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  Aloha-Hawaii.com: Lanai
A young man named Kaululaau, the son of a Maui chief, was exiled to Lanai to explore the island and deem it free of such spirits to make Lanai suitable for settling.
A major chapter in Lanai’s history was penned in 1922, when an enterprising businessman named James Dole purchased the island for $1.1 million.
For decades, Lanai was celebrated as Hawaii’s flourishing "Pineapple Island." Thousands of acres were dedicated to pineapple, and people came from far and wide to work the fields.
lanai.aloha-hawaii.com /hawaii/lanai   (434 words)

  
  Lanai | All Lanai's Best   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
At that time it was decided that Lanai (still privately owned) should concentrate on the resort industry, while still trying to preserve some of the local color and lifestyles.
Lanai is 18 miles long and 12 miles wide with a elevation of not over 3400 feet.
Lanai was never really meant to handle cattle in any quantity, it was soon over grazed and became a 'desert' island.
www.allhawaiisbest.com /5.htm   (605 words)

  
 National Geographic Traveler Article: Lanai   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The thing to do while on Lanai is to rent a Jeep—usually the only kind of vehicle for rent anyway—and crawl up the washboard dirt lane that tops out along that ridgeline and continues another five miles, with wide views across the channel to Maui.
He figured that he could help alleviate Lanai's perpetual water problem by planting the pines, whose dense needles would capture moisture in the high elevations and thus create a "fog-drip"—a kind of natural trickle-down effect.
Lanai, too, has its place of the gods—the Garden of the Gods, up in the remote northwest corner of the island.
www.nationalgeographic.com /traveler/articles/1054lanai.html   (2297 words)

  
 Expeditions Lanai Ferry Lahaina Maui - Lanai Golf, Hotel, Activities
Located in the center of the island chain, Lana`i is the sixth largest of the Hawaiian Islands, approximately 13 miles wide and 18 miles long.
Lana`i offers a wide variety of activities from snorkeling and kayaking, to horseback riding and sporting clays; from world class golf to luxurious hotel accommodations.
Guided tours of Lana`i promise a spectacularly fun and educational day, or for those who like to seek out adventure on their own, 4 wheel drive rentals can be arranged.
www.go-lanai.com /reservationrequest/activitylistings.asp   (168 words)

  
 Lanai Hotels by Top-Hawaii-Hotels.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Lanai sits like a humpback whale floating just northwest of Maui, and its shape hints at both its volcanic past and the yearly visitations Northern Pacific humpbacks make to its coast.
The sixth largest island in the Hawaiian chain, 140-mile Lanai is the sixth largest of the Hawaiian Islands and perhaps one of the most intentionally isolated.
In the 20th century, Lanai earned its nickname, “Pineapple Island,” as 16,000 acres of Lanai land provided the world with its largest source of pineapples — and Dole Food Company with tremendous revenue, enough for CEO David Murdock to buy 98 percent of the land.
www.top-hawaii-hotels.com /Lanai.php   (352 words)

  
 Lanai Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Lanai is the sixth largest of the eight main Hawaiian Islands with an area of 36,520 ha.
Lanai Island is the emergent portion of a single volcano.
Approximately one-fifth of the island was formerly under cultivation for pineapple, but economics led to abandonment of pineapple growing and a shift to development of resorts and diversified agriculture.
cramp.wcc.hawaii.edu /Study_Sites/Lanai   (679 words)

  
 Hawaii Holidays - Island of Lanai, Hawaii
Lanai, Hawaii is the sixth largest island in the Islands of Hawaii with easy access from neighboring island Maui.
Lanai is just 25 minutes by air from Honolulu, Hawaii and clearly offers some of the most spectacular diving in all the Hawaiian Islands.
This area of Lanai is extremely rare and is home to a diverse native dryland forest, the last of it's kind in all the Hawaiian Islands.
www.hawaiiholidays.com /lanai.htm   (1479 words)

  
 ★ LANAI vacation hotel guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Lanai Island itself was once a private pineapple plantation, now the newest destination in paradise.
Lanai is known for friendly people, talking story, and keeping alive the traditions of the native Hawaiian people.
The island of Lanai is relatively undeveloped as a whole...
www.lanai.us   (422 words)

