Honua Kai Weather

Honua Kai Weather
May 22, 2013, 7:52 pm
Cloudy
Cloudy
82°F
real feel: 81°F
humidity: 57%
wind speed: 11 mph NNE
wind gusts: 11 mph
sunrise: 5:47 am
sunset: 7:00 pm
Forecast May 22, 2013
day
Partly sunny with showers
Partly sunny with showers
85°F
wind speed: 4 mph N
wind gusts: 9 mph
night
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
69°F
wind speed: 4 mph ENE
wind gusts: 9 mph
Forecast May 23, 2013
day
Partly sunny
Partly sunny
86°F
wind speed: 9 mph NE
wind gusts: 11 mph
night
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
68°F
wind speed: 7 mph ENE
wind gusts: 13 mph
Forecast May 24, 2013
day
Intermittent clouds
Intermittent clouds
84°F
wind speed: 9 mph NE
wind gusts: 16 mph
night
Mostly cloudy
Mostly cloudy
70°F
wind speed: 9 mph ENE
wind gusts: 16 mph
 

Welcome to the Honua Kai Cafe

Welcome to the Honua Kai Cafe
(We have NO affiliation with the Honua Kai Resort & Spa
Nor IntraWest, nor Playground)

MauiCN

17 times now!!!  On October 11, 2011 Conde Nast readers voted Maui as the #1 island in the world for the 17th time!  Why vacation at any other island in the world but the #1 island – Maui?

This website celebrates the newest 5-star resort on Ka’anapali Beach, Maui; the Honua Kai (Ho-new-ah-keye) Resort & Spa.

We own a condo at the Honua Kai and are members of the Honua Kai “Ambassador Club” where owners can find guests to stay at ANY unit in the resort.  In return we get a small commission and you get THE best rates anywhere – nobody can offer you better rates.

So look at some of the pictures and ask a question if you have one (in the way of a comment which we will answer).  Then when you are ready click the icon below and you will enter the Ambassador Club reservations system with our owner number attached and get the best rates anywhere.

Need a studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or three-bedroom at the Honua Kai?  Well click here and you will get THE best discounts available to anyone – you get our owner discount!  You will be brought direct to the Honua Kai Owner’s desk – you make your reservation direct with them with our discount number!  This is a win-win for both of us.

Ambassador Club

Honua Kai Owner’s deep discount reservations
that you can use too – just click the above icon

Click here to make a reservation. You will be asked for “Enter Membership Number” you can get it by clicking here.

There is a new website that does all the legwork for you comparing prices of all the places you can rent Honua Kai villas – Honua Kai Resort & Spa Rentals. In a matter of a few minutes you will have ALL your questions answered as to pricing and availability of Honua Kai villas.

Watch the below video – just click the picture

Click the above video to view

Outside Pictures

Honua Kai Resort & Spa

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Duke's of Maui Restaurant is the brown ocean front building

Inside Pictures

Six Star Resort

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Treat yourself and stay at a true six star resort in Ka'anapali

Maui Whale Watching Season

Mom and the little one

Mom and the little one

Starting around Thanksgiving and lasting until mid May humpback whales visit Maui to give birth and mate.  This is truly a magnificent sight to behold.

Continue reading Maui Whale Watching Season

SUP Stand Up Paddle Surfing- Maui Hawaii

This is a lot of fun and not that hard to learn.  Give it a try!

Frommer’s Maui Day by Day

Product Description
Maui Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best ways to see the island. This attractively priced, four-color guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to experience the best of Maui in a short time-with bulleted maps that lead the way whether you’re interested in beaches, outdoor adventures, or historical sights. Featuring a full range of thematic and regional tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Maui Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you’ll find:

  • Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps
  • Sample one-day to two-week itineraries that include Maui with Kids, Historical & Cultural Maui, regional and island-wide tours, and more
  • Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants and attractions that clue readers in to great finds and values
  • Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet
  • Foldout front cover, with at-a-glance maps and quick-reference info

Frommer’s Maui Day by Day

Elsafe at the Honua Kai Resort & Spa

Elsafe

Warning: if you lock yourself out of the safe you will have to call Island Lock & Safe at 808-661-4033 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Mon-Fri with no weekend or emergency service available – please use caution. If you should lock the safe and can’t open it the lock company must be called either by you or after you check-out the maids will check the safe and then call the Locksmith with an additional fee from the locksmith and maid service billed to you.

You can program the code just once for your stay with us and never have to program the number again.  Please program the number with NOTHING in the safe and try the code a few times before putting something in the safe.

There is a paper sign above the safe and the instructions are painted on the safe – here they are:

To program the safe (only need to do this ONCE during your stay)

  • Open the safe and make sure NOTHING is inside of it and then push it closed
  • The number pad has a [Reset] button on the lower – press it once.  The safe will display “OPEN”.
  • Punch in a 4-digit number that you can remember – the last 4-digits of your cell phone are ideal.  The safe will lock closed and display the 4-digit number you punched in – double/triple check that number against the one you remembered.  The safe will then display “CLSd” to indicate it is closed
  • Open the safe by just punching in your 4-digit number and the safe will click open and display “OPEN” – congratulations you did everything correct (if it opened)

You never have to do the above again unless you want to re-program your 4-digit number.

