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Aloha !
As we head into May, the island is settling into a sweet shoulder season, after the spring break rush and just ahead of summer’s busiest weeks. It is an easy time to be here, with a little more breathing room at restaurants and beaches, and long, bright days that invite you outside.
April also brought a few proud Maui moments worth celebrating. At the Merrie Monarch Festival (the olympics of hula), the men of Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi earned runner up honors, and Maui’s own Faith Kealohapauʻole Paredes was named Miss Aloha Hula 2026, a beautiful reminder of the talent and tradition that continues to thrive across our island community.
After a stretch of active weather this spring, including a much tougher March and several days of flood watches and warnings in April, the silver lining is already showing itself. The mountains are sparkling green in places that are often sun baked this time of year, and there is a renewed, grateful energy as we look toward summer.
Below, you will find a few fresh island updates. We look forward to welcoming you to Maui soon!
Warmest Aloha,
The Ali'i Resorts Ohana
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An Evening Honoring Maui’s Coastal Waters
Mākena Golf & Beach Club will host a special benefit dinner this June, bringing the community together to support the protection of Maui’s reefs and coastal waters. Through an evening of locally inspired dining, live music, and shared purpose, the event highlights ongoing conservation efforts and raises funds for organizations dedicated to preserving the island’s fragile marine ecosystems. Photo Credit: courtesy Mākena Golf & Beach Club
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A Refreshing New Stop in South Maui
Swell Soda Co. has opened in South Maui, bringing a customizable “dirty soda” experience to Azeka Shopping Center Makai. With creative drink combinations, refreshing add-ons, and options like protein sodas and flavored waters, it’s a fun, easy stop to cool down after a day at the beach. Photo Credit: Swell Soda Co.
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Discover Maui’s Newest Gallery Experience
Hui No‘eau’s 2026 Solo Artist Exhibition features Jane Mount and Michelle Schwengel-Regala, showcasing thought-provoking works that explore connection, science, and the natural world. Through textile, mixed media, and sculpture, the exhibit invites visitors to reflect on our place within complex ecosystems, all within a thoughtfully curated gallery experience. Photo Credit: Hui No‘eau’s Solo Artist Exhibition via MauiNow
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Enjoy Wailea Elua #2201 for $419 a night through 6/5, a spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo set within one of Wailea’s most exclusive beachfront communities. This ground-floor condo blends island comfort with modern upgrades, featuring a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, central air conditioning, and a private lanai with peaceful garden and partial ocean views. With room for up to six guests and an open, single-level layout, it’s an easy, comfortable space to settle into from the moment you arrive.
Here, days are naturally unhurried, with Ulua Beach just a short walk away for snorkeling and ocean swims, and the Wailea Beach Walk close by for scenic strolls. Back at the property, relax by one of two pools or gather at the beachfront pavilion, all while staying within minutes of Wailea’s dining, shopping, and golf.
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On behalf of the entire Ali’i Resorts Ohana,
we look forward to seeing you back on island.
Ali'i Resorts | 128 Kio Loop, Kihei, Maui 96753
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