[JavaBrewer]

We did the road to Hana the day before we were to fly home. I called the rental car folks and arranged to trade our Chevy Malibu for a 4 door Jeep with removable roof. Total cost was a one day $25 upgrade. Totally worth it. Kids in the back and open roof - the drive was amazing. I also rented a GPS from a shop near the aquarium that had the R2H route programmed with lots of interesting talking points and Hawaiian theme music. Totally worth the extra $$ and was also treated to some unique out of the way beaches. As already mentioned - keep driving around the island past Hana. Plan a lunch and a couple hours at Wai'anapanapa State Park. Lots of great walking trails, blow holes, black sand beach (no lifeguards and dangerous swimming). Highway 330 to 31 - about 10 miles or more of chop board dirt road that gets tiring but incredible views. Narrow one lane road but some amazing scenery. Love the micro climate change from dense jungle to dry desert. Plan an entire day for this trip - you won't be disappointed.