While some visitors to Maui only drive the road to Hana for the experience, some will find the Travaasa boutique hotel to be an ideal stay when wanting to escape to Maui’s true Hawaii. Hana isn’t filled with towering resort hotels and sprawling golf courses. Instead, this is “Old Hawaii” set in the lush landscape of Maui’s rainforests near its seven sacred pools, black sand beaches and a small Hawaiian “village.”

Travaasa is spread out across its vast, tropical property, with garden view suites providing sleeping and living space and family suites big enough to accommodate six with full, gourmet kitchens and dining areas. Sea Ranch Cottages located near the ocean with full privacy are only available to those 16 and up, with the exception of special Family Weeks, so grab one if you can! Onsite dining and a spa are also available for guests. Families can enjoy the beach, pool, biking, horseback riding, water sports such as kayaking and hiking. Guests are also close to the Road to Hana’s many hiking trails leading to hidden pools, beaches and waterfalls.