Lana'i

When we were kids, James Dole (as in Dole Food Co.) owned the entire island of Lana'i, and there was nothing here but pineapple fields. Now a development company owns over 90% of the island, and three hotels cater to tourists. Two of the hotels are upscale Four Seasons Resorts, but the third is cute and very "old Hawaii." There’s only one town on the island, and only about 3,000 residents call Lana'i home. Don't expect an action-packed vacation here—Lana'i is all about winding down. Go to the beach, play golf, sit by the pool at your resort and read a book. There are not many places to eat other than at the hotels. And no need to rent a car here: everything is accessible by the vans the hotels provide to get around, and there are only 15 miles of paved roads. Take a ferry here from Maui, or fly in on a prop plane from one of the outer islands. (Note from the editors: Lana'i used to be known as “The Pineapple Isle” but it has been renamed “The Most Enticing Isle.” We think that’s cheesy marketing drivel and refuse to promote it as such.)

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