Hawaii Travel and Weather

One of the most beautiful and desirable locations in all of the islands, is the resort area of Kapalua, on the northwest shore of Maui. It’s known for golf and magnificent scenery, and these magnificent trees, Cook Island Pines, from the South Pacific. They were planted for timber and wind breaks and have become a symbol of Kapalua, and they are unforgettable.

Cool Island Pines of Kapalua

Near the summit of Haleakala one looks down on the Trade Wind Inversion, the top of the layer of tropical air and cloudiness below about 10,000 feet. Where the top of the cloud layer meets the volcano, there is a magical beauty that changes minute by minute, as the clouds and sun move ever so slowly throughout the day.

Haleakala Cloudscape

Yes, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island can be seen from the summit of Haleakala. When I took this shot it was COLD and windy, but absolutely beautiful.

Volcanoes from Haleakala

Molokai is a spectacular sight from most west Maui locations. I took this shot from the rocky shores near Napili.

Molokai from Napili

Lahains Shores is a small community of condos and townhouses offering some of the most beautiful views in all of the islands. This is one of my favorite vistas.

Lahaina Shores Beauty

A closeup of my Lahaina Sunset shot. What a spectacular view from Lahaina!

Cruise Ship off Lahaina

Maui, the Valley Isle, is known for its beauty, weather, hospitality, and magnificent views of some of Hawaii’s other islands. This photo shows a sunset over Lanai seen from Front Street in Lahaina. I took the photo just as a cruise ship passed by, headed for Hilo.

Lahaina Sunset