It’s been just over two months since the devastating wildfires in West Maui displaced over 6,500 residents and killed 97, and the community is still a long way away from a full recovery. Search and recovery efforts are still underway, and resources for locals are very limited, but Hawaii Governor Josh Green has reiterated that other parts of the island, such as South Maui, are safe to visit. While Lahaina, Napili, Kaanapali, and Kapalua remain off-limits to visitors, areas like Kahului, Wailuku, Kihei, and Wailea remain open – and their communities and businesses rely on tourism to thrive. The local tourism board encourages respectful travel to these areas, as the lack of income would only exacerbate the situation and make rising from this tragedy even more difficult. If you are pushing through with your travel plans to the island, renting a car is one way to be mindful of the situation, given the current strain on Hawaii’s public transportation. Arranging Airport Transportation Responsible tourists who are making trips to Maui are choosing to make short stays – just enough to support local businesses without putting a damper on available resources. Given this, you will want to get going immediately once […]