Lāna‘i is a place like no other. On this tiny island you’ll find coffee shops that open and close when they please, a relaxed mood among residents and an idyllic cat shelter, among other things. Started in 2004 by Kathy Carroll, the Lāna‘i Cat Sanctuary has become one of the biggest visitor attractions on the […]
I was on Lānaʻi recently, chasing down a few stories when that old familiar feeling struck. I was hungry. Actually, I was starving. Travel can do that to you—you’re so busy running around, not missing your flight, getting your rental car and voila, you’re starving. However, I had no clue where to even look for
We’re in the swing of summer, and our editorial team has been out and about, searching out stories to share in our upcoming winter issue. Editor Kevin Allen recently returned from a day trip to the Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary, a shelter for feral cats on the island. He got to hang out with the more
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Just nine miles off the coast of Maui, Lānaʻi is a serene escape to an even more quiet and relaxed way of life. With about 3,100 residents, Lānaʻi is the smallest of the inhabited Hawaiian Islands and is owned by Larry Ellison, cofounder of the software company Oracle Corporation. From a charming town and
It’s the list you’ve all been waiting all year for. The votes are in, and the results are below. Hawaiʻi’s Top 6 islands, ranked from “best” to “still really amazing” by our readers. It’s not like you can go wrong traveling to any of these islands, but for curiosity’s sake, here are the results! 1.
In the world of Hawaiian spices and seasonings, Mānele Spice Co.—the brainchild of renowned chef Adam Tabura—is finding its footing in all the right places. Tabura’s spices are on shelves at Foodland Farms, and his flavorings—like the Backyard Imu Smoke Salt and Tūtū Mama’s Garlic Herb Blend—have already become staple ingredients for backyard barbecuers and
If any one thing defines Hawai‘i to travelers, it would be our beaches. The Islands boast some of the most diverse stretches of oceanfront, from the jet-black sands of Punalu‘u on Hawai‘i Island to the otherworldly red landscape of Kaihalulu Beach in Hāna on Maui. And there’s so much to do on these beaches, from
Anyone who has stayed at the luxe Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi could tell you it’s easily one of the best hotels in the state. And, according to a ranking done by U.S. News, it’s actually the best in the entire nation. Photo: Courtesy of Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi Of course, it doesn’t take a formula or
Watching the sunset from Hotel Lanai’s quaint lanai (porch) is like nothing I’ve seen before. Dipping below Lanai City, the sun’s fierce daily ritual is more pronounced, the city’s towering pine trees adding to the scene’s overall glowing grandeur. After night has taken over, I find myself unable to rise from my snug rocking chair.
To call Lanai City a city might be a bit of an overstatement. It’s a town, and a small one at that. Give yourself an hour or two and you can probably walk the entirety of it. Fortunately, there’s a lot to check out, such as a movie theater, heritage center and some ono restaurants.
Opened in 1923, Hotel Lanai has always embraced its rustic charm. However, following a renovation started in May, the hotel reopened early this month with a fresh look while retaining its historic charm. Designed by John Milander Architects Inc., and renovated by Lanai Builders, the 10 guest rooms, main lobby, common areas and on-site restaurant
