Explore Haleki’i-Pihana Heiau: Maui’s Ancient Temples
The Haleki’i-Pihana Heiau are two significant ancient Hawaiian temples located in Wailuku, Maui. Hawaiians built these sacred worship sites in the 13th century as important religious and political centers for the Hawaiian people, as Charles and Genie recently discovered on an historical tour of central Maui. www.tonysmaui.com . Today, the heiau are off the beatenRead…
The History of Camp Maui: Home of the Fighting Fourth
Here are Matt and Janet at a stop where we visit the Fourth Marine Division Memorial Park in Haiku, Maui. The “Fighting Fourth” lived at Camp Maui during World War II. Located near Haiku on the slopes of Haleakalā, Camp Maui was a training and rest area for over 20,000 Marines and sailors from 1944Read…
Swapping the Azores for Maui- How the Portuguese Made Good in Their Trade
Allow me to introduce you to Mary and Clara, two fun ladies who enjoyed a tour last week. Allow me to introduce you to Mary and Clara, two fun ladies who enjoyed a tour on Maui last week. After visiting the Iao Valley, we stopped at the Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens and snapped a pic inRead…
The History of Paradise
Tony’s Tropical Tours on Maui! Maui is a vibrant paradise, adorned with palm trees and caressed by tropical breezes. Visitors and residents value its delicious cuisines, stunning topography, scenic hikes, wonderful weather, and diverse water activities. But, to truly appreciate Maui one must understand its people and their history. Tony’s Tropical Tours on Maui introduces you to the history ofRead…