  
 Lanai Airport (LNY)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Lanai Airport occupies 505 acres about three miles southwest of Lanai City on the island of Lanai.
The airport has a single runway and primarily serves scheduled interisland and commuter/air taxi traffic, with some unscheduled charter and general aviation activity.
The runway is proposed to be extended in the future to permit use by jet aircraft without payload restriction.
www.hawaii.gov /dot/airports/lanai/lny   (113 words)

  
 Patio Door, Sliding Door & French Doors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Lanai Doors is the leader in providing a high quality alternative to traditional French doors and other sliding door systems.
We are proud to be the exclusive manufacturer of Lanai Doors™, which are unlike any other French door, patio door or sliding door on the market.
Lanai Doors, which are the perfect alternative to French doors, will allow you to bring the outdoors in!
www.lanaidoors.com   (581 words)

  
 Adventures in Hawaii on the island Lanai
Lanai was once known as the "Pineapple Island" due to the Dole Pineapple Company owned most of the island and grew pineapple on this island.
Lanai is so much different than the other Hawaiian Islands you almost don't feel like you are in Hawaii.
The trailhead is at the Lanai Cemetery outside of Lanai City, past the Lodge at Koele.
www.alohafriendshawaii.com /Lanai.html   (3697 words)

  
 Lanai Hotels
From sunny white sand beaches to rugged pine forests, the island of Lanai has a primitive charm all of its own.
The sixth largest island, Lanai is completely volcanic in origin.
Lanai boasts one of Hawaii's most beautiful beaches at Hulopoe Bay.
www.vthi.com /Lanai/Lanai.htm   (302 words)

  
 Lanai Dolphins
Lanai trips are definitely a good way to go for people staying in the West Maui area (Kapalua, Kahana, Honokowai, Kaanapali, and Lahaina).
Lanai trips leave from Lahaina, so much less driving is involved than most of the Molokini boats.
While none of the Lanai trips GUARANTEE dolphin sightings, it is unusual to not encounter dolphins along the south coast of Lanai.
adventuremaui.com /lanai.htm   (1260 words)

  
 DragonTours.Com - Lanai - Information
Lanai, once the largest pineapple plantation in the world, it is the perfect island for who wish experience remote, virtually undisturbed Hawaii.
Lanai’s rural beauty and two world-class resorts offer totally different kind of vacation.
The rural village of Lanai City was the only real development on the island till 1990, when the unique Lodge at Koele was opened in the highlands
www.dragontours.com /info/lanai.htm   (151 words)

  
 Lanai
Lanai is a timeless island in a sea of change.
In fact, Lanai is rated among the top ten diving locations in the world.
Lanai's little known secret is its excellent hunting with long season on axis deer.
www.sunmarkinc.com /products/lanai   (903 words)

  
 Hawaii Vacation in Lanai City - Hotel Lanai - Lodging near the island of Maui
A historic landmark built in the early 1920's, where all guests are treated to the personal and family-like ambiance one might expect from a country inn.
The Hotel Lanai, built in 1923, by James Dole as lodging for Dole Plantation executives, was the first hotel on Lanai until 1990.
There are many island-wide activities that may be enjoyed while staying at the Hotel Lanai in Lanai City.
www.hotellanai.com   (180 words)

  
 Auntie Snorkel - Hawaii Beach Guide - Maui - Hawaii - Rentals - Snorkel Gear, Optical Masks, Dry Snorkels, Boogie ...
One of the most interesting hikes on Lanai is the trek down Shipwreck Beach.
After the war several surplus crafts were provided residence on the Lanai reef as an economical means of disposal.
From Lanai City, take Highway 44 northeast to the end of the road (approximately 7 miles).
www.auntiesnorkel.com /beaches/lanai.html   (982 words)

  
 Lanai. The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000
Lanai (LAH-NAH-ee), island (141 sq mi/365 sq km), Maui co., central Hawaii, W of Maui isl.
became the property of the Castle and Cook company, with plans to limit tourism and to designate a large majority of Lanai for the development of forests, meadows, and some agr.
Palawai Basin in S center; Garden of the Gods rock formation in NW.
www.bartleby.com /69/68/L01568.html   (186 words)

  
 Lanai Hawaii Travel Guide - IndigoGuide Lanai
Hawaii's Lanai (lah-nigh-ee) Island, which was once the mere capital of pineapple production, is now becoming an international tropical holiday destination.
Lanai Hawaii is accessible by air or ferry.
The beautiful isle Of Lanai, from the moment you set foot on her soil, envelops you in a warm welcome.
www.indigoguide.com /lanai   (583 words)

