Attractions in Lanai, Hawaii That You Definitely Cannot Miss

While the Hawaiian Islands have continued to grow in popularity over the years as a premiere travel destination, many people would prefer to get away from the massive tourism industry that exists on Islands such as Oahu.  During the peak tourist season in Hawaii, the islands of Maui and Oahu are teeming with scores of tourists. There is, however, a slower-paced, more relaxed destination within the archipelago of the Hawaiian Islands, the tiny, comma-shaped island of Lanai.
Lanai’, known also as The Pineapple Isle or Secluded Island, differs greatly from the surrounding Islands. Being only 18 miles across at its widest point, the island is home to just one settlement, Lanai City. In Lanai City, there are two very exclusive hotels. One of these hotels is located on the beach while the other lies more inland and give a visitor a more remote choice in which to unwind and relax.  These two hotels give the tourist seeking a truly remote vacation destination a chance to unwind and relax without having to share the hotels, restaurants, and beaches with thousands of other people.

Several  factors have contributed to Lanai being a lesser known vacation spot. Although inhabited as early as the 1400s, the island remained cut off from the rest of the Polynesian native population in Hawaii. Many religious myths surrounded the island even claiming that it was the home of man-eating spirits. When  Hawaii became colonized, the island was converted to a major pineapple plantation (hence the nickname) so little tourism was encouraged on the island. While the huge pineapple plantations are gone, Lanai still retains the rustic, untouched charm of quiet and unhurried life.
Despite its tiny size, Lanai does have many beautiful attractions. To get to them, however, you will need a four wheel drive vehicle such as a jeep since many are only accessible via dirt roads.  Two beautiful rock formations,  Puu Pehe, or "Sweetheart Rock" as well as Keahikawelo rock formation are two such attractions not to be missed on Lanai. The Munro Trail is another fascinating attraction that you will not want to miss. It is a dirt trail about 7 miles long that takes you through a considerable portion of the island. Along the way, you'll see the famous Cooke pine trees, the Maunalei Canyon. On a clear day, you may even see he nearby island of Maui off in the distance.  The trail ends at the top of Mount Lanaihale, the highest peak on the island.