Travel Answers About Maui, Hawaii!

Q: On a Honeymoon, where are Secluded beaches on Maui?

A: If you take the Road to Hana

Road to Hana, Maui (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Road to Hana, Maui (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)

you’ll come to Waianapanapa State Park and it’s black sand beaches and amazing polished lava rock shore.

Wai'anapanapa State Park - Maui, Hawaii (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Wai’anapanapa State Park – Maui, Hawaii (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Wai'anapanapa State Park - Maui, Hawaii (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Wai’anapanapa State Park – Maui, Hawaii (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Wai'anapanapa State Park - Maui, Hawaii (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Wai’anapanapa State Park – Maui, Hawaii (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)

http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/parks/maui/waianapanapa.cfm

Have lunch at the beautiful Travaasa Hana Hotel (which once was the original Hana-Maui Hotel and Ranch)

Hana-Maui Ranch, Hana, Maui, Hawaii (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Hana-Maui Ranch, Hana, Maui, Hawaii (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)

Be sure to stop at Hasegawa’s General Store before you visit the Seven Sacred Pools.

Hana Bay - Hana, Maui (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Hana Bay – Hana, Maui (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)

If you’re feeling adventurous there’s a great day hike to Waimoku Falls across dried river beds and through tropical and bamboo forests.

Pipiwai Trail to Waimoku Falls (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Pipiwai Trail to Waimoku Falls (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Top: Pipiwai Trail to Waimoku Falls Bottom: Road to Hana (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Top: Pipiwai Trail to Waimoku Falls – Bottom: Stop on the Road to Hana (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Waimoku Falls - Hana, Maui (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Waimoku Falls – Hana, Maui (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Waimoku Falls - Hana, Maui (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Waimoku Falls – Hana, Maui (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)

Take the long road home on the Piilani highway around the southeast side of Maui and visit the Palapalo Ho’omau Church where Charles Lindbergh is buried before heading back to central or west Maui.

Magical Maui - Lahaina, Maui, HI
Magical Maui – Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)

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Q: Reasonably priced, laid-back accommodations on Maui?

Lahaina Sunset - Maui, Hawaii (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Lahaina Sunset – Maui, Hawaii (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)

A: I recommend the Makena Beach & Golf Resort in Wailea-Makena on Maui!

*****No resort fees! Free internet and parking!*****

From their website:

The Makena Beach & Golf Resort features over 330 sunshine filled days for uninterrupted fun in the sun! From kayaking and canoe paddling to beachfront yoga and ukulele lessons, Makena offers the best of Maui activities without ever having to leave the Wailea-Makena area.

Featuring: 2 pools and hot tub, 2,500 sq. ft. Fitness Center, Maluaka Beach offering a variety of water activities, six-court Makena Tennis Club, Outdoor Play Center featuring shuffle board, ping pong, miniature golf, croquet, bocce ball, badminton and volleyball!

Daily list of complimentary and discounted resort guest activities. Convenient to Maui Golf and Shopping. Full service Concierge desk offering a variety of Maui Activities.

*****

They have nice packages available! The Full Makena includes daily breakfast for two (and it’s a great breakfast) and the fifth night FREE. Airfare and rental car add ons available too.

BOOK DIRECT ONLINE: http://www.makenaresortmaui.com

As a travel agent, I booked clients there and they only had great things to say and wonderful pictures to share.

Hana Maui Sunrise - Hana, Maui, Hawaii (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)
Hana Maui Sunrise – Hana, Maui, Hawaii (copyright 2010 JoshWillTravel)

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