Description
Lanai is the sixth-largest of the Hawaiian Islands. It is also known as Pineapple Island because of its past as an island-wide pineapple plantation. The only town is Lanai City, a small settlement. The island is somewhat comma-shaped, with a width of 18 miles in the longest direction. What Lanai lacks in discos it more than makes up for in outdoor adventure. Not far from Lanai City you'll find the Munro Trail, which climbs from the city's 1,600-foot elevation through stands of Norfolk pines (planted in the early 1900s by New Zealand naturalist George Munro) and up to the highest point on the island, Lanaihale ("house of Lanai"). From this point at 3,370 feet five other islands are visible on a clear day.

Local Information
Even many locals have never been to Lanai because, for years, there was nothing to see but mile upon mile of pineapple and red-dirt roads. Two upscale resorts offer the usual island mix of sun and sand, plus archery and shooting, four-wheel-drive excursions, and superb scuba diving. Both attract the well-heeled in search of privacy, but the luxe shine has worn a bit. Do stroll Dole Park, the town square; if there's a local event on, you'll meet the bulk of the population in minutes.

Airport Information
This island's only airport, Lanai Airport, is located three miles southwest of Lanai City in the island's central region. The airport's single runway serves scheduled interisland and commuter/air taxi traffic, with some unscheduled charter and general aviation activity. A new passenger terminal complex was recently constructed. All flights coming into Molokai originate as interisland flights from Oahu's Honolulu International Airport or other smaller airports in the Islands.

Local Weather
Hawaii climate is tropical with remarkable differences in climate within short distances. This makes explaining where and when best to go quite tricky. Overall, summer temperatures between May and October are warmer, peaking in August, and drier than the winter months. February and March are the coolest months when night temperatures on the coast fall to 60 degrees. During summer, the north-easterly trade winds are more persistent and constant blue skies are not uncommon for weeks on end.

Entry Requirements
We recommend all persons travelling abroad should carry a passport due to heightened security at airport check-in and immigration. If you do not have a passport , please contact your airline or your local consulate or embassy in regards to travel documentation necessary for your vacation.