Hana Highway
Listed under Road Trips in Hawaii, United States.
Known as the ‘Highway to Heaven’, Hana Highway offers breathtaking scenery on this 50something mile trip from Pa’ia to Hana on the island of Maui. The route is so stunning that a slow drive is preferable, in order to fully appreciate the waterfalls, mile upon mile of bamboo and eucalyptus groves all tickling the Hana Highway, while the Pacific Ocean hovers on the other side with phenomenal panoramic views from just about every single square inch. There are little fruit and juice stalls to stop at along the way, with treats such as the Honua Spa awaiting you in Hana. Aloha!
Written by 
George Monkhouse.
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“Fantasy Islands: Joanne Harris heads to Hawaii”
By Joanne Harris for The Independent. First published 29th November 2008. When I was very young I had a book in French called Hina, la petite Hawaïenne. Lavishly illustrated with black-and-white photographs, it features a six-year-old Hawaiian girl and… Read more...
Written by press. See the full article in The Independent, 29th November 2008.
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