Visit Moloka'i Island, Hawaii

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The Hawaiian Island of Molokai considers itself “Hawaiian by Nature” with its pristine coastlines, unspoiled wilderness areas and incredible vistas. The island is also a place that has stayed true to the culture and traditions of its people. Legend has it that the Hula, the ancestral dance of the Hawaiian people, had its beginning on Molokai. There are no tall buildings on Molokai, no traffic and no stoplights. Molokai is an island unlike some of its more visited neighbors in the Hawaiian archipelago. Visitors come to Molokai to slow down, enjoy nature or study the undiscovered regions. However, adventures like deep-sea, big-game fishing await visitors to Molokai with marlin, mahimahi, ahi tuna and ono being the favorite targets. Snorkeling and diving along Hawaii’s longest reef (28 miles) at the south end attracts aficionados. Papohaku Beach (also known as Three Mile Beach) found on Molokai’s western shoreline presents one of Hawaii’s largest white sand beaches with an incredible view of Oahu, Diamond Head and Waikiki offshore. Some great mountain biking and hiking trails compete with the unspoiled beaches for the attention of visitors. Mule rides along coastal cliffs overlooking the deep blue Pacific Ocean toward Kalaupapa National Historical Park are also popular. The historic town of Kalaupapa is one of the most remote settlements in Hawaii. It's scenic, isolated and peaceful, but it’s the story of Kalaupapa that is even more captivating. In the late 1800’s a Belgian Missionary, Father Damien de Veuster, spent his time on Molokai administering to the hopeless victims of Hansen Disease (leprosy) that were exiled to what was considered an extremely isolated location to live out their days. Father Damien, now a saint in the Roman Catholic Church, eventually met his demise as a victim of the very disease he came to Molokai to treat so tirelessly. The National Park has protected and preserved Kalaupapa so that it may serve to educate and inspire visitors. Molokai can be accessed by air from either Honolulu International Airport (Oahu) or Kahului Airport (Maui). A ferry runs between Lahaina, Maui and Molokai’s Kaunakakai Harbor. On-island transportation includes car rentals and tour buses and vans. Accommodations range from oceanfront bungalows and villas to vacation home rentals.

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