Dec 26, 2014 | Maui Made, Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Hawaii is the only state in the USA that is able to commercially grow coffee. Maui coffee grows on the moist foothills of Mauna Kahalawai—which is the proper name for the “West Maui Mountains.” The coffee is harvested normally in the fall months extending...
Dec 25, 2014 | Paia, Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Day: Mostly sunny with isolated showers. Highs around 76 at The shore to around 63 at 5000 feet. South winds around 10 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Night: Mostly clear. Lows around 68 at The shore to...
Dec 24, 2014 | Maui Made, Maui-Made Gifts, Paia, Sand and Sea, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
If you’re looking for a great Maui-made gift to remember your day on the Road to Hana, we love the beautiful heliconia flower Christmas ornaments at Sand and Sea in Paia. Hanging Heliconia flowers are found all along the Road to Hana, and are one of its most...
Dec 22, 2014 | Alau Island, Hawaiin legends, Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Off of Haneoo Road is the beautiful Koki Beach, a beach that is not safe for swimming but has a beautiful view. Right off the coast, you can see Alau Island, a small island crowned with coconut palms. The trees were planted to commemorate a father’s loss of...
Dec 21, 2014 | Paia, Road to Hana Weather, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
Day: Mostly sunny with isolated showers. Highs around 79 at The shore to around 65 at 5000 feet. Southeast winds up to 10 mph with gusts to 30 mph shifting to the east with gusts to 30 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent. Night; Partly...
Dec 20, 2014 | Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
While on Maui you must make the Road to Hana or Hana Highway (Route 36) Trip. It is a 52 mile long, narrow,climbing, winding mountain road with 617 curves and 56 bridges and some of the most breath-taking scenery that Maui has to offer. The Road twists through lush...