Lanai

Take a Break on the Charming Island of Lanai

Lanai used to be Hawaii’s center of pineapple production but is now fast developing into a tropical vacation destination. This tiny island is also dubbed as “The Most Secluded Isle” in the state. Since this is relatively small compared to the other main islands of Hawaii, tourists would find that they could enjoy both privacy and adventure in this sizzling paradise.

One attraction that visitors would enjoy is the Garden of the Gods or Keahikawelo in Hawaiian. This is among the island’s many mesmerizing natural wonders and is one place that is guests would never tire of visiting. Continuous erosions have actually shaped these huge sprinkled rock formations for more than thousands of years. The erosions have created countless buttes as well as apexes of different color shades. The Garden of the Gods is not just for those interested in geology. A tourist would catch sight of a stunning spectacle if they would behold these formations during early morning or even in the late evening. The rays of the sun would hit the minerals enclosed within these rocks that would produce a variety of color changes. The unrestricted vision of the Pacific Ocean and the Oahu and Molokai Islands simply enhance the beauty of this exceptional place.

The Hulopoe Beach Park is another pride of Lanai. It has a fairly steep shoreline that makes it perfect for swimming and tourists would also marvel at its luxurious golden sand. Some favorite activities in this area are surfing, body boarding and snorkeling. The latter is chiefly popular because of the extraordinary number and diversity of the tropical fish that reside in these coral-filled seas. There are also offshore diving tours for those daring guests. The sparkling waters that surround this park actually house a marine reserve. Because of this, the waters that surround the park are also called home by some jellyfish and stingrays.

Lanai’s Kanepuu Preserve would be thoroughly enjoyed by nature lovers. This plateau could be really arid and dry but is boasted of the largest dry land forest in all of Hawaii. The Kanepuu Preserve extends more than roughly 590 acres in its entirety and it houses an array of several plant species. Some of this plant species are truly rare, which includes the Hawaii gardenia and sandalwood.

Visitors of the island should also drop by the Shipwreck Beach. This is among the numerous interesting hikes on the Lanai Islands. The Shipwreck Beach is actually made up of sand, lava rock and scattered rock formations that are usual in the Hawaiian Islands. This place is a fantastic spot for beachcombing.

Another famous Lanai attraction is the spectacular Munro Trail. This trail is 7-mile long and has a single lane road that presents wide vistas among the grand Cook pine trees. The Munro trail provides impressive views and further down the way, one would find the striking vision of the Maunalei gorge and the island of Maui. This trail would also take the visitors to the peak of Mount Lanaihale, which is the highest summit in Lanai at 3,368 feet.

The small island of Lanai gives guests a chance to privately enjoy their holiday in Hawaii. It is rich both in cultural heritage as well as natural attractions. Warm, friendly locals that are typical in Hawaii would greet visitors of this isle. Guests looking for a little solitude would truly take pleasure in visiting this unspoiled oasis called Lanai.