Hana, which bears little resemblance to the resort areas of Wailea, Lahaina, and Kaanapali, is seriously stuck in the 1970s. There are actual Hawaiians (as in Polynesians) who have lived here for generations, and outside of the...
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Hana, which bears little resemblance to the resort areas of Wailea, Lahaina, and Kaanapali, is seriously stuck in the 1970s. There are actual Hawaiians (as in Polynesians) who have lived here for generations, and outside of the Hotel Hana-Maui, commercial development is pretty much nonexistent. Spending a couple of days in Hana is highly recommended, but the winding 52-mile drive on narrow mountain roads is an adventure in and of itself—each twisty turn takes you farther from everyday life and closer to Maui's quirky soul. Set aside an entire day for the trip, and don't attempt it after a heavy rainfall—the road gets slippery and dangerous when it's muddy. Catch the Hana Highway (Route 36) in Kahului and just stay on it. You'll pass through the funky, crunchy hippie town of Paia, which still bills itself as the last stop before Hana (although that's not quite true). Stop in at Anthony's Coffee Co. to fuel up and buy wave-hunter Laird Hamilton's latest surf movies—he's often there
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