Island Vacation on Molokai
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Why Go
Molokai is the most untouched of the Hawaiian islands. There are no traffic lights on Molokai, only one luxury resort and a few other accommodations. The atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly, allowing you to really slow down and enjoy a restful island vacation.
Molokai has several secluded beaches, including Papohaku Beach, the second largest beach in Hawaii. The three-mile-long Papohaku Beach offers swimming in the summer and surfing in the winter. The climate on Molokai is tropical with year-round average temperature around 75 degress Fahrenheit.
Where to Stay
Molokai Ranch offers 22 luxury rooms at the Lodge, and 40 two-bedroom tentalows on wooden platform decks next to the beach. Set an an elevation of 1,200 feet, the Lodge features beautiful views of the island. We especially enjoyed the sunset from the hotel's infinity edge swimming pool surrounded by tropical flowers. During the low season, rooms at the Lodge start at $245 per night and two-bedroom tentalows from $160 per night. For reservations call 888-627-8082 or go to www.molokairanch.com.
Other accommodation options on Molokai include Hotel Molokai, several B&Bs, cottages and condos. For details, visit the Molokai Visitors Association web site at www.molokai-hawaii.com.
Island Vacation Activities
Vacation activities on Molokai include snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, sailing, hiking in Halawa Valley, mule rides to Kalaupapa peninsula and whale watching during the winter months.
There are two main activity providers on the island: Molokai Outdoors and Molokai Fish and Dive. Molokai Outdoors is headquartered at Hotel Molokai a few miles from the ferry landing. Reservations can be made by calling 877-553-4477 (www.molokai-outdoors.com).
If you decide to stay at Molokai Ranch, you'll probably get to know Molokai Fish and Dive which provides guests at the ranch with an array of activities. For details, visit www.molokaifishanddive.com or call 808-553-5926.
How to Get There
Molokai has a small airport serviced by flights from Honolulu and Maui. Or you can get there by ferry which travels from Lahaina, Maui, to Kaunakakai twice daily (www.molokaiferry.com, 866-307-6524).
