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REVIEWS Places Along the Road to Hana Hana Picnic GyPSy Guide After reading about the Road to Hana, you probably feel ready to go. Not so fast! Take our advice: Be sure to stop and see the experts at Hana Picnic Lunch Company the day of your trip for up-to-the-moment info on things like weather, road conditions, activities and much more. Remember, this is an all day adventure - don't try to wing it and skip this important step. They'll even give you a free Hana Preparedness Evaluation, making sure you have everything you'll need for a great trip. And if there's anything you're missing, they've got you covered. Their "One Stop Hana Shop" has it all - from fresh foods to all the essentials. Our favorite sandwich is their Italian Sub on a freshly baked panini roll, and a Papaya Passion Non-Fat Smoothie. Yummy. Call in advance for groups of 4 or more (808-579-8686). Located in Paia. Opens at 7am. HANA The most popular driving trip on Maui is the famous Road to Hana, and with very little signage and only mile markers, its very easy to miss out on many of the attractions along this route. This is where the GyPSy Guide is invaluable to help you know what to stop for, and what to do at the best locations. Just pickup a GyPSy Guide unit for your car, or download their app on your iphone or ipad, and you're ready to go. Then, all you need to do is drive and listen to the entertaining and helpful commentary as it plays AUTOMATICALLY. There are 3 tours available; the Road to Hana, the summit of Haleakala, and an island wide tour. After you download the tours on WiFi, they do not require any data to play, so anyone from any country or network can experience the tour without fear of data or roaming charges. So get your tour today! Great Drives around Maui Our Recommendations: 1. Get a GPS Hana Tour navigator from GyPSy Guide or download their 'Road to Hana App'. That way you won't miss a thing! 2. Go by Hana Picnic Lunch Co. in Paia for smoothies and a boxed picnic lunch. 3. Having fun along the way. I know not everyone can stay at the Hotel Hana-Maui, and I know that even those who can often won't find a room if they don't call in advance, but here's my suggestion. Get a Hana CD, grab a GPS and get some smoothies and a picnic lunch box. Go slow. Go really James M. Quine, Publisher, Hawaii Vacation Magazines slow. Stop everywhere. Buy some fresh fruit or freshly baked banana bread at mile marker 17. If it's raining, dance in the rain. Soak it all up. Take tons of pictures everywhere. Grab a T-shirt that says you survived it. Stay overnight if you can, or head home, happy and tired, knowing that you've done it right. That yours was the car parked on the side of the road. That you took longer to get there than anyone else. That you truly experienced the Road to Hana, and all the treasures of natural beauty along the way, and you will take with you an amazing experience that you'll remember for the rest of your life. 74 The Driving Magazine of Maui When you're stopping in Paia check out the unique & affordable gifts at Sand & Sea. 4. Stop at mile marker 17. Look for the 'Halfway to Hana' sign when you can get fresh banana bread and treats. 5. On the way home, stop in Paia at Ono Gelato for a treat made with fresh local ingredients. 6. Want to sit back and relax instead of driving? Then call Chauffeured Services for a guided tour! 7. Book an authentic Lomi Lomi massage at Luana Spa.