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Brenda Yun
I'm a surfer girl and freelance writer who can't seem to get enough out of life abroad. Despite my frequent travels, my life in Hawaii (namely, my six-year old pug Iris) keeps me grounded. Here…
I'm a surfer girl and freelance writer who can't seem to get enough out of life abroad. Despite my frequent travels, my life in Hawaii (namely, my six-year old pug Iris) keeps me grounded. Here in Honolulu, buildings pop up like tourists wearing tacky aloha shirts, shops come and go like the trade winds (but ABC stores never close), traffic is part of keeping Hawaiian time--there's no wonder the speed limit is 50, but the feeling of stepping off the plane and walking in the open air to the baggage claim is unmistakable.
I heart Hawaii. I heart spam musubi and plate lunch. I heart crowded line ups at Diamond Head and Straight Outs. I heart Bruddah Iz. I heart the feeling of shedding skin as I drive through pineapple fields in to Haleiwa. The pot of gold is found in the Rainbow State. Hop on over to the "Rock" and see.
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Molokini
Three miles off the coast of Maui’s south shore lies Molokini, a sunken cinder cone that offers world-class snorkeling, diving, and boat adventures.
Molokini’s crescent, quarter-moon shape acts as a fortress the provides protection from waves and powerful currents. In addition, its marine and bird conservation laws make it one of Hawaii’s best shelters to over 250 species of fish and other amazing marine and bird life. Most days, the water is crystal clear with more than 100 feet of visibility. Humpback whales pass during the winter through late spring, and green sea turtles, monk seals, and eagle rays occupy the surrounding waters.
There are over twenty tour companies that organize different snorkeling or day trips to Molokini. Tours depart daily from Ma’alaea and Lahaina harbors.
The following are a few tour companies that frequent Molokini:
Activity Warehouse, (808) 667-4000
Friendly Charters, (808) 244-1979
Maui Classic Charters, (808) 879-8188
Pacific Whale Foundation, (808) 249-8811
The Lahaina Cruise Company, (808) 661-7378