Travel
Each guest room has
an amazing view of
the Sound from its
roo wide floor
to-ceiling picture
window
Bamboo Forest at
alea al
ational
Park
Sea Cottage
neighbors
required to catch dinner when throw
n t hin
o in a thro n t
correctly means practically wearing
it, then almost gracefully throwing
it so it lands in the waves in a
circular shape. After many practice
att
t on a ra y ro
t
ra at to ana a h ar
ra
o n i
h or or i in
than sand and waves.
“That looks like Molokai,” said Lind
as my throw settled in the surf.
With throws from other anglers in
training being compared to Molokini,
on i r
y ornin a
Tr th
to
i n t ant to at h
y n h ha a at at ran
Authentic Thai food, just a short
walk from the beach. Even from a
thousand miles away, the thought
of the Crispy Opaka with Green
Mango Salad makes my mouth water.
Hana Beach Park is also home to an
active outrigger canoe club. You can
watch the experts at work, or launch
on to the waves yourself.
“There is nothing graceful about
canoeing,” said Travaasa Hana’s
Mapuana Kalaniopio-Cook.
Which was good to hear, since
ra
an ha
itt in o
on
Canoeing since she was a kid in Hana,
she and rowing partner Jerry Ziemer
ha a na
or a in yo r r t
outrigger canoe experience a calm
one, even in choppy seas. The view
of Hana from the bay looking back
is worth getting wet. All canoeing
commands are given in Hawaiian,
so be ready to work your body
and brain.
Rain is a daily given in Hana, so
staying on land is no guarantee you’ll
stay dry, but collecting blooms for
lei-making lessons is fun even if
o in rain ro i r
ir
yo r hi in th
ai Trai in
th
ah
i tri t o
a a a
National Park you might not be able
to tell if it’s raining. The massive
bamboo forest towers so high, it’s
hard to tell the time of day or feel
raindrops. When you arrive at the
base of 400-foot Waimoku Falls,
rain won’t matter much either.
yo too yo r ti
on th
r y
corners that lead to town, you soaked
up the waterfall-laden stops along the
Hana Highway. Now’s your chance to
see the coast at a gentler speed,
than to a iff r nt ty o
tan
no convertible top required.
i in
y r
Peter Enriques.
n a
r
ai
Once in charge of marketing for the
resort, he left his computer behind
and now leads coastal horseback
trail rides for guests from Travaasa
Stables. A rider of any ability can
and should set aside time to see
Hana by horseback. These gentle
guides know the way, so you can sit
back, relax and enjoy the many
shades of blue.
Long pants and closed-toe shoes
are required, but don’t forget your
camera. Peter’s happy to take credit
for snapping the scenic shots that
will make family and friends at
home envious.
Dana was a guest of Travaasa Hana,
but as always her thoughts and
opinions are her own.
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