Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Baldwin Beach:
Start your journey to Hana on the right foot by enjoying an
early morning stroll down this undeveloped expanse of shoreline (
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Kaihalulu Beach (Red Sand Beach):
Navigate your way around a hidden
coastal path to emerge at a scenic cove of red sand (
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Hamoa Beach:
Bodysurf, surf, or snorkel at a beach that Mark Twain and James
Michener both recognized as one of the most beautiful they'd ever seen (
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Twin Falls:
Explore the recesses of this lush compound where you can swim be-
neath waterfalls in a family-friendly and accessible setting (
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Na'ili'ili haele:
Trek through a bamboo forest punctuated by waterfalls, guava
trees, and natural swimming holes along the world-famous Road to Hana (
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A worthwhile stopover on the Road to Hana is trendy, funky, and undeniably sexy Pa'ia
(Pa-EE-ah). Nominated by
Coastal Living
magazine as one of the “happiest seaside towns
in America,” it's unlike anywhere else on the island. It only takes 10 minutes in town to
realize that the residents of Pa'ia are stoked on life. Laid-back and worry-free, Pa'ia is a
town that skanks along to the beat of its own bongo. When Jerry Garcia died, thousands of
descended upon the town when it was determined that his soul had gone to Pa'ia. If you
feel that a public sidewalk isn't the proper venue for dreadlocked, barefoot hippies weav-
ing hemp bracelets, this town may not be for you.
East Maui is a pocket of serenity in a rapidly paced world, a breath of fresh air, a weight
off your shoulders. Throw in some freshly baked banana bread, fresh-picked fruit from
a roadside stand, tent poles or a quaint bed-and-breakfast, and you have a true getaway.
Stroll barefoot down the center of the highway and forget the rest of the world even exists.
Ah yes, the “Road to Hana.” The most loved and loathed section of the island divides vis-
itors into two distinct camps: those who swear it's heaven on earth and those who would
rather pull their teeth out than ever drive it again. Most people who don't enjoy their ex-
cursion to Hana didn't know what they were getting themselves into. Three little words
will make or break your trip:
