Brand New 8th Edition Update now available!
Our Hana Highway (Road to Hana) guide, updated regularly since 2004, includes mile-by-mile directions and extensively detailed stops (waterfalls, trails, points of interest, landmarks, gardens, towns, and beaches), full-color photographs, seven extensive and detailed maps, time estimates, and place ratings. Our guidebook includes details on the popular stops both to and beyond Hana, including the 'Ohe'o Gulch ('7 Pools'), Hamoa Beach, Kipahulu, Kula, Upcountry, and much more.
Please ensure you select the right option or choose both. If you need your copy immediately (within two weeks of your trip), we'd suggest a digital copy of the packet.
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We've now additionally provided pertinent updates to our Hana Highway book & eBook; be sure to check for updates before heading out on your trip.
There are also NO advertisements or paid product placements within this guidebook.
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Our Visitor Guides & Maps are provided in two formats:
'Digital Guide' is a PDF Download delivered immediately on the purchase confirmation screen and via email immediately after purchase. This version is designed for use on your computer, iPhone, iPad, Android, or any other tablet. You can also optionally print the document on standard 8.5x11 paper. No physical copies will be mailed as this variant is a digital file only.
'Printed Guide' is a Physical Copy printed on demand by our printing partner, Lulu, and shipped to you, typically arriving within 10-15 days. A complimentary copy of the digital guide is provided on the checkout confirmation screen. Please select the proper shipping speed during checkout, as we cannot adjust the shipping speed after you complete your purchase.
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Visitor Guides F.A.Q.
🌟 Why choose this guide over free online information?
While free information is abundant online, it’s often scattered, outdated, or influenced by sponsorships. Our Visitor Guides provide clear, accurate, unbiased recommendations curated by independent Hawaii travel experts. We’ve distilled over 20 years of local knowledge, genuine traveler feedback, and continuous on-the-ground updates into one convenient resource—saving you countless hours of research and ensuring you get the most out of your trip to Hawaii.
🌟 Who created these guides, and why should I trust them?
These guides were created by John & Victoria Derrick, the independent owners of HawaiiGuide.com—the second most visited Hawaii travel website behind only GoHawaii.com. With over two decades dedicated to exploring, photographing, and writing about the Hawaiian Islands, they’ve personally experienced Hawaii’s best (and worst), carefully documenting it all. Unlike corporate-owned sites, they maintain complete independence, meaning recommendations are always unbiased, honest, and crafted from genuine expertise.
🌟 Is this guide regularly updated?
Absolutely! Our Visitor Guides are reviewed and updated by our team at least twice a year—often more frequently for digital editions. We’re committed to ensuring our visitors always have the latest information, whether it’s new attractions, updated maps, safety tips, or current local insights. With this guide, you’re never stuck with outdated or incorrect information, ensuring your Hawaii vacation is seamless from start to finish.
🌟 Is this guide unbiased and ad-free?
Yes! Our Visitor Guides are completely ad-free and independent. Unlike other websites or guides funded by advertisers, our recommendations are driven solely by what’s best for travelers—not sponsors. Creators John and Victoria Derrick have personally explored and evaluated the Hawaiian Islands for over two decades, ensuring honest, unbiased insights you can trust.