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azian_advanced · 02-14-2016, 10:24 AM

Road to Hana, take a break/nap towads the south side and enjoy the best breeze ever.
Hike to Waimoku Falls
Hale'akala Crater (leave at 3am to get a good spot at the lookout and see the sunrise, dress warm)
Drive Hwy 340
Nakalele Blowhole
Snorkelling at Kapalua Beach (saw sea turtles both times), bring your own gear or rent.
Little Beach in Makena Beach State Park (LOLz)

Leonardo · 02-14-2016, 11:44 AM

Aloha! Love Hawaii! My family lives on the big Island.

The community my family lives in is so amazing! Every one hangs out together. It's like a TV show or something. I couldn't believe it!

tinma · 02-14-2016, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by azian_advanced

Road to Hana, take a break/nap towads the south side and enjoy the best breeze ever.
Hike to Waimoku Falls
Hale'akala Crater (leave at 3am to get a good spot at the lookout and see the sunrise, dress warm)
Drive Hwy 340
Nakalele Blowhole
Snorkelling at Kapalua Beach (saw sea turtles both times), bring your own gear or rent.
Little Beach in Makena Beach State Park (LOLz)

Thanks for all the great suggestions!

RichardsFRS · 02-14-2016, 02:35 PM

Island Time
But not all islands. Bahamas is Rush Hour in the ocean and that's it

joe strummer · 02-14-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo

I've been a lot of places, and this is the most beautiful view I've ever experienced.

Leonardo · 02-14-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by joe strummer

I've been a lot of places, and this is the most beautiful view I've ever experienced.

It is on the cliff looking down on Wiapo Valley. I'm very lucky to have spent time right there. I took this picture.

joe strummer · 02-14-2016, 09:18 PM

Yeah, I have pics from there also. Just a breathtaking sight. I will never forget it.

Thanks for posting the photo.

EAGLE5 · 02-15-2016, 12:45 AM

4 seasons breakfast buffet.

Atticus808 · 02-15-2016, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tinma

Just landed I'm Maui and wish I had my brz with me for all the twisty roads I've encountered so far.... I know I'm bringing this thread back from the dead, but any suggestions on things to do while I'm here? I'm here for a week.

GO TO LEODAS AND GET THE BEST EGGS BENEDICT EVER

Allch Chcar · 02-15-2016, 02:02 AM

I don't live on a Pacific island but I do live in an isolated, rural area on the Pacific. It's a sacrifice to live here. The pay is less, jobs are limited, and the living standards are lower. Even though the cost of living is cheaper, you have less extra money for luxuries. I prefer this sort of life. There is a lot less to worry about and the pace is more my speed. It certainly helps that I can enjoy some of the best mountain roads. And I typically have these roads to myself. Here "traffic" is when we drive through Eureka during the day and actually *gasp* have to stop for traffic lights. It's a nice place to vacation and safer than many places. But most people would not be happy here unless they bring a lot of money with them.
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One of the more well known scenic routes for tourists. But nowhere near my favorite. Highway 101 is a boring interstate through here. Oh and for your safety, don't travel here after dark. This is bigfoot country.

tinma · 02-15-2016, 02:49 AM

I was planning on driving the road to Hana and driving through Hana where the rental car company tells me not to drive (because I don't wanna drive back cliff side lol...) anyone know what I should be aware of if I do this?

Atticus808 · 02-15-2016, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tinma

I was planning on driving the road to Hana and driving through Hana where the rental car company tells me not to drive (because I don't wanna drive back cliff side lol...) anyone know what I should be aware of if I do this?

I believe rental insurance doesn't anything for that.
no barriers on some parts of the road if you go off the cliff.
very dark
very narrow
not as much of a short cut as you think cause the road doesn't link to wailea, it actually goes all the way back to the north part of the island

azian_advanced · 02-17-2016, 08:47 AM

I wouldn't recommend it for senior tourists or people who simply don't enjoy driving. But since this is an 86 community, I would recommend it. But even for me who enjoys driving, I would only do it once. Don't drive back the same way you came.

tinma · 02-22-2016, 09:08 PM

I drove it and damn it was pretty entertaining.... After passing Hana it got a little hairy.... But nothing I couldn't do. Luckily the day I did it the brush fire was finally under control (according to the news some idiot deliberately set a brush fire by the road after Hana... Took out over 4 acres of beautiful scenery. Why someone would do such a thing to an amazing place is beyond me) . Definitely glad I didn't drive back the way I came and that there was sun light the whole time I was driving.

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azian_advanced *****istrator Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S 10-Series M/T Location: Calgary Posts: 354 Thanks: 137 Thanked 337 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wouldn't recommend it for senior tourists or people who simply don't enjoy driving. But since this is an 86 community, I would recommend it. But even for me who enjoys driving, I would only do it once. Don't drive back the same way you came. __________________ SC10N FR-S #435 of 2500

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tinma Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 495 Thanks: 479 Thanked 172 Times in 117 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I drove it and damn it was pretty entertaining.... After passing Hana it got a little hairy.... But nothing I couldn't do. Luckily the day I did it the brush fire was finally under control (according to the news some idiot deliberately set a brush fire by the road after Hana... Took out over 4 acres of beautiful scenery. Why someone would do such a thing to an amazing place is beyond me) . Definitely glad I didn't drive back the way I came and that there was sun light the whole time I was driving.

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