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Maui Vacation Rentals For The Trip Of Your Life On The Hana Highway

Published Sunday, August 3, 2008 by bloggerblognet83460 | E-mail this post

You know about Maui vacation rentals' gorgeous beaches and warm inviting surf, sunset mai-tais looking out over the waves, tropical rainforests alive with brilliant colors and sounds. But for the trip of your life, check out the exciting road to Hana on Maui's eastern shore. This is a very long trip in terms of time (rather than miles), largely because of over five hundred sharp curves and over fifty one-lane bridges on the route. Also, there are some wonderful attractions to stop and see along the way, so be sure to leave your Maui condo rentals early in the morning in order to have the entire day for it. One of the nicest attractions en route is the Ke'anae Peninsula which is well worth a stop, especially for the breathtaking vista of the peninsula with its fields of taro from the lookout point above the town. There are some great parks to see on the way too, such as Pua'aka'a State Wayside Park with a beautiful waterfall, and Wai'anapanapa State Park with its black sand beach and lava tube, which is a great photo opportunity looking out the tube to the sea. You may even see some sea turtles swim by!

Usually the trip to the town of Hana takes about half a day, so you will probably arrive at lunch-time. The Hotel Hana-Maui has great food in a beautiful natural setting; the Hana Ranch Restaurant is also recommended, especially if you are in a hurry. After lunch, check out the Hana Coast Gallery, which is one of the best art galleries in Hawaii. Another Hana adventure for the whole family is the 3-mile hike to Fagan's Cross, located high on the hill above Hana with breathtaking views of the harbor and coast around Hana; and Hookipa beach, which is famous for windsurfing. Leaving Hana for the south you should visit Hamoa Beach, which is one of the most spectacular in Maui. At Kipahulu, visit Haleakala National Park with the amazing Ohe'o Gulch pools, with waterfalls cascading down from one pool to the next. South of Kipahulu the road gets a bit bumpy, but it is much faster returning to Maui condos this way than going back the long way through Hana since there are far fewer hairpin turns and bridges. If you want to avoid the long drive yourself, there are guided tours available from the resort areas of Kapalua,,Honokowai, Kaanapali, Makena, and Wailea/Kihei which leave around 7 am and return around 6 pm. The cost is about $80 for adults and $50 for children, and includes box lunch, beverage, and a guide who will educate and entertain with tales and facts about the sights along the way.

When you're ready for the trip of a lifetime, the travel experts at Hawaiian Beach Rentals are ready to show you Maui vacation rentals perfect for your needs and budget. We have the largest selection of Maui condos available, and can help you plan your entire trip from an aloha lei greeting at the airport when you arrive to a sumptuous luau dinner near the luxury Maui condo rentals of your dreams.