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Lanai
Lanai is
one of the smallest islands in Hawaii, and is home to just over
3,000 people and not a single traffic light!. It was
formerly known as the "Pineapple Island", due to the large amount
of the fruit that was grown here. From Manele Bay in the
South East of the Island to the bumpy road and scenic views of the
Munro Trail, you'll find a wide range of activities to please just
about everyone. Have a round of golf on two challenging courses
with amazing views at each hole, take a 4-wheel drive tour off the
beaten track or go snorkeling in crystal clear waters at
Hulopoe Beach.
A place of deep cultural significance, Lanai boasts many
historical sites, old fishing villages, and unique topographical
features like the boulder-strewn Keahikawelo. In the center of the
island, Lanai City features thoroughly and lovingly restored
landmarks, including the lovely Lanai Playhouse and Theater and the
charming Hotel Lanai, both dating from the 1920's. A prehistoric
mystery lingers in Luahiwa, where visitors will find 34 boulders
featuring intriguing petroglyphs carved by ancient Hawaiians.
This island does not have a
plethora of fabulous beaches to laze on, but there are a few places
to get your sand fix. Most of the islands' southern and western
shoreline is steep cliffs and lava rock bays, but there are no
places where you can get safe access to virtually all of
them. The northern and north-eastern coastline is mostly
sandy beaches, sand dunes and bays, but not all accessible, due to
the lack of roads. But there are several places where you can
safely access the beach and the water, if you can brave the long
and winding offroad dirt and sand tracks or hiking trails through
the scrub and trees. The best place for visitors is Hulopo'e
Beach, on the south-east coast, just next to the Four Seasons
Resort Lanai, which is easy to get to, and a public beach for
visitors to use. The rocky scr
With one of the world's most celebrated resorts and miles of
pristine natural wonders awaiting your discovery, Lanai is a dream
getaway for couples and a place of unrivaled beauty.
The islands that make up the
Hawaiian chain are all very different and each can offer a diverse
and distinct experience to the visitor. For more information
on all these beautiful islands, you can visit the official Hawaii
Tourism website, The Hawaiian Islands, for lots of advice
and interesting facts.
Click HERE for details
of some of the different excursions and tours available on Lanai
that are available during your stay.