  
 Lanai on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
LANAI [Lanai], island, 141 sq mi (365 sq km), central Hawaii, W of Maui island across the Auau Channel; Mt. Lanaihale (3,370 ft/1,027 m) is the island's highest point.
In 1961, 98% of the island became the property of the Castle and Cooke Co., with plans to designate a large majority of Lanai for the development of forests, meadows, and some agriculture.
Lanai, once the Pineapple Island, makes transition to tourism.
encyclopedia.infonautics.com /html/L/Lanai.asp   (204 words)

  
 Map of Lanai   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Lana'i will take less than a minute to load if you have an average (28,800bps) speed hookup.
Also known as the "Private Island", Lanai has a total area of 140 sq.
Population is 2,426 residents who are mostly found in the vicinity of Lanai City, the only major town on Lanai.
www.kauairealestate.net /1st_choice_lanai_map.htm   (127 words)

  
 Hobie Kayaks - Lanai
The Hobie Lanai is a very nimble 9' long and is lightweight, very stable and easy to handle.
The Lanai's length makes it extremely manageable for women and children, yet comfortable for even a tall paddler.
The Lanai is a "sport utility" kayak with a pick-up style cargo area.
www.hobiecat.com /kayaking/models_lanai.html   (88 words)

  
 Aloha-Hawaii.com: Lanai Portal
Lanai is the smallest of Hawaii’s inhabited islands, covering 140 square miles.
Over the years, the island of Lanai has reinvented itself from the world’s>>
Ever since horses were introduced to Hawaii in 1803, horseback riding has been>>
lanai.aloha-hawaii.com   (94 words)

  
 Ancient Hawaiian Rock Carvings in Hawaii on the island Lanai near Shipwreck Beach
The Polynesians believed the island was inhabited by demons and did not inhabit Lanai until the 1500’s.
Before the 1500’s banishment to Lanai was used as an alternative to death for harsh crimes.
If you are planning a visit to Lanai and would like to check out the petroglyphs in person these are located near Shipwreck Beach at the end of HI 440 (Keomuku Road).
www.alohafriendsphotos.com /Lanai_petroglyphs.html   (1087 words)

  
 Trilogy Excursions - Maui, Lanai, Hawaii Sailing, Scuba Diving, Whale Watching and Snorkeling
We thoroughly enjoyed your sunset cruise to Lanai with Captain Patty.
While in Maui, we also participated in a snorkel cruise with "another company" which was, shall we say, "bottom of the barrel." From start to finish, Trilogy truly puts their customers first.
It is a first class operation, and I would recommend it to anyone.
www.sailtrilogy.com   (169 words)

  
 Lanai - Resorts in Lanai : Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, Hawaii
Lanai - Resorts in Lanai : Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, Hawaii
Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay is perched atop a rugged red-lava cliff above a white-sand beach.
Long-coveted destinations, these two properties are currently at varying stages of a significant enhancement programme.
www.fourseasons.com /lanai   (127 words)

  
 AirNav: PHNY - Lanai Airport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
In this space we feature lodging establishments that are convenient to the Lanai Airport.
If your hotel/inn/B&B/resort is near the Lanai Airport, provides convenient transportation, or is otherwise attractive to pilots, flight crews, and airport users, consider listing it here.
Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport.
www.airnav.com /airport/lny   (434 words)

  
 The Lodge at Koele Hotel - Lanai City - The Lodge at Koele Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
Nobody has reviewed Lanai lately, so here is my opinion from a trip during the first weekend of November,...
Lanai: "Adventure Lanai is the people to call"
Lanai City is featured in the following goList.
tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g60628-d114056-Reviews-The_Lodge_at_Koele-Lanai...   (808 words)

  
 Lanai Restaurants   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The third smallest island of Maui County is Lanai (140.6 square miles), also known as the “Pineapple Isle”.
Lanai City probably is the smallest city in the world because you can walk across the city within minutes.
PRINT AND BROADCAST MEDIA: The island’s main newspaper is The Maui News, there are no radio stations on the island (outer island signals only) cable service is provided by one company.
www.hawaiirestaurants.com /Lanai/lanai.htm   (218 words)

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