After you have entered your 4-digit number do the following:

To close safe using your pre-programmed 4-digit number:

  • The first time you do this make sure NOTHING is in the safe
  • Close door and press the [Lock] button which is on the lower right side of the keypad
  • Safe will lock and display “CLSd

To open the safe with your pre-programmed 4-digit number:

  • Punch in your 4-digit number and safe will click open and display “OPEN

Good luck and let’s be safe out there :)

Warning: if you lock yourself out of the safe you will have to call Island Lock & Safe at 808-661-4033 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Mon-Fri with no weekend or emergency service available – please use caution.  If you should lock the safe and can’t open it the lock company must be called either by you or after you check-out the maids will check the safe and then call the Locksmith with an additional fee from the locksmith and maid service billed to you.

You can program the code just once for your stay with us and never have to program the number again.  Please program the number with NOTHING in the safe and try the code a few times before putting something in the safe.

There is a paper sign above the safe and the instructions are painted on the safe – here they are:

To program the safe (only need to do this ONCE during your stay)

· Open the safe and make sure NOTHING is inside of it and then push it closed

· The number pad has a “Reset” button on the lower – press it once.  The safe will display “OPEN”.

· Punch in a 4-digit number that you can remember – the last 4-digits of your cell phone are ideal.  The safe will lock closed and display the 4-digit number you punched in – double/triple check that number against the one you remembered.  The safe will then display “CLSd” to indicate it is closed

· Open the safe by just punching in your 4-digit number and the safe will click open and display “OPEN” – congratulations you did everything correct (if it opened)

You never have to do the above again unless you want to re-program your 4-digit number.

After you have entered your 4-digit number do the following:

To close safe using your pre-programmed 4-digit number:

· The first time you do this make sure NOTHING is in the safe

· Close door and press the “Lock” button which is on the lower right side of the keypad

· Safe will lock and display “CLSd”

To open the safe with your pre-programmed 4-digit number:

· Punch in your 4-digit number and safe will click open and display “OPEN”

Day Hikes on Maui, 3rd Edition

Product Description
Day Hikes on Maui is a guide to 55 great hikes around this island’s coastline and atop its breathtaking mountains. Explore world-class beaches, dormant volcanoes, waterfalls, lava flows, cascading swimming holes, steep canyons and the jagged coastline. Easy to moderately strenuous hikes accommodate all levels of experience. Ample maps and clear directions ensure a memorable hike. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 128 pages, maps)

Day Hikes on Maui, 3rd

Best Maui Land Activity

Honua Kai Resort & Spa - Maui Ocean CenterHop out of the water, dust off the sand and forget the snorkel gear. For a truly unique fish-eye view of the island’s underwater marine life, head over to the state-of the-art Maui Ocean Center.  We visit the Ocean Center each visit to Maui.  This is a great activity to visit on rainy days

“The beach is a fantastic place, but even if you’re an avid scuba diver or snorkeler, you probably won’t see the diversity of marine life that you can see during a visit to the Maui Ocean Center,” says General Manager Kate Zolezzi.

With more than 60 exhibits housing thousands of marine animals, you don’t have to get wet to see what’s going on under the sea. The latest addition to this marine wonderland is its Coral Reefs exhibit, which tells the story of coral in Hawaii. The interactive exhibit features coral images, spawning footage, interactive models and a special 125,000-year-old coral skeleton. The expansive center also includes the Maui Ocean Center Store where visitors can take their experience home with plush animals, postcards and books; as well as the open-air Reef Cafe and the ocean-view Seascape Ma‘alaea.

First Place:
Maui Ocean Center
192Maalaea Road,Maalaea
808-270-7000

Second Place:
Hike Maui
285 Hukilike St. B104
Kahului, Maui
808-879-5270

Third Place:
Kapalua Adventures Zipline
2000 Village Road
Kapalua, Maui
808-665-4FUN (4386)

Best Local Food Restaurant

Best Maui Food Restaurant

Sam Sato’s

Honua Kai Resort & Spa - Sam Satos

Tucked away in Wailuku Millyard, Sam Sato’s is a little gem with a long history on Maui. Founded in 1933, the first Sam Sato’s was at Camp 3 in Sprecklesville. Over the decades, it moved to Puunene, then Happy Valley—and since 1993 its latest incarnation has been at 1750 Wili Pa Loop

“My grandparents founded Sam Sato’s,” says Kirk Toma. “My parents, Charles and Lynne Toma, are still very much involved. My sister, Keri, helps out too. ”Basically, it’s a breakfast and lunch spot from7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and you can pick up Manju until 4 p.m.”

