68 SanDiegoMagazine.comNovember2011
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONHawaii’s largest and least
trammeled—or east, along what could
fairly be described as Molokai’s answer
to the Road To Hana. It’s a lovely,
twisty ribbon of smooth pavement
clinging to a varied and expressive
coastline. Along the way, you’ll find a
chapel built by Father Damien (who
tended to victims of leprosy for
decades on this island) and a few other
noteworthy stops. Waiting for you at
the end of the road is Halawa Bay, a
grand double-coved inlet that offers
good swimming on calm days.LANAI
Lanai, even smaller than Molokai
with only 3,000 inhabitants, has
more than its share of luxe resorts:
two of them, to be exact, FourSeasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay
and Four Seasons Resort Lanai, the
Lodge at Koele. Bill Gates famously
rented the entire island for his
wedding. But on a typical, mogul-
free day, Lanai makes for a relaxing,
pampered couple of days by the
pool, having your sunglasses cleaned
by the attentive staff.
When decadence becomes
tiresome, pony up for a four-
wheeler and test your suspension on
the Munro Trail, an 8.5-mile off-
road adventure that climbs to the top
of Lanai’s highest ridge, affording
views of all the nearby Hawaiian
islands. Go when it’s clear to get the
views; go when it’s dry to avoid
being stuck in the mud. And make
sure you’re home in time for one
last mai-tai before dinner.HAWAII
GE TAWAYZIPPING THROUGH
PARADISE
Is speeding downhill on a skinny cable while maintaining a white-
knuckled death-grip on your harness the best way to enjoy Kauai’s
spectacular scenery? That’s a question of taste, but it’s undoubtedly
the quickest. Ziplining in Hawaii began on Kauai and has expanded
to 15 operations statewide. One popular venue is Princeville
Ranch, where you can contemplate another stunning mountain
range from Jurassic Park for 37 seconds before it’s time to stick
your landing. Outfi tters Kauai even offers a zipline experience in
conjunction with its kayaking tour of the Huleia river.