How Taking Care on Maui Makes for a More Meaningful Vacation
Sponsored by The Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau
Jun 1, 2021
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What is malama? Tap into the Hawaiian heritage of respecting the earth and culture for a life-affirming trip to Mauiâfilled with natural beauty, fascinating history, local character, and more. share this article
The Hawaiian ancestral term
malama means to care for or nurture. Itâs a concept thatâs never gone out of style on the idyllic island of Mauiâin fact, itâs a way of life hereâand the chance to take part ensures a journey here is great in more ways than one. The islandâs inhabitants have taken great lengths to protect the natural environs over the centuries, and today encourage visitors as well to join them in cultivating a compassionate way of travel. Embedded in the idea is a stewardship of the hallowed ground for future generations to enjoy.
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Kaanapali Beach hosts a variety of activities one morning this week. While Hawaiiâs new law bans the sale of sunscreen that contains oxybenzone and octinoxate, it does not prohibit possession, meaning that travelers could potentially bring their own sunscreen from the Mainland containing the banned chemicals. â The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo
For eco-friendly sunscreen makers like Maui’s Jenna Davis, Hawaii’s new law banning sunscreens with coral-harming chemicals couldn’t have come at a better time and the pandemic couldn’t have come at a worse moment.
“I started the company before the bill was introduced, however we definitely saw a peak in sales and growth after the bill due to more media being shared about the importance of this topic,” said Davis, who created Raw Love Sunscreen in 2014. “COVID has really put a halt on sales but I am confident with time that will change.”