Lanai
The Secluded Island



Like the other islands, Lanai has its own special unique flavor and feel. It's
one of the smallest islands, but don't let its small size fool you - you'll
be surprised at how much Lanai has to offer.

This charming island is home to just over 3,000 people, making it the
perfect place for rest relaxation, rejuvenation, rediscovery and romance.
From beautiful Manele Bay to the bumpy road and scenic views of the Munro
Trail, you'll find a wide range of activities to please just about everyone.
Golf on two challenging courses or go snorkeling in crystal clear waters at
Hulopoe Beach. The resorts also offer excellent services for your
indulgence.

Facts: Population 3,193, Area 140 sq. miles

"Hawaii's Most Enticing Island." Formerly known as the "Pineapple Island,"
almost the entire island was, until recently, a Dole Company pineapple
plantation but is now phasing in tourism, and is home to two world class
resorts.

Flower: Kaunaoa (Yellow and Orange Air Plant)

Island Color: Orange

Family Fun: A 141-square mile playground for children of all ages, Lanai
abounds with opportunity for new discoveries. Here you can take your family
on a thrilling 4x4 excursion into remote Keahikawelo or along the sands of
Kaiolohia Bay to marvel at the rusting Liberty Ship grounded just offshore.
Or spend a day peering into tide pools while keeping an eye out for spinner
dolphins and humpbacks at play in the turquoise waters just beyond. Or learn
an ancient art like hula or lei-making from a local resident eager to share
in the island's rich traditions.
Yet with all the things to do here, Lanai is perhaps most attractive to
families for what it doesn't offer: crowds and traffic. With hardly any
crowds and practically no traffic, what more could a parent ask for?

Adventures: More often than not, you will have an entire stretch of sand all
to yourself. It's no wonder Lanai is known as Hawaii's "Most Exclusive
Island." While most visitors seem to enjoy just sitting and soaking it all
in, you can also choose among popular water sports including snorkeling,
scuba diving, sailing, and deep-sea fishing. One of the island's most prized
attractions is glorious Hulopoe Bay, a marine conservation area prized by
divers and snorkelers for its vivid tropical reef fish. Here you can spend
days splashing in the warm waters, where spinner dolphins are just as likely
to frolic.

Golf: The Experience at Koele is an 18-hole championship course designed by
legends Greg Norman and Ted Robinson. Here each and every hole is graced
with awe-inspiring vistas, from mountain ravines to Pacific expanses to the
neighboring Maui and Molokai across the channel. This dramatic course is
indeed a one-of-a-kind experience. Along the southern coast, Jack Nicklaus
created one of his most famous masterpieces, The Challenge at Manele golf
course. Set on the cliffs above Hulopoe Bay, this target-style course roams
across several hundred acres of natural lava outcroppings, using plunging
ravines, native kiawe, and trees as natural hazards. Both courses
consistently rank among the best in the world by leading publications and
travel guides.