Aloha!
The Maui News (www.MauiNews.com) runs a contest every year for the “Best of Maui.” The results for 2014 are in. Last time I covered restaurants, and this time we will look at other activities. (In the interest of time, I will simply list them, and you can Google their addresses, phone numbers etc.)

Best Spa:
Grand Wailea Spa Grande
http://www.grandwailea.com

Best Golf Courses:
Kapalua Plantation Course
http://www.kapalua.com

The King Kamehameha Golf Club
www. kamehamehagolf.com

Wailea Gold Course
http://www.Waileagolf.com

Best Agri-Tourism:
Al’i Kula Lavender Farm
http://www.aliikulalavender.com
(love this place, but be forewarned, they now charge just to get on the grounds.)

Best Air Activity:
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
http://www.blueHawaiian.com

Best Sea Activity:
Trilogy Excursions
http://www.sailtrilogy.com
(I’m biased…Mike is a captain for the Scotch Mist out of Lahaina. If you love to SAIL, check them out at :

http://www.scotchmistsailingcharters.com/
Scotch Mist Sailing Charters is the premier sailing charter on Maui. Enjoy stunning scenic views as you glide silently along the sparkling blue waters off Maui’s …‎Reservations – ‎Sunset Cruise – ‎Snorkeling

Best Luau:
Old Lahaina Luau
http://www.oldLahainaluau.com
(my own favorite, The Feast at Lele, came in third:
http://www.feastatlele.com)

Best Resort/accommodations:
Grand Wailea
http://www.grandwailea.com
(nice if you can afford it!)

Best Local Coffee Shop:
Maui Coffee Roasters in Kahului
http://www.mauicoffeeroasters.com

Best Boutique:
Mahina
http://www.shopmahina.com for locations

Best sports store/surf shop:
Hi – Tech Surf Sports
Www.surfMaui.com

Second-place:
Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport
http://www.Hawaiianisland.com

Third-place:
Maui Dreams Dive Company
Www.Mauidreamsdiveco.com

That’s it for this year….enjoy them during your time on Maui, and remember, it’s always best to check back as hours and information can change….and places go out of business. As we all say here, “It’s Maui”!!

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Aloha, Jamaica