While it's sometimes hard to tell on Maui; what with our year round sun, surf, and sand backed by moderate temperatures, spring is in full swing here on our island home. With kids of all ages on spring Break, now is a great time to bring the whole family to one of our spacious waterfront Maui vacation rentals and enjoy all the surf, sand, and sun Maui has to offer, together. While a trip to Maui is all about relaxation and fun, as with any vacation there are a few things to keep in mind when planning your stay on Maui:

1. Don't forget the sunscreen - Most visitors to our Maui condo rentals come here to enjoy long days filled with sunshine, meaning lots and lots of exposure to potentially damaging UV rays. Thankfully, you can't walk two feet without finding a supermarket, gas station, or convenience store with sunscreen on sale, so plan on making stocking up on sunscreen your first priority when leaving the airport.

2. Remember to take your medicine - You never know when a headache or allergy attack may strike, so be prepared and pick up some standard medications such as Motrin, Tylenol, Benadryl, even hydrocortisone cream, along with your sunscreen to keep ill feelings from ruining your Maui vacation.

3. Keep in contact - For those with young children, it may be a good idea to keep a very general ID card in your child's pocket detailing important info such as your name, cell phone number, and the name of the South Maui vacation rental your family will be staying at, in the event you and your young one(s) get separated. For your older kids, make sure they keep their phone on them at all times, and designate places to meet at should they also get separated from you before they get a chance to recharge their phone's Tumblr / Twitter / Facebook depleted battery.

Finally, the most important tip of all: Have fun and enjoy your Maui vacation to its fullest! Mahalo!