Themanju, or Japanese sweet rice cakes, are all baked in house, as are the turnovers —the latter with fruit flavors such as peach, apple, blueberry, coconut, and pineapple coconut. Different designs on the crust guide you to what’s inside. “Our dry noodles are really popular,” says Kirk. We cook them with bean sprouts, green onions and char siu. They go really well with our barbecue-beef sticks. Other noodle dishes include super dry with veggies along with saimin, won-ton mein and chow fun.” You may order take-out noodles in small, medium, large and extra large pans for parties at home.

Diners also love local plate lunches of hamburger steak, stew, spare ribs, beef tomato and yakitori. Sides include kimchee, and thickly-cut French fries with the uniquely Maui-style dip of mayonnaise and mustard. “The beef tomato at Sam Sato’s is out of this world,” says Mickey Helm of Wailuku.

Sam Sato’s
1750Wili Pa Loop
Wailuku. Maui 808-244-7124

Second place winner:
Da Kitchen
425 Koloa St. • Kahului • 808-871-7782
and
2439 S. Kihei Road • Kihei • 808-875-7782

Third place winner:
Aloha Mixed Plate
1285 Front St
Lahaina, Maui • 808-661-3322

Tucked away inWailukuMillyard, Sam Sato’s is a little gemwith a long history on Maui. Founded in 1933, the first Sam Sato’s was at Camp 3 in Sprecklesville. Over the decades, itmoved to Puunene, then Happy Valley—and since 1993 its latest incarnation has been at 1750Wili Pa Loop. “My grandparents founded Sam Sato’s,” says Kirk Toma. “My parents, Charles and Lynne Toma, are still verymuch involved. My sister, Keri, helps out too.” Basically, it’s a breakfast and lunch spot from7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and you can pick up manju until 4 p.m.” Themanju, or Japanese sweet rice cakes, are all baked in house, as are the turnovers —the latter with fruit flavors such as peach, apple, blueberry, coconut, and pineapple coconut. Different designs on the crust guide you to what’s inside. “Our dry noodles are really popular,” says Kirk. “We cook themwith bean sprouts, green onions and char siu. They go really well with our barbecue-beef sticks. Other noodle dishes include super dry with veggies along with saimin, won-ton mein and chow fun.” Youmay order take-out noodles in small,medium, large and extra large pans for parties at home. Diners also love local plate lunches of hamburger steak, stew, spare ribs, beef tomato and yakitori. Sides include kimchee, and thickly-cut French fries with the uniquelyMaui-style dip of mayonnaise andmustard. “The beef tomato at Sam Sato’s is out of this world,” saysMickey Helmof Wailuku. Contact Info: SamSato’s is located at 1750Wili Pa Loop,Wailuku. Call 244- 7124.

Kaba Oracode 660K Electronic Keyless Locks

Kaba Keycode Lock

Each of my renters gets a 6-digit random number when they get their Reservation Confirmation.  I can generate this number one year in advance by a program located at the lock manufacturer’s website.  This number only works from 4 PM on the day of check-in to 11 AM on the date of check-out and only on our Kaba lock.

To open the Kaba door lock simply punch in the 6-digit number and the door will open.  Write this number down on a sheet of small paper and place it in your wallet/purse.  You can easily reprogram the lock with your own 6-digit number and BOTH numbers will work during your stay.

Let’s actually do this now.  Say your code number is 123456 then that’s what you punch in.  If you mess up just keep punching numbers until the red light shines.  You get 3 attempts before the lock goes into a time lock of 3 minutes and then you can try again.

You have a family code number that is easy to remember which is your birthday of 122565 (Dec 25, 1965) and wish to reprogram the lock.  To do this first open the door and reprogram it while the door is open.  Next type in the code number followed by the pound sign “#” and then your family code number:

123456#122565

And that’s it.  You can reassign as many alternate numbers as you wish but only one is valid at a time.

Click here for a link to the manufacturer’s website.

Kaba Keycode Lock:

Each of my renters gets a 6-digit random number when they get their Reservation Confirmation. I can generate this number one year in advance by a program located at the lock manufacturer’s website. This number only works from 4 PM on the day of check-in to 11 AM on the date of check-out and only on our Kaba lock.

To open the Kaba door lock simply punch in the 6-digit number and the door will open. Write this number down on a sheet of small paper and place it in your wallet/purse. You can easily reprogram the lock with your own 6-digit number and BOTH numbers will work during your stay.

Let’s actually do this now. Say your code number is 123456 then that’s what you punch in. If you mess up just keep punching numbers until the red light shines. You get 3 attempts before the lock goes into a time lock of 3 minutes and then you can try again.

You have a family code number that is easy to remember which is your birthday of 122565 (Dec 25, 1965) and wish to reprogram the lock. To do this first open the door and reprogram it while the door is open. Next type in the code number followed by the pound sign “#” and then your family code number:

123456#122565

And that’s it. You can reassign as many alternate numbers as you wish but only one is valid at a time.

Who is the best company in maui to do the whale watching with?

fantasticchewy asked: Going to Maui in January wanting to go whale watching. Is there a company that is well priced and good quality?