Maui Demigod? No thanks, I already have one named
Maui and he built this island paradise—totally im- pressive. This namesake is the second largest island in the Hawaiian chain with miles and miles of every- thing you could want in a tropical paradise.
STAY HERE: Aloha Cottage 1879 Olinda Road Makawao, Maui, HI 96768 888.328.3330
alohacottage.com
One of their guests once said, “If Maui is paradise, Lanai
STAY HERE: Hotel Lanai 828 Lanai Avenue,Lanai City 96763 Phone: 808.565.7211 Fax: 808.565.6450
aquaresorts.com/lanai-hotels/hotel-lanai
James Dole—bless his heart—built this lodge as a
retreat for the executives at Dole Pineapple and now it is open to all. A part of the Aqua Hotel and Resort group, this resort is “Known as Hawaii’s Best Little Inn,” with a very gay-friendly vibe. Exquisitely decorated, this 1920s B and B style resort is immaculate—you will not be disappointed. Surrounded by lush gar- dens and tropical fauna you will be transported to a time of simplicity and serenity.
SECRET SPOT: Everywhere! Well just about everything on this island is a secret, because not many take the trip to this secluded is- land. I suggest the Munro Trail for a hiking adventure, or Pu’u Pehe, also known as Sweetheart Rock, with red rocks and cliffs that contrast beautifully against the deep blue ocean. Huawai Bay is a small beach and one of Lanai’s best-kept secrets. Few visitors ever get to see it, so take your honey and plan an explora- tion—in privacy.
then Aloha Cottage is simply heaven on earth!” A long driveway deposits you at this secluded destina- tion filled with manicured lawns, bamboo thickets, lush tropical flowers, a symphony of birdcalls and fresh mountain air. Located in Olinda on a five-acre private estate situated in the eucalyptus forests of upcountry Maui, away from the more arid sides of the island.
SECRET SPOT: Venus Pool Want to bathe where the ancient Hawaiian roy-
alty bathed? Waikoa Pond or Venus Pool is located in southeastern Maui and is not easily found. The trailhead is next to mile marker 48 on Hana Highway before the bridge. On the other side of the fence there follow the well-worn footpath that parallels the stream. Turn right toward the stream and take the path down to the smooth rocks above the stream.
Molokai Some say this is the most “Hawaiian Island” be-
cause there is no sign of the city here. If your taste is leaning toward nightclubs, the city rush and high- rises, this is not the place for you. Serene is the key mood here and the vibe is hospitality.
STAY HERE: Hotel Molokai Kamehameha V Highway, Kaunakakai, HI, 96748 Reservations: 877.553.5347 Information: 808.553.5347
hotelmolokai.com
Welcome to your very own Polynesian village! The
kitchy A-frame bungalows of the Hotel Molokai are located on the beach known as Kamiloloa, situated adjacent to Hawaii’s only barrier reef. Enjoy the tropi- cal trade winds as you lounge on your private lanai and enjoy the place known as “The Friendly Island.”
SECRET SPOT: Moloka’i Mule Ride Kalaupapa National Historic Park If you fear heights, this is not the ride for you.
The descent is among the highest sea cliffs in the world (go ahead check Guinness), located on the central northern coast. It’s a mere 1,700 hundred feet down—by mule! The trail is 2.9 miles long and has 26 switchbacks to navigate. Truly unique this is an opportunity of a lifetime—and lunch is included!
muleride.com
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