A quiet plantation town without traffic lights and locally owned businesses built to service the plantation workers. A diverse, but intimate community (2800 people) of many cultures surrounded by verdant mountains and lingering beaches. 1920 Hawaii? No. Lana'i City on Lana'i island 2009.
The island of Lana'i remains largely rural and secluded; a singular example of life in Hawaii during a more innocent time in the islands. Is there a place for this kind of Hawaii anymore? Do the people of the islands, the people and the United States value this community and its lifestyle anymore?
Many people hope so.
Lana'i City has been placed on the National Historic Trust's most endangered locations because the owner's of the island of Lana'i (Castle & Cooke) have requested making to Lana'i which will remove some of the smaller, older buildings in Lana'i City in favor of newer, larger "big box" stores, forever changing the character of the last working plantation town in the Hawaiian islands. In recent years, there have many many grassroots movements to protect rural communities in Hawaii. Keeping the country country is one such movement which opposes development on Oahu's North Shore. The North Shore also remains largely rural with a simple island life.
For a taste of "old Hawaii" and to truly escape the crowds, Lana'i's quiet streets and uncrowded beaches make it an excellent place to visit...book now...who knows how long this quaint experience will be available.
Accomodations:
Hotel Lanai'
Four Seasons Manele Bay
Four Seasons Koele
Getting There
Maui Ferry Service
From Lahaina, Maui to Manele, Lana'i.
Interisland Flights from HNL (Honolulu) to LNY (Lana'i Airport):
Island Air
Hawaiian Airlines
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