The Hawaiian Islands are on my list of favorite places to escape to. Maui is an island I was late to discovering, yet I may have saved the best for last. I found Maui’s beauty creeping to the top of my Hawaiian favorites. Today I’m sharing two favorite bites and sights I loved on the island of Maui.

Maui Bites
C J’s Deli and Diner, located at 2580 Kekaa Drive off of Honoapiilani Road offers a selection of local favorites including fresh caught fish and coconut prawns. In addition they have ribs, burgers, salads and sandwiches. Lunch selections start at $7.75 at C J’s Deli and Diner and on Maui that’s a deal.

Fish Market Maui located at 3600 Honoapiilani Road in Kaanapali offers island fresh Mahi and Ahi as well as Lobster salads for $12.99. 16oz chowders made with fresh shrimp or lobster go for $6.99.

Maui Sights
These are two sights that I loved while visiting Maui.

Wailua Falls
is located at mile marker 45 on the Hana Highway. You can enjoy seeing this waterfall without hiking to reach it. If you choose to make the hike you’ll enjoy the pool at the bottom of this 80 ft waterfall.

West Maui Photo Credit: maveric2003

The View of Kahakuloa In my opinion this is one of the most beautiful views on Maui. Kahakuloa is found when making the drive up over the top of West Maui. This small village is surrounded by cliffs and sits in the midst of lush tropical valley. The view of the Kahakuloa church and this Hawaiian village is one I will never forget. In order to get a photo you’ll need a passenger. The drive is well worth the effort required. There are hair pin turns and the road requires concentration.

There are many more bites and sights to enjoy on Maui and throughout the Hawaiian islands. I hope you will join us again to discover more about one of my favorite island escapes.

Fun Baja creates memorable experiences for visitors to Mexico with their tours, trips and excursions throughout Baja. They offer Scuba Diving trips and overnight Eco-Camping trips on Isla Espiritu Santos. They also offer exceptional tours that include a swim with Sea Lions in the Sea of Cortez.

If you’re a nature lover Fun Baja has an excursion for you. They focus on the best the Sea of Cortez has to offer. Isla Espiritu Santos is an island Nature Reserve where you can hike, and kayak from it’s serene beaches while enjoying views that you will always remember.

A taste of Isla Espiritu Santos

Passports With Purpose and Fun Baja

Passports With Purpose is raising money this year to build two libraries in Zambia, through Room to Read, an incredible organization which I have loved for several years. Room to Read builds children’s libraries and provides books for children around the world. My sponsor, Fun Baja is providing an excellent prize to one lucky winner. Will it be your $10 donation that wins you and a guest an eco tourism experience? Two days, one night on the island of Espiritu Santos off the coast of La Paz, Mexico. Here you will camp, kayak, swim with sea lions and dine on outstanding local cuisine. Everything from camping gear, to food, drinks and transportation is provided by Fun Baja. It’s your own Survivor reward experience.

My prize is sponsored by Fun Baja in La Paz, Mexico, in conjuction with GoLaPaz.com It’s a fantastic destination and once you experience it, you will want to return. Please help us, make a $10 donation to Passports With Purpose and you and a guest could be enjoying La Paz, Mexico and the Sea of Cortez.

Fine print details

The winner must provide three possible dates for their overnight island excursion with Fun Baja. They must also send their reservation three months in advance, available dates are April 15 through November 15th, 2012. A big THANK YOU to Fun Baja for sponsoring my Hammock in Paradise Prize.

could be your get away for giving $10 to Passports With Purpose, helping us build two libraries with Room To Read. This years goal is to raise 80,000 which will be used to build and provide books for two libraries in Zambia. Your $10 donation could give you and a guest your own Survivor style reward on Isla Espiritu Santos in La Paz, Mexico.

If you have been dreaming of a beautiful, tropical, sun washed beach with turquoise water then it’s time to donate $10 for a chance to win a two day get away with Fun Baja in La Paz, Mexico.

A few months ago I visited Isla Espiritu Santos with Fun Baja. I could have stayed for a long while on this beautiful, relaxing island. Envision azure water lapping on the beach, kayaks for exploring, gourmet meals, and an excursion to swim with sea lions. Afterward think drinks on the beach, an outdoor shower and a night time sky filled with stars. In a word, heavenly.

$10 does a world of good.

It can be yours simply by making a $10 donation to Passports With Purpose and helping us do something valuable; giving children a place to read. Rooms to Read builds libraries around the world and you can be part of this project by making a $10 donation. It’s win win. You feel good, kids gain a place to expand their lives with books, and one of you wins a Survivor style reward in La Paz, Mexico.

Thank you to Fun Baja. This trip was donated in conjunction with La Paz Tourism and Fun Baja, in La Paz, Mexico.