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ments and skin care in a cozy yurt or a Hawaiian-style open-air hale with a view of Hana
Bay. Ahhh...
Festivals & Events
East Maui Taro Festival
FESTIVAL
(
www.tarofestival.org
)
Maui's most Hawaiian town throws its most Hawaiian party. If it's
native, it's here - a taro pancake breakfast, poi pounding, hula dancing and a big jamfest
of Hawaiian music, and loads and loads of Hawaiian food. Held on the last weekend in
April, it's Hana at its finest; book accommodations well in advance.
Sleeping
In addition to the following accommodation options, there are cabins and tent camping at
Waiʻanapanapa State Park, just to the north of Hana, and camping at ʻOheʻo Gulch, about
10 miles south.
Joe's Place
HOTEL $
Hana's only nod to the budget traveler, the decor is dated and the furniture tired (and we
saw a moldy bathmat), but the shared BBQ, den and kitchen do provide homey opportun-
ities to exchange tips with fellow explorers. The property is within walking distance of
the beach and town.
Luana Spa Retreat
YURT $$$
Hana Bay, this back-to-nature charmer fuses outdoor living with indoor comforts. The
yurt sports a well-equipped kitchenette and a stereo with Hawaiian music. Shower out-
doors in a bamboo enclosure, enjoy spectacular star-gazing over the bay and eat incred-
ibe lunches at the on-property eatery Pranee's & Nutcharee's Thai.
Hana Kai-Maui
CONDO $$$
