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Gettin’ a little romantic on the Road to Hana - Maui!
Head of Community Relations for R2H: Nāpua Hū‘eu
Nāpua was born and raised on Maui and is coming on board to help us with Community Relations for R2H and to build awareness for the Road to Hāna CD Guide. We recently sat down to talk story with Nāpua about her life experience, why she believes in our product, and how she became a part of the R2H team. Here’s a part of our conversation we’d like to share with you!
You are from Maui and grew up on the Road to Hāna?!
I actually grew up in the taro patches of Ke‘anae, and this has been my home forever. {Ke’anae is halfway to Hana, on track 14 of our Road to Hāna CD}
What is the one thing you love most about growing up on the Road to Hāna?
The rural upbringing has blessed me with strong environmental awareness; therefore, I strive to promote everything local to support a healthy and sustainable island economy.
Give us a quick overview of your life — from growing up in the taro patches all the way to where you are today.
Well, I attended the Pūnana Leo preschool and graduated from Mauiʻs Hawaiian language immersion program. I studied business and art on the big island of Hawai‘i, then anthropology and archaeology in Philadelphia. When I returned from college, I worked full time for my grandmother at Ke‘anae Landing Fruit Stand. Although I did everything from making shave ice to marketing, my primary focus was baking the best banana bread for the Road to Hāna visitors and maintaining Aunty Sandyʻs long standing reputation of Aloha.
In an effort to further support locally made goods, I established an online marketplace {http://thebakeryboutiquehawaii.com} and a social media presence {twitter handle: @theBBHI} to help craft and culinary artists gain exposure. I highlight handmade specialties found throughout the islands, giving extra notice of the latest with my family businesses.
We actually met you on Twitter! Why did you fall in love with the R2H brand? And why did you want to work with our team?
Over the past year I connected with @theR2H via twitter, sharing and reciprocating information and pictures in reference to east Maui. When approached by Paul {twitter handle: @pmfarmer} about joining the team, I couldn’t resist the offer. My passion for the east side of Maui is unmatched and I had been an admirer of R2H since my first encounter with the product. I am energized with this opportunity and how it affords me to continue to share the place I love. My intention is to represent R2H in the community and share adventure with anyone headed my way.
In your own words, why should someone purchase the R2H CD Guide?
The R2H CD guide points out the most significant spots along The Road to Hāna, and the soundtrack is perfect for your journey through the rainforest! Plus, the historical information and proper Hawaiian pronunciation of each place name is helpful to both new and veteran Hāna Highway adventurers.
From Paul Farmer, the owner of R2H and creator of the Road to Hāna CD guide
We are so excited to have someone who was born and raised on Maui to come on board and help us build awareness about the Road to Hana CD guide. Nāpua loves R2H, and having her support on social media this past year has been so encouraging. She is super sharp and it means the world to us to now have her as a part of our team!
Listen to free samples of the R2H CD Guide for the Road to Hāna, and to find out more about adventure and romance on Maui at theR2H.com.
“The visual delights that line this road are some of the most magnificent you will see in all of Hawaii.”
#1 color combo on Maui: blue sky and green rain forest. #adventure #romance #hana
The Road to Hana aerial view. Stops your heart for a second doesn’t it. Breathtaker.
by jabbapablo on Flickr.
Brand new hot-off-the-press t-shirts for the Road to Hana! These make the perfect Christmas gifts for those that want to remember their trip and/or surprise those that drove the Road to Hana with them!
The R2H Road to Hana Christmas Bundle!
Includes the most adventurous and romantic Road to Hana CD available along with a brand new Road to Hana T-Shirt + a very cool Road to Hana Backpack and Decals!
The majestic Waimoku Falls sings out before you…
Happy 140th Birthday to the Rainbow Eucalyptus, which was first planted on Maui in the 1870s! Check out more incredible pics of Maui.
So here’s some good old Maui eye candy for you :) http://www.theR2H.com/gallery.html
Wai’anapanapa black sand beach, Maui
rainbow on the ‘road to Hana’ trip
Maui, Hawaii (08.09)
Seven Sacred Pools at the end of the road to Hana.
There’s a million things to do once you arrive on Maui, but there are only a handful that you MUST DO!!! Driving the Road to Hana is one of those things. You can do it in various ways: van tour, explore on your own, or explore guided by your own Hana CD. our favorite way to do it is to drive a jeep with the top down while listening to a guided CD.
Our favorite CD is Experiencing the Road to Hana and Beyond! Our reason for choosing this cd over others is that it offers the full Hana experience. With R2H, you’ll be guided to the best spots and will find the romance and adventure you’re looking for. You also get driving tips and a custom foldout map showing the best spots to stop along the way.
honomanu bay by IHP on Flickr.
Branch Pit by Shutters Open on Flickr.
We should make a Road to Hana Monopoly game. We’d put this on a CHANCE card. Take a ride on the Mysterious Bamboo Forrest Trail…