Unlike most people who go to Maui to see the sun rise at Haleakala Crater and take the winding Road to Hana, Andy and I go to Maui for the incredible scenery and the food. After several recent international trips that involved insane amounts of planning and research, as well as action-packed, exhausting days, we decided that for Andy’s big birthday we would just go somewhere we know and love. As much as travel writers love to hate on them, there is something to be said about a vacation that’s just a mindless escape from reality!

We did some beachcombing, hiking, and sightseeing, but mostly, we did nothing. And we ate. A lot. Here are some of my favorite things to eat on the island.